Tag: review
Y Not 2026
Big headliners, grassroots talent and a 33,000-strong crowd deliver one of the summer’s standout weekends.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Preston Park
Cave took his home city by storm.
American Fear at The Rigger
An eventful night full of post-rock, proving just why the underdog deserves the spotlight too.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day (Destin Daniel Cretton)⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is more like it. Tom Holland's fourth full-length outing as Spidey follows directly on from the so-so No Way Home, in which Doctor Strange used a magic spell to make everyone forget Peter Parker's secret identity, including best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon) and love-of-his-life MJ (Zendaya).
Jazz Cafe Festival 2026
Quickly becoming one of London's standout day festivals.
July Game Reviews – July 2026
As mentioned in my podcast last week, here's just a short couple of sentences about some of the games I played this month!
Wilderness 2026
Wilderness returns with high-end indulgence, and a question about who it's really for.
Peggy Gou at Old Royal Naval College
One of dance music’s biggest names conquers the Thames.
The Furious (Kenji Tanigaki, 2026)⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Furious is the product of former fight choreographer Kenji Tanigaki, who is the man who gave 2024's Twilight of the Warriors:Walled In such crunchy martial arts action, among other recent Hong Kong classics. This is his 3rd film as a director and it is a corker.
The Streets at Cardiff Castle
A perfectly theatrical retrospective from a British rap pioneer.
Damascus Bride
A falafel wrap review, which begins as follows: Damascus Bride? Wish I was...
Latitude 2026
An eclectic celebration of music, comedy and the arts.
Benjamin Clementine at Somerset House Summer Series
Back to basics.
Seth Lakeman at Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival
A stripped-back career retrospective from the master of the fiddle.
Back Doune the Rabbit Hole 2026
You never quite know where a rabbit hole will lead.
Editorial Review: THE KABUKI BOOK (Literary Titan)
Editorial review coverage for THE KABUKI BOOK from Literary Titan.
Agnes Obel at Somerset House
A captivating neo-classical chamber-pop set that carries her new, unreleased electronic-infused tracks with aplomb.
Black Country, New Road at Somerset House
With the power of friendship and unity, one of the UK’s hottest bands prove their worth yet again.
Diles Que No Me Maten at Moth Club
A lustrous performance to an adoring crowd.
PhillGood 2026: The Cure, Gorillaz, Kneecap & Suede
Nestled in the historic city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, PhillGood Festival’s first edition took place in the shadow of the imposing relic of the city’s dilapidated stadium.
Thee Sacred Souls at Somerset House
Somerset House Summer Series · Summer soul in spectacular surroundings.
Beat-Herder 2026
Returning for another year, Beat-Herder once again proved why getting lost is often the best part of the journey.
The Cribs at Somerset House
Britain's most adored cult band reclaim their throne.
Rough Trade 50: caroline and My New Band Believe at Queen Elizabeth Hall
Experimental collectivism refined to shared intimacy and catharsis
Review: Dyson HushJet Mini Cool fan
I love Dyson products. I love the founder less, but there’s no denying their products are well thought out and built. My Dyson cordless cleaner is the best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever owned. So when they announced a handheld cooling fan, that was something I was certainly interested in. How could they re-think the simple […]
Book Review: To Have or to Be?
Rough Trade 50: Pulp at Royal Festival Hall
A thrilling journey through their masterful craft that reminds you why they’re different class
Palmyra Pizza
A falafel wrap review, which begins as follows: The decor of the place...
Miro's on the Prom
A falafel wrap review, which begins as follows: I suppose a Scottish beach...
Edinburgh Street Food
A falafel wrap review, which begins as follows: I was very cold on a...
Editorial Review: THE KABUKI BOOK (Reader's Favorite)
Editorial review coverage and critical acclaim for THE KABUKI BOOK from Reader's Favorite.
BST Hyde Park 2026: Lewis Capaldi
A monumental return to where he has always truly belonged.
Sparks at Bristol Beacon
Five decades of pop perfection delivered.
Kennington Lane Kebab
A falafel wrap review, which begins as follows: This is a good place to go...
The Maccabees at Alexandra Palace Park
Another new beginning for indie’s godfathers.
Love Supreme 2026
Jazz, sun and immaculate vibes in the Sussex countryside.
REVIEW: Missing 'Missing Richard Simmons'
Nearly a decade after Dan Taberski's Missing Richard Simmons first asked the world where its brightest fitness star had gone, a review of the podcast that helped invent true-crime infotainment—and of the public's complicity in turning a man's right to disappear into a cultural obsession. On parasocial friendship, the ethics of documentary mystery, and why the legacy of Richard Simmons has been swallowed by the very mystery he refused to solve.
REVIEW: Missing 'Missing Richard Simmons'
Nearly a decade after Dan Taberski's Missing Richard Simmons first asked the world where its brightest fitness star had gone, a review of the podcast that helped invent true-crime infotainment—and of the public's complicity in turning a man's right to disappear into a cultural obsession. On parasocial friendship, the ethics of documentary mystery, and why the legacy of Richard Simmons has been swallowed by the very mystery he refused to solve.
REVIEW: Missing 'Missing Richard Simmons'
Nearly a decade after Dan Taberski's Missing Richard Simmons first asked the world where its brightest fitness star had gone, a review of the podcast that helped invent true-crime infotainment—and of the public's complicity in turning a man's right to disappear into a cultural obsession. On parasocial friendship, the ethics of documentary mystery, and why the legacy of Richard Simmons has been swallowed by the very mystery he refused to solve.
Book Review: The Time Regulation Institute
Kelburn Garden Party 2026
Mud, music, and the magic behind one of Scotland's most unique festivals.