Why Nadine Khouri’s new album “The Salted Air” is unmissable.
The first thing you notice is the voice. Then you’re submerged by the harmonium drone, the drums, and the words. It feels like crashing waves. Feelings of love, memories and reflections travel through your mind. Produced by PJ Harvey’s producer John Parish, the Salted Air has been recorded almost entirely live, with minimal edits. Each…
Mum, should I be worried?
“I’m talking about a wall that’s gotta be…serious.” “I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.”
Are modern flats the new strip clubs of today?
Up until June 2016, James was a very happy man. He had just started renting a flat on the 9th floor of a Richard Rogers brand new building in Central London for his young family. All these twenty years of hard work were worthwhile: He could now afford a large contemporary living room, a bedroom for…
Brexit and US Elections results by age groups.
No comment. Data source Brexit: YouGove exit poll 2016 US Presidential Elections exit poll: JON HUANG, SAMUEL JACOBY, K. K. REBECCA LAI and MICHAEL STRICKLAND-New York Times
HOLOGRAM! Punk, humour and rock’n’roll from Sasha and the Highly Skilled Migrants.
This could become Theresa May’s favourite band. Or not.
Six unforgettable live music moments caught on YouTube.
From Lou Reed and David Bowie Waiting for the Man live in 1997 to Little Richard rocking and rolling in 1964, or Johny Cash sharing the scene with June Carter on Jools Holland. And more! What would have we done without YouTube…
Londoners stand for love post-Orlando & Brexit at Pride parade.
Some want to divide. Some want to spread hate, xenophobia and homophobia. But we will unite, for love, tolerance and multiculturalism. Several blows have shocked the world in the last few weeks, starting with the horrifying shootings in an Orlando gay club killing at least 49 people. A few weeks later, on a very different scale but not less…
Is the new Tate Modern extension worth visiting?
On 17 June 2016, the new Tate Modern will open to the public. A new ten-storey extension called the Switch House has been added to the old building. The Switch House now links with the old building on three levels. At the top of the new Tate Modern extension, you can see the whole of London’s skyline.…
Nadine Khouri: From Beirut’s war child to London’s most soulful voice- The interview.
London. 29th July 2010. John Parish has just finished playing a gig at the Water Rats with his band. He’s one of the most respected producers in England, has co-produced among others PJ Harvey’s albums including the seminal ‘To Bring You My Love’. A shy, twenty-something girl with long, black hair approaches the band. She buys…
Watch: Jeff Wootton and band take over legendary 100 Club.
A very stylish night at the 100 Club on Wednesday 20th April in London. Everyone was there- young aspiring musicians, bands, models, wannabe stars, wannabe journalists, stars, journalists and non other than Gorillaz and Blur’s frontman Damon Albarn, hidden somewhere, watching and appreciating the show. Because it was a great show. The 100 Club became…
