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Alt-J’s ‘An Awesome Wave’ is cool but not cool
Alt-J are achingly en pointe with their brand of oddball geek chic. They’re ‘cool but not cool’, which obviously makes them EVEN COOLER. Named after the Mac keyboard shortcut to make a triangle (ooohhh!),
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Mastering the art of dim sum with the School of Wok
Despite the fact that I am a huge fan of Asian cuisine, I usually leave the dim sum and fried rice to the experts. Why cook at home when you can eat affordably at
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Lauren In London: Day Of The Dead Festival
Popular Mexican restaurant Wahaca is bringing the Mexican Day of the Dead to London this weekend with their Day of the Dead Festival at the Old Vic Tunnels. With live music, food and art
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This Month’s Must-See Movies: November
Fancy a trip to the cinema but have no idea what to watch? November’s packed full of brilliant films, so to help you out here’s our five must-see movies of the month. The Master
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Have a blast this Bonfire Night!
“Remember, remember the 5th November.” That’s what I was always taught at school and indeed I’ve never forgotten. And so has no one else it seems as the country prepares fireworks, toffee apples and
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Lauren In London: Have a Hangover-less Halloween
It’s nearly Halloween again and if you feel like celebrating this minor holiday without the slutty outfits and crazy shots this year then I may have found just the thing for you. Let’s face
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Become a part of Hollywood history with the ‘Hollywood Costume’ exhibition
Growing up in rural Australia, nothing seemed further from the bright lights of Hollywood Boulevard, and although 15 years on I’m no closer to Tinsel Town, the V&A’s ‘Hollywood Costume’ exhibition is almost as
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Lauren In London: It’s Time To Start Stalking The Local Music Scene
There are very few cities in the world with a better music scene than London. With gigs on every night of the week, big and small artists calling it home, and venues supporting every
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Joanne Shaw Taylor Rocks Out To The Blues
Tread lightly before dismissing the blues as crusty old timer territory. With the likes of Gary Clark Jr, Oli Brown and Chantel McGregor making waves in the last year or so, it’s become increasingly
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Skyfall: Bond Celebrates His 50th Birthday In Style
James Bond celebrated his 50th birthday this year. It’s not the character’s actual age of course (how many 50-year-olds do you know that jump out of planes and seduce secretaries?) but how long the
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