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Xanadu is a musical currently playing at The Southwark theatre that is based on the 80s cult classic movie with the same name starring Olivia Newton-John and Gene Kelly. Music and lyrics are by Jeff Lynne (ELO) and John Farrar. In short this musical is a parody of the 80s life style in America. The…
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Alabama Shakes finished off the European leg of their tour with two sold out shows at O2 Academy Brixton on 18 and 19 November. And what a tour finish it was. The show kicked off with an almost heroine-like entrance by lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard as she picks up her blue guitar and…
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What a beautiful, beautiful musical this is. Based on a poem by T.S. Eliot called Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the musical presents all different kinds of cat characters who are part of Pellicle Cats tribe. The tribe meets once a year at the Pellicle ball where the oldest and wisest cat, Old Deuteronomy,…
Read MoreEvery Friday night St. Moritz, just off Berwick Street in Soho, hosts BLOW OUT in their basement club. The club is lovely, it’s a small cellar venue, a little creepy to walk into, but once you’re downstairs all is cozy and homey. It was the Velettes’ first single release party and The Boy Jones supported.…
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Watching Premier League games live is always a great experience. besides the swearing going on, the atmosphere is amazing. Now seeing two of the greatest teams live in action is even better. The game was off to a surprising start when Chelsea scored after just 5 minutes while Liverpool was still getting into the match…
Read MoreI wrote this a few weeks ago but never got around to posting, so here we go. x Dear Gaslight, For the past three and a half years you’ve been an integral part of my existence. Constantly on repeat on my iPod on my way to uni, on my way to work. Constantly in…
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Nothing But Thieves are the break out band of the year, having just recently released their debut album which hit the ground hard. This Friday they played Camden’s Electric Ballroom for a sold-out show. The performance was mind-blowing, however, short. Understandably though. With only one album you don’t have that much material to play, so…
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“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!” Everyone knows Elf, the movie with Will Ferrell playing the hilarious elf Buddy who finds out he is human and travels to New York to find his real dad where he also meets Jovie, played by the always awesome Zooey Deschanel.…
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First time at 93 Feet East – I really liked it. It’s got this Shoreditch music venue feel without the hipster crowd (well at least not mostly hipsters, you can’t avoid them). It’s a small garage-style venue just off Brick Lane. I’m thinking this is one of those great places where you can discover loads…
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After the official reunion of the Libertines this festival summer and the release of their third studio album along with a big arena tour in 2016, it wasn’t to be expected to see the lads carry on with side projects. However, knowing the history of the boys in the band it’s always better to have…
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High Fives & Stage Dives 