Kandinsky masterpiece once seized by Nazis breaks record in London sale
A painting by the Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky that was stolen by the Nazis, who then killed its owner at Auschwitz, has sold for a record £37.2m at auction in London.
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Red Moon In Venus review | Quintessential Kali Uchis
★★★★☆
Kali Uchis is officially back with her glossy third studio album, Red Moon In Venus. The project sees the Columbian-American powerhouse effortlessly soaring through her signature colourful soul, RnB, and funk-heavy sounds explored on her previous two experimental albums, Isolation and Sin Miedo.
Electric Malady review | Electrosensitivity and the hidden toll of modern technology
★★★★☆ Marie Lidén's directorial debut is a profoundly moving documentary that explores the emotional toll of electrosensitivity and our reliance on technology.
Matt Maltese: ‘I don’t think I can get much more vulnerable than this’
With a new track out today, Matt Maltese spoke to Elizabeth Aubrey about his forthcoming album Driving Just To Drive, out 28 April, his love of Leonard Cohen and how being dropped by a major label became a source of creative freedom.
From Nothing To A Little Bit More review | The Lathums’ sophomore album doesn’t quite hit the heights of their debut
★★★☆☆
Wigan outfit The Lathums have grown a reputation for wearing their hearts on their sleeves and belting relatable tunes. Yet whilst From Nothing To A Little Bit More doesn’t always hit the same strides as their chart-topping debut, there’s still plenty to admire.
Fashion Reimagined review | An eye-opening documentary on sustainable fashion
★★★☆☆
Fashion Reimagined follows fashion designer Amy Powney on her journey to create a sustainable clothing line.
Amelia review | Mimi Webb’s talented voice deserves a better debut album
★★☆☆☆
Mimi Webb is a quintessentially 2023 popstar. Emerging off the back of TikTok in 2020 with viral smash hit ‘Before I Go’, Webb has taken the slow road to a full LP, especially in the here today, forgotten tomorrow climate. Three years of work have gone into crafting the personification of pop but has it paid off? Kind of.
UGLY review | Slowthai delivers raw, emotive punk invention
★★★★☆
Slowthai delivers some of his best work since his 2019 debut, with a ferociously charged album that returns to his punk-rap roots.
Glastonbury 2023 line-up | Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses join Elton John as headliners
The Arctic Monkeys and Guns N' Roses have been revealed as headliners at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, joining the already-announced Sir Elton John.
Susie Dent's Top Tens: 10 things you didn't know had a name
This week, Susie Dent's compiled a list of ten words describing oddly specific situations that, until now, you didn't know had a name.
Daisy Jones and the Six review | Sounds like the seventies, smells like teen drama
Sam Claflin and Riley Keough star in Daisy Jones and the Six, the ten-part mock-doc-drama on the biggest rock band that never existed.
New albums to be released | March albums guide
March is cranking-up the big-name album releases for the year, with Slowthai, Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey all dropping hugely anticipated records this month. Here’s our pick of the best albums.
Travis Scott wanted for questioning over alleged NYC club assault
Travis Scott is wanted for questioning by the New York City police after reports of assault and criminal damage in Club Nebula, a New York nightclub.
Steve Mackey | Pulp bassist passes away at 56
Steve Mackey, bassist for the band Pulp, has died at the age of 56. His family confirmed the news in a statement, with his wife calling him “the most talented man I knew.”
Close review | Lukas Dhont finds his empathy
Lukas Dhont’s new film Close examines the pain of guilt, forgiveness and friendships through the eyes of a young boy.
‘There’s no limit to what direction we can take’ | How Yungblud’s shows are created
One thing you can never deny Yungblud is the effort and energy that goes into his shows. We speak to Sam Tozer, the creative director and show designer for the Doncaster artist, about what it takes to devise the playful theatrics behind Yungblud’s latest arena concerts.
Every piece of AI entertainment has the same problem
The entertainment industry has seemingly fallen head over heels for all things AI. Rory Doherty explores why AI might not be the future.
Kiss me through the phone | Why do the Chinese robot lips make me feel so weird?
From customisable sex dolls to teledildonics and now robot kisses from a robot mouth, we explore the intersection of sex and technology and the potential benefits and pitfalls of these innovations.
The Lathums: ‘Once you lose authenticity, you lose why people connected with you’
Ahead of their new album, From Nothing To A Little Bit More – the follow-up to their chart-topping debut – we speak to The Lathums’ lead singer Alex Moore about their biggest headline show to-date, song-writing and a special voice-note from Brandon Flowers.
Exhibition exploring London's fog coming to Charles Dickens Museum
A new exhibition is opening at the Charles Dickens Museum later this month, exploring the role of fog on Dickens and Victorian London.
Gen Z Slang | The secret code of a complicated generation
Older colleagues are fumbling in confusion as Gen Z slang infiltrates the workplace. But the use of secret codes has been a recurring trend throughout history.
Creed III review | Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut treads familiar ground
★★★☆☆
Actor Michael B. Jordan makes his directorial debut with Creed III which brings back Adonis Creed. Read our review of the boxing sequel.
Ukraine releases commemorative Banksy postage stamp
Ukraine has unveiled a new postage stamp featuring a mural by Banksy to mark the one year anniversary of Russia’s invasion.
The best events in London this March
Spring is coming and London's got countless events to help welcome in the ever-so-slightly warmer weather. We picked out some of the best.
The Mandalorian season 3 opener addresses Gina Carano’s absence
The popular Star Wars show The Mandalorian returned for its third season today and straight away, the absence of Gina Carano was addressed.
10 best boxing films to watch before Creed III
As the release of Creed III draws closer we take a look at the 10 best boxing films to watch before catching the boxing sequel.
Ed Sheeran says his wife developed a tumour during pregnancy, which informed new album
Ed Sheeran is set to release a new album, ‘-’ (Subtract), on 5 May, with the singer revealing how both his wife’s tumour during pregnancy and the death of Jamal Edwards both informed the album.
Best gigs in London this March
Get ready for a month full of eclectic live music performances across London's venues featuring British and international talents. Here's our London March gigs guide.
Bernie Sanders at Southbank Centre | It's Okay To Be Angry About Capitalism
Last week, United States senator Bernie Sanders spoke at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall ahead of his new book, It’s Ok To Be Angry About Capitalism. We went along to see what he had to say.
Priestgate: ‘We could have easily all got factory jobs and done that till the day we die’
We speak to frontman Rob about how the band came together thanks to his dad’s job in a coffin factory, developing their live shows and their second EP, One Shade Darker, set for release this week.
