Author: Shannen Grant


  • Review: Clean Bandit – ‘Come Over’

    Clean Bandit has transitioned nicely from a largely unknown band to a prominent figure in the music scene after the release of their immensely popular hit ‘Rather Be’ featuring Jess Glynne, which quite  impressively remained unopposed on the UK Singles Chart for four long weeks. Clean Bandit carefully strays from repetitive dance music with their […]

  • The Secret Garden Party 2014

    ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ could not have been a more appropriate theme for this year’s festival as its cool mix of games, art and music make for a magical cacophony, perfectly epitomising the Emerald City. Set in the countryside of Cambridgeshire, the Secret Garden Party has earned its reputation as a secluded oasis of fun […]

  • Chance the Rapper at The Forum (15/07/2014)

    Quirky, charismatic, humble, and insightful: Chance performed an exhilarating concert at The HMV Forum.

  • Review: UK Shaolin Temple Presents: The Wisdom of Shaolin (31/05/2014)

    A different kind of performance, based around Shaolin culture.

  • Archive Review: Milk (2008)

    Milk is a terrific film that seamlessly covers love, death, politics and ultimately an amazing aspect of American history, writes Shannen Grant.

  • Preview: Wireless Festival (4-6/07/2014)

    Wireless is set to be a great weekend of some of the finest urban acts around.