Tag: uk
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“The name Years of Tears is more so a reference to tears of joy – not no sad sh*t”. 22 year old designer Syd finally cleared up any misconceptions about the brand name early on in our conversation. Joyful tears make more sense since he has successfully built a brand that the UK streets –…
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COVID-19 stole socialization from us. Night after night, we’d stay home, slowly forgetting what painful heels feel like and the social cues needed to survive a night out. But, for a collective like the Daytimers and the more significant British-South Asian diaspora, the pandemic forcing us to pause and eventually restart presented a new opportunity. Come September…
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![Finding Balance: The Musical Equilibrium Of Venna’s EQUINOX EP [@VENNALDN]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/image-1140x850.jpeg)
GUAP reviews the sophomore EP ‘EQUINOX’ from Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and producer, Venna. Joining him on a beautiful process of seeking equilibrium… In the landscape of UK music, there exists a plethora of exceptional young talent. From this cohort, one artist, in particular, has been shining especially bright for the past few years, he goes…
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![ON OUR RADAR: TIANA BLAKE [@_TIANABLAKE]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/ON-OUR-RADAR-BANNER-1.jpeg)
WHO: Tiana Blake [@_tianablake] GENRE: R&B WHERE: South-East London Rising UK R&B singer and songwriter Tiana Blake brings back the nostalgic 90’s feel with her refreshing and alluring vocals across her diverse discography. Critics describe her discography as “an array of sentimental tracks that will transport you back to the 90s and early noughties”. The South…
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![Dr. Martens and Original Shift: A Future And History In Youth Culture [@shaolinwaavy @jeshi100]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Ghadir-3-1140x850.jpg)
Original Shift and Dr. Martens have launched a limited edition Zine featuring an anthology of stories, culture and community titled Broken In. The Zine celebrates the Original Dr. Martens silhouette, the plethora of ways in which it has been styled and the way it represents self expression, creativity and the timeless power of community built…
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The long five weeks is up and payday is here (finally!). Welcome to the first edition of payday drops, where we list our favourite drops of the month that you might want to spend your payday coins on. We couldn’t not mention the special edition Air Max 95s by Nike and Corteiz. The collaboration between…
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![Krept & Konan host a dinner to celebrate the Marc Jacques Burton x Cîroc collab [@kreptandkonan]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Photo-20-03-2023-09-00-47-1140x850.jpg)
Designer Marc Jacques Burton and his namesake clothing brand have officially unveiled a crossover-creative collaboration with Cîroc. The luxury streetwear brand – that has become a go-to for artists like Lil Baby, Wizkid and The Rolling Stones – celebrated this week’s collab reveal with a private dinner, hosted by the UK music scene’s very own…
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Peckham has been a haven for simultaneous culture and chaos, long before the gentrifiers arrived. The buzz of Rye Lane market; the loud music played from cars; the aunties asking you whether you want to do your hair, relentless in their pursuit. It’s an area of south London that can lay claim to being the…
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![WHAT WENT DOWN @ THE LIVE SUPPLY ANNIVERSARY FEATURING [@SAIMINGMUSIC] [@KD_JINCHURIKI] [@PRISCILLIASPLACE] [@ZUKOROSEMEID] [D0.VINCHI]](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/live_supply_reunion-36-1140x850.jpg)
The Live Supply is a live showcase-style event run by artist Saiming, hosted by his good friend Oria. The first event took place a year ago, to celebrate the anniversary they assembled the original lineup. Taking place in Boxpark Croydon, it was a family affair that was a night to remember. Kicking things off,…
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![ICA debuts new exhibition by R.I.P. Germain [@ripgermain]: “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus!”](https://guap.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mark-Blower-230221-R.I.P.-Germain-ICA-0060-HDR-1140x850.jpg)
R.I.P. Germain’s new exhibition “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus!” opened in February at the Institute of Contemporary Arts (I.C.A.). Saturated with references that explore niche sentiments within lawless and baggy spaces, “Jesus Died For Us, We Will Die For Dudus” is quite possibly one of the most poignant pieces of art happening in…