Category Archives: Our faves

5
Oct
Our faves, Tunes and playlists

Dan’s Jukebox: SBTRKT

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Dan

You might have heard SBTRKT but never realised. (Given he relishes anonymity, it’s unlikely you’ve seen him sans mask, however.) He started out as a DJ at London’s Plastic People and he’s remixed the likes of M.I.A, Radiohead, Basement Jaxx and Mark … Continue reading →

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20
Jul
Our faves, Tunes and playlists

Dan’s jukebox: Ghostpoet

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Dan

Ghostpoet’s debut album Peanut Butter Blues and Melancholoy Jam is a stripped back, trip hop styled affair; all looping drum beats and sparse, glitchy electro. As he slurs and mumbles through his tracks, wistful and forlorn, you get the distinct … Continue reading →

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3
Feb
Our faves

The great blog round-up

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Dan

I’ve been toodling around the interwebs, exploring the infinite blogging world. Here are a few of our favourites for your reading pleasure. Domestic Sluttery: fashion, design & spectacular recipes Faded Glamour: UK music, film and tv reviews and news Yet … Continue reading →

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24
Jan
Our faves, Videos

Video Flashback: Look at these venomous harridans!

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Dan

Harry Enfield pretty much hit comedy perfection with his satirical public improvement videos covering Conjugal Rights with Mr. Cholmondley-Warner, predictions of life in the ‘future’ and of course, the importance of women knowing their limits:

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6
Jan
Our faves, Tunes and playlists, Videos

Dan’s Jukebox: Basement Jaxx

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Dan

I’d quite like a time machine that would transport me, swiftly and with some degree of comfort, to particular eras in time so I could witness first-hand phenomenal musical acts I missed out on the first time round. Today’s destination … Continue reading →

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24
Dec
Our faves, Tunes and playlists, Videos

Dan’s Jukebox: Christmas Spectacular

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Dan

I’ll be the first to admit, I am not the most tolerant when it comes to listening to songs about jingling bells and decking the halls with a baby in a manger or something, but there are certain Christmas tunes … Continue reading →

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21
Dec
Events, Our faves

Event: Peter Pan Cup

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dan

Ever since Christmas Day in 1864, members of the Serpentine Swimming Club have been plunging themselves into the icy Serpentine lake to swim 100 yards in the hopes of winning the prestigious Peter Pan Cup. Only members with experience of … Continue reading →

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15
Dec
Our faves, Tunes and playlists, Videos

Dan’s Jukebox: Leftfield

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Dan

There are certain albums that instantly transport you to a particular time, event or place; it doesn’t matter how many times you hear them, the memory is sparked and you wonder why they fell out of such heavy rotation in … Continue reading →

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2
Dec
Our faves, Tunes and playlists

Dan’s Jukebox: Kissy Sell Out

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Dan

The seemingly ever-smiling Kissy Sell Out rose to fame after producing some rather cracking remixes of well-known pop songs and his energetic live DJ sets. He also has a radio show, Kissy Klub, on BBC Radio 1 between midnight and … Continue reading →

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1
Dec
Food, Our faves

Best of British: Pork Pies

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Alex

At this time of year, when winter winds pluck at my skinny frame, my thoughts often turn to hearty nourishment of the pie-based variety. The pork pie is an undisputed British classic but, as in all things, one needs to … Continue reading →

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