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What does a bass player grunge queen do when they are not making sweet beautiful noise with their iconic band Sonic Youth? You are about to find out, as Kim Gordon returns to New York's White Columns gallery, the scene of her first solo exhibition...
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I'm sure someone somewhere once said something about art being the new rock and roll – doesn't merit Googling but it's typical lazy-journo rhetoric nonetheless. Well, rock and roll is going nowhere and doesn't need superseding by anything, thank...
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We Were All Here, Once could be a wonderful trip down memory lane, or a horrifying exposé of youthful fashion crimes and sexual indiscretions, - depending on how nostalgic you are, and whether you were out being badly behaved in Manchester in the...
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In the modern world, black music stars can rent out whole floors of the world's top hotels for themselves and their entourage with just a swipe of a platinum credit card, but of course things weren't always like that, especially in America. Imagine...
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Steely cold heartbreak, breathless haunting urban sass - FKA Twigs ('formerly known as' simply Twigs) recalls Grimes by way of Sade, mainstream r&b via The xx's ghostly minimalism. Fitting then, that the Gloucestershire-born London-based...
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Hello sailor. Taking place this weekend, Josie and Rob da Bank's family festival may go by the name of Camp Bestival, but its grown-up counterpart Bestival would do well to share its moniker this year. Born in 2003 with the mantra of being all a...
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If even half of what is written about Ian Dury on his Wikipedia page is true, then what a life he led. What? Oh come on, I can't have read every proper official biography and autobiography on every arts personality in the entire history of human...
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Rules, protocols, accepted conventions, norms... BORING! Whatever your opinion of The xx, they're a 21st century band doing it entirely their own way. Free from the shackles of guitar band ritual, the Wandsworth trio have dared to craft their own...
Thessaloníki
RE (prefix): again. A versatile little piece of English put to great use at this café bar in the Greek port of Thessaloniki. Retro might be the best description of RE, a chance to enjoy a second childhood - or adolescence, depending on your age....
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For those still unaware, this year's Manchester International Festival sees the debut of a new audio/visual experience from filmmaker provocateur Adam Curtis and artist/Massive Attack main man Robert Del Naja; under the wordy guise of Massive Attack...
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Most people probably don't, or won't, remember their 20th birthday. You'll have been having too much fun. You're young, up on the latest trends, determined to have a fucking good time, at all costs. Fast forward twenty years and you'll probably be...
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Love him or loathe him, one could never accuse David Bowie of stagnating, or of becoming formulaic. The man has had more personalities than might be considered healthy, reinventing himself on a regular basis by becoming characters of his own...
City Notes
Hospitality brand Trailborn, debut their first coastal resort, Trailborn Surf & Sound an outstanding waterfront escape in North Carolina's Wrightsville Beach. With 151 guest rooms inspired by the region’s historic maritime heritage, various...
City Notes
Located in one of New York City's most storied neighbourhoods, Romer Hell’s Kitchen is a 295-room hotel just west of Broadway and a short walk to the waterfront. Known for informal restaurants, eclectic theatres, drag shows and jazz clubs,...
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Situated just steps from the Beltline at Lee + White — one of Atlanta's most exciting mixed-use destinations — Strangers in Paradise is a decadent cocktail den that exudes the aura of a 1980s or early '90s beachside resort with eclectic decor,...
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Home to a private two-bedroom apartment from Monocle, as well as a further seven minimalist guest rooms with shared facilities, Gasthof Oxen is a historic inn and restaurant blending five centuries of heritage with contemporary charm. A new...
Dispatches
At a time when sneakers are acceptable at the office and hoodies appear at high-end galas, you'd think the classic suit would be heading for extinction. Instead, it’s making a quiet but meaningful comeback—not as a dress code requirement, but as...
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Giving jewellery is a big deal. It shows thought, care, and style. But not everyone likes the same look. That’s where pearl jewellery comes in. Pearls work with so many different vibes. Whether your person is bold or more low-key, there’s a...
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There are many challenges you can face when you transition from a side hustle to business in the mainstream. With efficient planning and a gradual rollout, you can reduce the stress related to starting a business and increase the chance of success....
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Driving is one of the greatest joys out there. Sometimes it's peaceful and scenic where you can contemplate all of your inner thoughts, other times it's an open road where you can test your reflexes. But no matter what kind of drive you’re on, one...