In conversation with Ryan Coogler director of Wakanda Forever: Black Panther
At the age of 36 the African American filmmaker and producer from Oakland, California directed the world’s first black African-based Marvel movies featuring the best of black talent for its cast. From
Affirming Black Pub Culture with Prince of Peckham
A gentrified ghetto seasoned with an amalgamation of black histories, cultures, sounds and hairstyles; Peckham remains a place of comfort, belonging and familiarity for London’s black population. Also referred to as ‘Little
ALBUM REVIEW: OSQUELLO’S ROMERO [@OSQUELLO]
One week after it’s release we review Producer/singer/songwriter Osquello’s latest creation ‘Osquello’ – a prismatic collection of music that’ll put you in a time machine and send you back to the 80s.
The past is now the present: the prominence of nostalgia
Nostalgia is the trend of the 2020s. The influence of Y2K can mainly be seen in arenas like beauty and fashion to industries like technology – its expansive reach. A quick scroll
Lahore based art exhibit explores new ideas through old printmaking process
In our bustling world of visuals, printmaking serves as an origin story and sacred practice. 15th-century printmaking transfers images from a matrix onto a surface like fabric or paper through woodcutting, etching,
Love and life on film: Meet @FilmAbdi
@FilmAbdi’s work explores what it means to connect freely with oneself and others. Like many, he started pretty casually. He documented the mundane and the special – hanging out with his friends or
Five New R&B Albums to Get You Started in 2023 ft. [@khamari] [@dendeisme] [@oliveosun] & More
Our picks for the best five new R&B albums in 2023 range in style and innovation – from the soulful Khamari to the visionary Jane Handcock. As we enter a new year
RYE LANE: A rom-com for the ages
A rom-com for ages, Rye Lane comes from the brilliant minds of writers Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia and director Raine Allen-Miller. Judging from the trailer alone, South London has never looked so playful and vibrant! Rye Lane
RE-UP: RECENT RELEASES YOU NEED TO PAY ATTENTION TO FT. [@1MAZZZY] [@KASIIEN] [@OSQUELLO2] [@KILLOWEN_] & MORE
Last week was a hot music week with releases coming from the nostalgic funk filled vibes of Osquello to the highly-anticipated release of ‘Martin’s Sofa’ from Headie One. Music fans were spoilt
INSIDE THE MIND OF SPENCER BADU [@SPENCERBADU____] : PARIS FASHION WEEK 2023
Spencer Badu is a 29 year old fashion designer whose main objective does not align with the conformity of modern day fashion ideologies. By utilising his socialist stance and combining it with
ON OUR RADAR: Paulade [_paulade]
WHO: Paulade [_paulade] GENRE: RnB WHERE: South East London Paulade, an up-and-coming singer has crept up and stolen the hearts of RnB lovers all around the world. It’s no wonder he was
BBC Audio Opportunity for young creatives in sound
BBC Sounds Audio Lab is back and searching for the next generation of audio creators. With the rising popularity of podcasts, Audio Lab is a timely initiative for aspiring podcasts. The project
ARSENAL football team has a new exhibition
In an unsuspecting location in the middle of Islington, a red light illuminates down a side street, paving the way for artistic brilliance. Arsenal F.C.’s long legacy of being at the helm
WHAT WENT DOWN AT THE DEN’S 8TH ANNIVERSARY ft. [@Novelist] [@bxksintokyo] [@infamousizak] & More
Created by Frisco in 2015, The Den – a live showcase of up and coming artists in the grime scene – turned eight last Friday. The Den turned eight on the 13th