English singer-songwriter and musician Gabrielle Aplin started her own music label when she was not quite 18, called Never Fade Records. It’s an interesting name choice for a performer that is just … Read More
Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure
Two things Americans probably guess they know, but they don’t know about comedian/actor Eddie Izzard: ahhh, right, he’s that English guy who used to wear a dress. I know that … Read More
Mo’ Money, New Money: Shakespeare Larges Up the 2LB
Hey London Beasts, check out the cool new £2 Shakespeare coins we get to not tip bartenders with this year! These images, designed to honor one Mr. William Shakespeare on … Read More
Worst Building in Britain
The Rafael Viñoly-designed skyscraper in London, nicknamed “Walkie Talkie”, has been named the worst building in the UK this year. The annual award, called The Carbuncle Cup, is named after … Read More
Summer Fun: Off Beat Days in the UK
Once the sun comes out in London, the good people of the city become adept at two things – securing an all-afternoon spot outside the local pub for the purpose … Read More
Summer Fun: Udderbelly and Wonderground
Summer is about fun, and Underbelly Productions is bringing it to London. While most of us have dreary jobs, at, oh, let’s say, a slaughterhouse, an offshore oil rig, the … Read More
The Art of the Cartoon
The Art of the Cartoon Cartooning as an art form, especially that of the political bent, achieved renewed prominence earlier this year. While there may be many a fan-boy argument … Read More
Concert Review: Queen & Adam Lambert Live in London NYE 2014
Review by Martina O’Boyle So who can fill the leather chaps of Mr. Freddie Mercury? The New Year’s Eve crowd at London’s Westminster Central Hall were in clear agreement that … Read More