Cool, Kooky, Quirky: She-Bop-a-Lula Exhibition

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Amy Winehouse, Aretha Franklin, cool, Dusty Springfield, Florence + The Machine, kooky, London, music, photography, quirky, She-Bop-a-Lula Exhibition, Tori Amos

A new exhibition is showing in London to raise money for a breast cancer charity. An array of award winning female photographer’s pictures of inspirational female singers is worth a visit.

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Sleigh Bells – Reign of Terror Review

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2012, indie, loud, music, noise, Reign of Terror, Sleigh Bells, Treats

Columbia, February 2012

The New York, noise pop duo bring another thunderous album to your eardrums in their follow up to the 2010 debut Treats. The album matures their sound perfectly, with just the right amount of tweak and polish.

Coffee Shop Customers Video

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coffee shop, comedy, crazies, Customer Service, video

Coffee Shop Customers – Tales Of Mere Existence

At some point, in most people’s lives (or most people I know) you work in customer service.

Blood Red Shoes Live at Rough Trade East

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Blood Red Shoes, garage rock, In Time To Voices, lo fi, London, Rough Trade East

The British indie rockers played in London’s Brick Lane on Monday (26th March) to mark the release of their third studio album In Time To Voices. Lo-fi garage rockers, Blood Red Shoes return to the stage for the first time since September.

News: The Walkmen New Album Announcement

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Heaven, Lisbon, music, News, The Walkmen

Indie post-punk rockers The Walkmen have announced plans to release their new album Heaven on June 5th. Fleet Foxes frontman, Robin Pechnold sings on the upcoming track ‘No One Ever Sleeps’.

Months of Online Dating

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2012, London, music, okcupid, online dating, tastebuds

I have been living back in London for about nine months now, after completing my degree. I’m comfortable in my routine: reconnected with friends, been working and I dipped a toe into the world of online dating on Tastebuds.

Field Music – Plumb Review

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British, Field Music, music, Plumb

Memphis Industries, February 2012.

The Sunderland brothers, Peter and David Brewis return with a mix up to their line-up and their fourth studio album. The ambition of this album is commendable (if you are willing to let it grow on you) but it’s unlikely to be love at first listen.

Introducing: Gypsy & The Cat

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alternative, Australian, Gilgamesh, Gypsy and The Cat, music, pop

The up and coming alternative popsters from Melbourne are a great soundtrack to the lovely weather we’re having. After listening to Gypsy & The Cat‘s album you will wonder why it took you so long to hear them.

90 Free Mondays at 93 Feet East

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90 Free Mondays, 93 Feet East, Cable35, Chemical Smile, gig, live, London, Luke Gambling, music, Peanut Butter Lovesicle, Shoreditch

The Brick Lane venue saw a free night of live bands take to the stage on Monday (19th March). A surprisingly great night especially when you’re looking for new live music and are on a budget.

Suits Season One Review

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Crime, Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Suits, TV

The first series of this law drama is currently showing on Dave, following an unlikely duo of lawyers. Like a conservative, suited and booted Lethal Weapon, an older lawyer takes a rebellious and promising young man under his wing.