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London’s answer to New Gothic Velvetine return with sophomore single ‘Hideaway’

Spearheading the artistic war on dishonesty in the shattering of social mirages, Velvetine master the art of gothic shoegaze in the style of a prophetic vision. Hearkening to years gone by with a nostalgic yearning for authenticity and transparency, for this single Velvetine switch lenses and take off the rose-tinted glasses. For their sophomore single,Continue reading “London’s answer to New Gothic Velvetine return with sophomore single ‘Hideaway’”

Brighton’s Dark Horse Freddie J Watts returns to the fore with ‘Sweet Lady’

Mastering the art of sophistication in simplicity, the song is an ode to how good longing can feel.  When it comes to music, it can be said that simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance. Leonardo Da Vinci once said that “beauty of style and harmony and grace and good rhythm, depend on simplicity”Continue reading “Brighton’s Dark Horse Freddie J Watts returns to the fore with ‘Sweet Lady’”

Dreamy Lagoon Rocker Lonnie Gunn returns with ‘Honeymoon Suite’

More electric than elevator, the song is a waltz in the hotel lobby of nostalgia and bittersweet heartbreak. Photo: Jonny Kaye. Edit: Eleni- Maria Papachristodoulou Lonnie Gunn is something of an enigma. Pioneering what the artist herself terms as “lesbian fembot yacht rock”, she has both the sensuality of a siren with the sardonicism andContinue reading “Dreamy Lagoon Rocker Lonnie Gunn returns with ‘Honeymoon Suite’”

Black Lips @ Heaven, London. ~ Gig Review

Words by Veronica Maier Once again, the notorious Black Lips return to Heaven, London. Looking back on their wildest shows at the same venue from 2008 and 2011, this Tuesday night was bound to be one to remember.  After Joanie and October and the Eyes warmed up the crowd, the leather-clad rebels finally appeared on stage to meet theirContinue reading “Black Lips @ Heaven, London. ~ Gig Review”

Mythic Voices: Allusions to Ancient Greece in the Poetics of Augusta Webster

Mythic Voices: Allusions to Ancient Greece in the Poetics of Augusta Webster Words by Alexandra Dominica Regarded by Christina Rossetti as ‘by far the most formidable woman poet’, the works of Augusta Webster have found little revival over the last century, appearing briefly in a handful of articles, journals and anthologies. Webster, despite often beingContinue reading “Mythic Voices: Allusions to Ancient Greece in the Poetics of Augusta Webster”