David Graeber: I would like this book to be an arrow aimed at the heart of our civilisation

By Mary Tracy In 2013 David Graeber told the world what many of us secretly believed but were too afraid to admit out loud: many modern jobs appear to be bullshit because they are, in fact, bullshit. Graeber wrote an article titled “On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs” for the magazine “Strike!”, and the piece went quietly viral. He has now expanded it into a book, bringing together economics, politics, history and personal testimonies to unravel the mystery of why...

Rant + Rave mag announce new event supporting Teenage Cancer Trust

After a successful event at Basement Sate raising over £500 for CALM last year. Rant + Rave the online music magazine is returning on 13th July with a brand new event and proudly supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. This time round they're taking over Protein Studios Shoreditch to bring you an eclectic mix of the best House cuts in the beautiful surroundings of this amazing venue in the heart of the hippest places in London. You can purchase tickets from Resident...

Brexit is the biggest “f*ck off” to business in political history

EU diplomats displayed shock following Boris Johnson's 'four-letter reply' to business over Brexit fears, but the Foreign Secretary is being as honest as he's been to date. Johnson and fellow Cabinet minister Jeremy Hunt came under attack for rounding on businesses which warn of the dangers of a hard Brexit. Airbus joined a host of multinational corporations issuing warnings over an economic fallout following the UK's divorce with the EU. Hunt had said that the company’s warnings had been “inappropriate”, while...

Woman still breastfeeding her baby son faces deportation to Nigeria despite living with British husband in UK

A woman still breastfeeding her baby son is being threatened with deportation to Nigeria despite living with her British husband in the UK. Destiny Jukes, 37, gave birth to baby Obi eight months ago, and her daughter Kosi, three, is happily settled in her pre-school in Clifton, Bristol. But Destiny now faces being separated from her young family and husband Steve, 52, after the Home Office refused to renew her two-year visitor visa. The family has compared the Home Office's...

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