Based on the horrifying massacre of civilians by British troops at Peter’s Field in Manchester in 1819 (dubbed ‘Peterloo’ in mockery of the battle of Waterloo) Mike Leigh’s Peterloo is a lavish historical production. From the outset, the film’s production design is …read more
With his last film being the multi award-winning 12 Years a Slave, it’s fair to say that the expectation for Widows, the latest film from Steve McQueen, was fairly high. If you add writer Gillian Flynn (Gone Girl) and an incredibly talented …read more
A slow comedic ride. Sun Kil Moon’s 2017 tour has brought us tales of debauchery, comedy, and boisterous ranting expressed in the form of their ninth album – This Is My Dinner… During this record we hear the band take …read more
Let me start by saying that this review will probably be one of my most celebratory of any reviews, and will at times reach borderline levels of compliment overload, that only the likes of Grandmas from Dudley have been known …read more
In a 25-year recording career Richard Ashcroft has released ten studio albums either as part of the Verve or solo. This latest offering has had some critical mauling, in fact, it got one of the worst write ups I’ve ever …read more
Founded in 1986, Ruark is a family-owned British company, passionate about sound and design. We sat down with founder and managing director Alan O’Rourke, to have a chat about the company’s familial beginnings, the importance of good design, and some of their latest …read more
TVs have come a long way in recent years and shopping for them can be a daunting process, some of us still require just a basic TV without all the bells and whistles. So if you’re looking for another set, maybe …read more
Bowie and the 80s. It all started off so well (Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) and a few spin off single productions) yet even the most ardent Bowie fan would be hard pressed to argue that the decade was a continuation …read more
Struggling to choose between the best of home cinema and the best stereo sound available? The new Yamaha RXA3080 may be the AV receiver for you. Packed with innovations to get the best of both worlds, join us as we …read more
Those under the age of 20 probably won’t remember Swedish singer Neneh Cherry or possibly recognise her big hit “7 Seconds” (a collaboration with Youssou N’Dour which won an MTV Europe Music Award) from the mid-90s. Whilst her fans might have …read more
