Floating Points release exceptional new album ‘Crush’
To anyone who doesn’t know of Floating Points, aka Sam Shepherd, try picturing some kind of crazy scientist, frantically and maniacally experimenting with his hardware synths, smashing up the musical…
‘Dawn Chorus’: a testament to the talent of Jacques Greene
Dawn Chorus is the latest LP released by French-Canadian LuckyMe artist Philippe Aubin- Dionne. It is an immense album, which flawlessly showcases Greene’s ability to manufacture his sound through a…
Behind closed doors: inside occupied Palestine
This summer, I together with a group of British Jews spent five days exploring the complicated situation between Israel and Palestine. Despite the common misconception that all of Israel-Palestine is…
Forward Prizes for Poetry: who are the 2019 winners?
Even if you don’t know much about the Forward Prizes for Poetry, the chances are you will have heard of some of the previous winners. Founded by the publisher and…
‘The belly aches, the cheeks feel stretched, and the mind ponders’: Men With Coconuts Slamprov review
Slam poetry and improvised comedy both originate from rebellion, symbolising the neglect of structure for the sake of intuitive, artistic chaos. A collision of the two under the guise of…
SISF: Open Hearth review
The second weekend of the Scottish International Storytelling festival culminates with Open Hearth. Gary Green and Margaret Grenier from Canada, and James MacDonald Reid from Scotland, share their heartwarming stories…
‘Theatrical yet gritty’ ‒ Build a Rocket review
Christopher York’s debut play, Build a Rocket, is a one-woman show that tells the story of teenage mother Yasmin and her experience of challenges, heartbreak and joy while bringing up…
‘So rewarding’ — in conversation with the president of EUSOG
Teviot’s New Amphion was the perfect location to hold an interview with Julia Weingaertner, the current president of the EUSOG. The background chatter and ambient music parallel the mood of…