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A pared-down Carmen falls flat at the ROH

A pared-down Carmen falls flat at the ROH

Despite strong singing, this version of Carmen doesn't reach the dizzy heights needed.

By Anmol Patel Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com16 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
The lights are on, but nobody’s home

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Despite rare glimmers of genius, the latest effort by soft rock outfit Rhye is disappointingly lackluster.

By Suraj G Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com9 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Modern Lore is an instant classic

Modern Lore is an instant classic

Julian Lage returns with his most assured album yet.

By Henry Eshbaugh Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com9 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 min read
Gandhi opera Satyagraha returns to London

Gandhi opera Satyagraha returns to London

Philip Glass’ iconic work offers a unique opportunity to experience contemporary opera at its finest.

By Anmol Patel Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com9 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
A brief, mostly wrong history of the lo-fi aesthetic

A brief, mostly wrong history of the lo-fi aesthetic

How can something that sounds so bad in principle sound so very good in practice? Felix investigates.

By Henry Eshbaugh Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com9 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read
One man records himself many times over

One man records himself many times over

Garage-dwelling Ty Segall is back with another rock-your-socks-off album, a Pollock-esque splatter-painting of genres that’s money-back guaranteed to amuse and delight fans of psych rock everywhere.

By Callum Ritchie Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith

Hit the North – In tribute to Mark E. Smith

In light of the passing of legendary The Fall frontman Mark E. Smith, Felix’s hottest new music writer offers his own profound and earth-shattering insights into an artist he knew too little about.

By Jack O'Brien Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
Django Django venture into new territories

Django Django venture into new territories

Always ones to be ambitious and experimental, Marble Skies sees the electro-rock outfit trying their hands at a variety of new styles. The result is an eclectic jumble that oozes colour.

By Adrian LaMoury Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
3rd Annual NeighbourHOOD Grammys

3rd Annual NeighbourHOOD Grammys

The most hotly-anticipated awards of the year are here. Put your hands together for the NeighbourHOOD Grammys.

By Andy Djaba, Isaac Freeling, Lé Osikomaiya, Jamell Samuels and Jamil Wallace-Williams Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com9 min read
Try a Little Tenderness: The Brothers Size at the Young Vic

Try a Little Tenderness: The Brothers Size at the Young Vic

Magical, lyrical, life-affirming – the revival of a tale of brotherly love by the writer of Moonlight is necessary viewing

By Indira Mallik Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
ISIS, 4Chan, and WhatsApp: Theatre for the Lulz

ISIS, 4Chan, and WhatsApp: Theatre for the Lulz

For a play examining the radicalisation of young men, Javaad Alipoor’s production finds an innovative way to bring its audience together.

By Adam Gellatly Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com4 min read
If you could live a beautiful dream, why would you wake up to reality?

If you could live a beautiful dream, why would you wake up to reality?

Tang Xianzu’s classic Ming dynasty opera ponders this very question, in a new adaptation by the Guangzhou Dramatic Arts Centre.

By Jingjie Cheng Calendar Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com2 Feb 2018 Clock Streamline Icon: https://streamlinehq.com3 min read
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