Review: The Bastard Sons – Smoke
By Kane Power (@El Heavio) The new album ‘Smoke’, from York based band The Bastard Sons, starts exactly how you should start a rock n roll record; minimal intro, a rockin’ guitar riff and some spell-it-out gang chants to rival late 90’s thug-core legends Skarhead. Add some high-range screams á la The Bronx and you’ve got yourself one hell of an opening track. I was so encouraged by this song, emphatically titled ‘The Bastard’, that it took the next two...
The Weekly Cocktail Recipe – MOMMI’s ‘Pachamama’
By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Having recently opened in Clapham, MOMMI is a Japanese-Latin Raw Bar + Grill situated on the High Street. Not only do they deliver a sophisticated element of style with their inventive cuisine, their Cocktail list is also very strong. Created by head mixologist Andrew Houliston, the list includes the ‘Pachamama’, which features Rum and Velvet Felurnum. Follow the recipe below in order to make the drink at home, this weekend. Ingredients 40ml Dark Rum...
Review: The Maccabees – Marks To Prove It
By Declan Roberts (@DeclanMR) Unlike 2012’s Given To The Wild - a beautiful sun-kissed rock opera - The Maccabees fourth effort is a step into sublime noise. Recorded in their beloved Elephant and Castle studio, Marks To Prove It is a ‘whole’ record, an album designed to be listened to from start to finish with a complete narrative. They kick off in unabashed fashion with the title track, a stop-start rollercoaster that’ll have you head banging like a Maccabee-loving-puppet. ‘Kamakura’...
An Idiot’s Adventures In Gameland – Steve McNeil
#10: Games for Kids Hello, dear reader. How are you? Consider this response appropriate to how you are. Anyway: me, me, me, me, me… This week, I’ve been playing Lego Jurassic World so that I can write a load of things about it for the telly box. Short version: If you’ve never played a Lego game before and you like Jurassic Park, you’ll probably enjoy it. If you’ve played Lego games before, there’s not much new other than dinosaurs, so...
Only snow required: Beijing will host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games
By Noy Shani @NoyShani Beijing has been awarded the privilege of hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, after edging over the only other bidder, the city of Almaty from Kazakhstan. European cities withdrew for political or financial reasons, the Chinese bid beat Almaty by 44 votes to 40 with one abstention. However, questions were quickly raised about the city’s suitability for such a mammoth task. You see, even though the city hosted the 2008 summer Olympics, the chosen destination, which...
Stuart Baggs – Dead at 27
By Noy Shani @NoyShani One of Britain’s most prolific reality TV stars, Stuart Baggs, died yesterday, Thursday morning, in unknown circumstances in his home in Douglas, the Isle of Man. Baggs, who celebrated his 27th birthday just a few days ago, participated in the BBC show back in 2010, and is remembered for his witty one-liner catchphrases, including ‘I'm Stuart Baggs The Brand’ and ‘Everything I touch turns to sold’. He was fired during the semi-final of that season which...
IRIS: Film Review
By Hannah Claire Pinnock, Arts Critic IRIS is an engaging and truly witty documentary showcasing the life of Iris Apfler, one of those marvelously eccentric characters that seem to be unique to the New York fashion scene. Acclaimed documentarian Albert Maysles paired up with the 93-year-old to document her remarkable creativity and exceptional life in interior design and as a fashion icon. Iris Apfler is an expressive dresser; her accessories would on anyone else seem superfluous. She manages to effortlessly...
Why summer is the best time to sell
By Michael Bruce, ceo of Purplebricks We’ve long been told that summer is the best time of year to put your home on the market if you want the best chance of selling quickly, and achieving a generous price. Here I share my expert thoughts on whether this is indeed the case, and if so, how you can ensure that your property stands out in a busy market place. In my experience, any time of the year can be a...
The Impact of the Secondary Ticket Market on London’s Event Industry
By Myles Longfield (@myleslongfield) This year, the UK will play host to some of the biggest sporting events in the world. Athletes will come from all over the globe to play at tournaments like Wimbledon, the Ashes and the Rugby World Cup. Those living in London will get to see most of this action, given the capital’s world-class stadia and infrastructure. It’s a win-win situation for everyone as Londoners get to see top-level sport that those living in most other towns...