In those moments when life seems just a little too complicated for its own good, or more pertinently, ours, you might wish that things were a whole lot simpler. And while, yes, there’s a good case to be made for a simple life, there’s a lot to be said Continue Reading
Music
Now this is music #84: Perish, Melvv, Mako & Morgan Page, Jarina De Marco, AOE
One of the great joys of listening to lots of music are the multiple perspectives granted to you by artists who have struggled long and hard with some aspects of life and put their thoughts and heartfelt emotions into their songs. For anyone of us who struggle to make Continue Reading
Will being told the minor key way to Sesame Street make you happily sad? It just might
One of the most noticeable and much-loved parts of Sesame Street, which is currently in the midst of its 47th season and now broadcast on HBO, is its extraordinarily upbeat theme song which asks eager boys and girls (and let’s be honest more than a few adults) “Can you Continue Reading
Daffy Duck finds his Gangsta’s Paradise in this marvellous mashup
In the unexpected cartoon/musical marriages made in mash-up heaven, may we introduce you to the joining together of Daffy Duck in all his gloriously hilarious cantankerousness with Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise”, which you’ll recall was the standout song on the soundtrack for 1995’s Dangerous Minds film. This impressive mash-up is Continue Reading
Now this is music #83: Golden Coast, Darling James, Julie Bergan, MUNA, Maribelle
Life is not easy on us. There are twists and turns all over the shop and coping with it all, whether it’s resolving what troubles us, or finding some temporary sanctuary in the midst of the hurt and madness, can be a real challenge. None of the five artists Continue Reading
Now this is music #82: The xx, Contessa, SOFI TUKKER, Matoma & Becky Hill, Half Waif
Life is a complicating thing. Depending on events or circumstances, we are either happily content, in pain, in love, unsure of what’s next or a mixture of all or none. Regardless of where life might have deposited you and what you’re dealing with, these five artists are proof that Continue Reading
Celebrate diversity: Eurovision gets ready for this year’s epic event
The Eurovision Song Contest began in 1956 as a means of cementing new bonds of European togetherness, forged in the ashes of World War Two, using music and song to draw people together in peaceful intent. While you could argue that things haven’t always been peaceful in ensuing years, Continue Reading
Beyond La La Land: the top ten toe-tapping film musicals (curated article)
In the Great Depression, movies were an escape from life, and musicals gave audiences hope that things would get better. The recent release of La La Land – a contemporary twist on a classic formula – has reignited interest in the musical genre. At the Golden Globes this week, Continue Reading
Now this is music #81: Maggie Rogers, Ama Lou, Grandtheft/Delaney Jane, Tanukichan, Tom Misch
Life can feel like SO MUCH sometimes. It’s hard to catch your breath, to stop and think and take a good look around and think about what’s happening to you, what it all means and where it might take you. That’s why we have artists like the beguiling five Continue Reading
Play it again, Sam! My favourite songs of 2016
I cannot imagine a life without music. It is quite literally the soundtrack to my day, adding lustre to the banality of commuting, providing melodic breaks to otherwise frantic work days and making parties, dinners and just time alone that much richer with atmosphere-enhancing tunes. And unlike many people Continue Reading