Author: Alex Read

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    The Red Hot Chili Peppers: The Ultimate Summer Rock Band

    Alex Read shares his on the ultimate summer rock band, the one and only Red Hot Chili Peppers.

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    Differences in Audiences Across the Globe

    As part of our collab with Wessex Scene, Alex Read discusses how different parts of the world react to live performances.

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    The Master and Margarita: ‘Truly the Creation of a Great Mind’

    Alex Read takes us through Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novel that was published posthumously.

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    Hidden Gem: Honey Boy

    **Spoilers for the movie below!**   Based on the early years of Shia LaBeouf’s acting life, Honey Boy is a semi-autobiographical American drama that was written by LaBeouf as a seemingly cathartic exercise whilst in rehab, with the final product of the project being released in November 2019. The film’s narrative focuses around Otis Lort in […]

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    Expressive and Emotive Low-Fi Pop; A Review of Joji’s Nectar

    Alex Read explores the evolution of Joji from viral star to serious musician through his latest release ‘Nectar’.

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    Nostalgic News: Jackass 3D was released 10 years ago

    Released 10 years ago, Alex Read tells us why Jackass 3D was much more than just a few onscreen funny pranks.

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    Hidden Gem: The Peanut Butter Falcon

    **Spoilers ahead!**     Set in the swampy outer banks of North Carolina, The Peanut Butter Falcon is an endearing film that follows a Huckleberry Finn inspired story of friendship, liberation and redemption. The film sees Zak (Zack Gottsagen), a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, who runs away from his assisted living facility to follow his […]

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    Exciting TV Pilots: The Legend of Korra

    Alex Read discusses the Legend of Korra’s exciting opening episode.

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    Nostalgic News – Halo Reach was released 10 years ago today

    Alex Read reflects on Halo Reach, the game that brought an end to an era and ushered in a new time for Halo games.

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    Review: Sixx: A.M.; Artists For Change – ‘Maybe It’s Time’

    Alex Read reviews the revamp of Sixx: A.M.’s 2016 track ‘Maybe It’s Time’.

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    Nostalgic News – Red Hot Chili Peppers’ One Hot Minute was released 25 years ago today

    Released 25 years ago, One Hot Minute was “heavier, darker and more experimentalist than almost any other Red Hot Chili Pepper album” and marked a distinct, if temporary, shift for the band.

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    Review: Joji & Diplo – ‘Daylight’; Joji Continues to Evolve

    Serving as one of the flagship talents for 88rising, who are a leading authority in promoting Asian hip-hop in America, Joji has been a rising force in the music industry since his 2017 transition to music from YouTube. Released on the 6th of August, ‘Daylight’ serves as Joji’s fourth advance single for his sophomore album […]

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    Nostalgic News – Dishonored: Definitive Edition was Released 5 Years ago Today

    Building upon the immense success and creativity of 2012s Dishonored, 5 years ago today Dishonored: Definitive Edition allowed players to once again to dive into the murky underbelly of Dunwall City with its refined graphics, a two-part DLC story and inventive new minigames. Dishonoured has been widely regarded as an innovative first-person gameplay experience which […]

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    Best Concert Films: Guns N’ Roses Use Your Illusion World Tour, Tokyo

    Writer, Alex Read, throws it back to the heyday of Guns N’ Roses with their insight into the Best Concert Film. Whether you love them, like them or loath them entirely, Alex illustrates why you need to still watch their concert film!