Book Review: Determination by Tawseef Khan
Determination is the debut novel of Tawseef Khan, released in June 2024. Drawing on his background as an immigration solicitor, Tawseef’s Determination follows the story of immigration solicitor, Jamila Shah, as she runs the family law firm and navigates her clients through hostile immigration policies.
Live Review: Karma Sheen at The 100 Club
An epic night at the iconic 100 Club from London’s psychedelic Hindustani rock band Karma Sheen. It felt like being in a movie and it was a night not to be missed, with support from British Tamil art rocker Kapil Seshasayee.
We Are Lady Parts returns for its 'villain era’
Nida Manzoor's We Are Lady Parts returns for its much-anticipated second series on Channel 4. The British TV series follows all-female Muslim punk band Lady Parts as they navigate friendship, love and music in London.
Origin: depicting Isabel Wilkerson’s extraordinary book on caste
Origin, tells the story of Isabel Wilkerson as she embarks on writing and publishing her book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents was published. Starring Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and directed by Ava DuVernay (When They See Us, 13th). From Nazi Germany to caste discrimination in India, this film explores how people can be capable of such hate.
Sonic Boom Six release new single ‘Future Shock’ and announce RE:Generation compilation album
Genre-smashing Sonic Boom Six are back with a boom! Recently dropped ‘Future Shock’ is the brand new track and lead single off their upcoming compilation album ‘RE:Generation’. Plus, the band are on tour this October.
Nabihah Iqbal dazzles London’s EartH Hackney
Nabihah Iqbal dazzles at her biggest headline show to date at EartH Hackney, ending her UK tour at home in London. The British Pakistani artist takes her audience on a journey through her ethereal, shoegaze, electro-inflected world.
Pinkshift bring down The Underworld in London
Pinkshift have been non-stop touring in the US and are finally back in the UK for the second time for what they’ve called the ‘Britshift’ tour (plus a show in Belgium). We caught their show at The Underworld in Camden Town, London, with support from The Sex Patels and Just.