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Hackney Post •

Off the wall? The quirky street art ads causing debate in Shoreditch

Bold and brilliant art adorns Shoreditch’s brick walls, bringing in tourists and transforming the urban landscape into a colour-laden canvas. Yet, scrutinise one of these striking street murals for more than a few seconds and you might just find it’s a building-sized ad for San Miguel. 


The promotional mural is a graffiti-based phenomenon that has been rapidly spreading over the past two decades. Yet this fusion of art and commerce brings with it a host of ethical questions. As the ever-ironi...
Hackney Post •

The Pale White electrify the stage at Hackney's Oslo

Three suitably long barnets. Two electric guitars. One incredible moustache. The trio making up The Pale White certainly looked like an indie-rock band, and from the assortment of leather jackets, lager-drinking middle-aged men and winged eyeliner on show, I knew I was in the right place as soon as I passed through Oslo’s doors in Hackney Central. 


Opening with That Dress, The Pale White set the mood for a bass-heavy set. A moody yet danceable track lying somewhere between Arctic Monkeys’ Do...
The Indiependent •

Live Review: Valley // Scala, London 25.01.25 : The Indiependent

An infectiously joyful energy spread through the crowd as soon as Canadian indie-pop group Valley stepped on Scala’s stage. Their excitement to be back on tour after last year’s release of Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden was clear as the band immediately took control of the auditorium, opening with the new album’s titular track – a seamless blend of garage-rock and indie pop.Water the Flowers is, thematically, a breakup album – but not the sort you might expect. The band has spoken openly o...
The Indiependent •

TV Review: ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is A Polished, Mature Take On The Rom-Com : The Indiependent

★★★★☆In the name of full transparency, I initially only pressed play on the recent Netflix release to serve as background noise for a self-commiserating cold-ridden study session curled up on my sofa. I expected a sort of Emily In Paris escapade which I could smirk wryly at in between blowing my nose. Five hours later, I was utterly transfixed by the story of a millennial podcast host, a conflicted rabbi and their equally eccentric siblings. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody have palpable chemistry as...
The Indiependent •

Track Review: Meet Cute/Tell Me That I'm Wrong // Matilda Mann : The Indiependent

London-based singer-songwriter Matilda Mann has treated her listeners to a double feature for her latest release: two brand new singles ‘Meet Cute’ and ‘Tell Me That I’m Wrong’. Together, they mark Mann’s first individual release since last autumn and pose a welcome addition to the artist’s collection, positioned at the intersection between pop, indie and folk.‘Tell Me That I’m Wrong’ follows a tried and tested formula for Mann; with its acoustic guitar, soft vocal harmonies and sweeping strings...
The Indiependent •

Track Review: Take A Bite // beabadoobee : The Indiependent

You may only know Bea Kristi by her playful stage name beabadoobee, but ever since her appearance on Powfu’s viral track ‘death bed (coffee for your head)’, the London singer-songwriter has been expertly cultivating a place for herself amongst Gen Z listeners: from her bedroom-pop roots (‘Tired’) to her recent teen-angst tunes (‘Talk’, ‘10:36’), her output remains distinctly on the pulse of modern music trends. “I’m craving expectations / that are unattainable temptations”, beabadoobee sings in...
Musings •

‘Goddesses and Others’: Mythical women in Yevonde’s Photography

One uncharacteristically warm September afternoon, I found myself strolling through the National Portrait Gallery looking for an exhibition to wander through. Something about the promotional poster for ‘Yevonde: Life and Colour’ intrigued me; there was something so intentional, so vivid and expressive about the photograph. Almost overpowered by the oversized daisy in her hair, the model holds a mask before her whose painted makeup matches her own. The subject of her placid gaze is uncertain; sur
Palatinate •

Campaigning in style

Whether it’s Theresa May’s piquant leopard-print heels, Jeremy Corbyn’s practical Harrington jacket or Hillary Clinton’s famous pantsuits, the style of politicians is a topic that frequents headlines and generates fervent discussion.

Mere months ago, the disparity between Rishi Sunak’s £450 Prada loafers and Liz Truss’ £4.50 Claire’s Accessories earrings fuelled furious debate. Despite their irrelevance to matters of policy, such garments appear at first glance as a thrilling insight into any p