The Critic
Enveloped in fog and decadence, The Critic brings the world of the 1930s to life
Tindersticks
Soft Tissue
The long-standing chamber-pop band return to their bread and butter: sumptuous arrangements paired with Staples’ silken croon
Samizdat: Eastern European Film Festival
We take a look at the third installment of the Eastern European Film Festival
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The Critic
Enveloped in fog and decadence, The Critic brings the world of the 1930s to life
One-Man Poe
Less means more in a characterful interpretation of much-loved gothic tales
A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First
Boyish exuberance belies a wistful study of innocence lost
The Bronze Boy
Nuanced road-trip drama makes intriguing art from a harrowing theme
Tindersticks
Soft Tissue
The long-standing chamber-pop band return to their bread and butter: sumptuous arrangements paired with Staples’ silken croon
Wunderhorse
Midas
Second album from the English rockers is rich in authenticity, with a raw power and energy that sets them apart.
J. Mamana
For Every Set of Eyes
An impressive follow-up from the loquacious talent dials up the drama with forlorn strings and yearning despair
beabadoobee
This is How Tomorrow Moves
Third album from the burgeoning star burrows deeper into her feelings while exploring new sounds to complement her bedroom pop aesthetic
Crack Cloud
Red Mile
The wilfully obscure Albertans try on and discard styles with abandon on their latest
Role Model
Kansas Anymore
The title may suggest unfamiliarity, but Role Model is right at home with his songs of heartbreak and longing
One-Man Poe
Less means more in a characterful interpretation of much-loved gothic tales
A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First
Boyish exuberance belies a wistful study of innocence lost
One-Man Poe
Less means more in a characterful interpretation of much-loved gothic tales
A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson or God: Whoever Reads This First
Boyish exuberance belies a wistful study of innocence lost
The Bronze Boy
Nuanced road-trip drama makes intriguing art from a harrowing theme
Adam Hills: Shoes Half Full
Loosely themed but expertly executed, Hills shows that affability is not barrier to laughs
Andrew Maxwell: The Bare Maximum
A show rich in story-telling from a master of the art.
Bonnie “Prince” Billy
The iconic songwriter brings a few pals and taps into his folkie side
The Magnetic Fields
The iconic 69 Love Songs turns 25 this year. Over two nights, Stephin Merritt and co. perform the entire album to magical effect
MESSY FRIENDS
Anti-drag cabaret features a compilation of different performers sharing their stories in pre-recorded interview and choreographed routines
Reflections Upon An Ugly Little Soul
Poetry and physicality present brutally raw insights into a troubled mind
Simon Evans presents Alas Smith and Hume!
Wwitty well-balanced lecture on leading ideas from the Scottish Enlightenment, with some delightfully terrible puns thrown in
Super Second Rate
NYC-based Grammy-winning cello player recounts complex childhood through heart-wrenching songs and light-hearted storytelling.
The Critic
Enveloped in fog and decadence, The Critic brings the world of the 1930s to life
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opera
Carmen
Opéra-Comique’s retelling of Bizet’s classic opera is a visually stunning rendition that elevates its legendary source material.
Word
Reflections Upon An Ugly Little Soul
Poetry and physicality present brutally raw insights into a troubled mind
visual art
Suppose you Had a Portable Gramophone
Captivating tribute to the power of art and imagination
dance