There are nights when the rain sounds like it’s trying to speak to me. It taps on the window in hesitant rhythms, as if unsure whether I’m listening. I slip into my darkroom with a roll of film in my pocket, nothing remarkable, just small moments I wasn’t sure were worth remembering, and close the… Continue reading Hopper and the art of being alone
This year, fans from all musical genres and subcultures have been treated to many great, decade-defining albums, some that have pushed genres to new places, some that have established names and bands into the cultural zeitgeist and some that have set the musical world alight. After a terrific 2024, where Sabrina Carpenter scintillated the mainstream… Continue reading 2025 in Music: A Year of Reinvention, Introspection and Sonic Brilliance
As someone who grew up feeling ‘uncool’, whatever that entails, to see Cameron Crowe brand himself with that very title seems paradoxical. Crowe spent his formative years engulfed by his boundless love for music and his passion for music propelled him into the intoxicating world of music journalism in the 1970s, before a successful career as a filmmaker directing hits such as Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous. Whereas, decades later, my love… Continue reading An Elixir of Rock and Roll: Cameron Crowe’s The Uncool Review
Throwing a party in a country where corruption and crime run rampant and costs soar ever-higher is not for the faint of heart. Good thing Jozi is brimming with resilient, hearty humans who love to groove. Dance music culture in South Africa has black roots planted deeply in the soil of rebellion, as is true… Continue reading The tubes of Johannesburg
London-based goth punk band Sisters of Hysteria aren’t just making noise with their music—they’re making a statement with their style. Known for their striking monochrome aesthetic and effortlessly coordinated looks, the band balances punk aggression with a playful, feminine energy. In this interview, drummer Madeleine Marston, guitarist Hanna Serwiak, singer Lily Crook, and bassist Jessica Ingram open up about the power… Continue reading Sound & Style: How Sisters of Hysteria Craft Their Signature Aesthetic
As we near the end of the film festival season, one highlight across the board has been Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone. After world-premiering at the New York Film Festival, praise and press for the stormy, Yorkshire-set picture have eclipsed some of the other strong releases. The fanfare surrounding the festival’s premiere wasn’t just about a son’s bold directorial… Continue reading Daniel Day-Lewis’ Refined Mastery
Through India’s enormous musical terrain, one persisting genre that’s threaded its own way is Indian rap, better known as DHH, or Desi hip-hop. And it’s rising, once again. DHH can be traced back to the 90s, with Bohemia and Baba Sehgal rooting a new sound of Indian music. Whether through reworking American classics (Thanda Thanda… Continue reading Finding Its Way Back: The Rejuvenation of Desi Hip-Hop
“Being born a woman is my awful tragedy.” Sylvia Plath journalled in 1959, four years before her death. “From the moment I was conceived I was doomed to sprout breasts and a womb and to adore men who are the enemies of my kind.” A year later, in 1960, poet Anne Sexton underwent an illegal… Continue reading The Womb is a Haunted House: Looking to the Works of Plath and Sexton as a Woman in 2025
Nolan. Tarantino. Scorsese. Spielberg. These names are synonymous with the term: master of cinema and are often mentioned when one discusses the great directors of our time. All have brought us groundbreaking stories, timeless classics and masterpieces that have stood the test of time. However, there is one name that is left out. David Fincher. Whilst he is highly acclaimed and has been Oscar-nominated three times; the masterpieces he has made are all well-known and frequently cited… Continue reading Directed Focus: David Fincher
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of replicating reality, the role of human creativity is being reevaluated. AI can already mimic human likenesses and replicate natural scenes with stunning precision and this precision will only grow greater. The question then arises: what is the point of replicating reality in art now that technology can do… Continue reading What can cubism teach us about creating in a world with AI?
