Boots Riley’s career is the blueprint for artivism
Boots Riley is never afraid to speak his mind. Having struck a discord with world renowned director, Spike Lee, on his latest blockbuster, Blackkklansman, Boots Riley took to Twitter to…
Meet the Instagram-friendly Congresswoman
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has risen to prominence quite rapidly, causing the Republicans to keep a watchful eye. She identifies as a democratic socialist and is exciting to follow because of her strong…
ThisisDA returns with some exciting new music
ThisisDA returns to our radar with a self-produced track from his upcoming album. DA’s latest track, ‘ISO’, is a high-tempo fusion of futuristic synths and passionate lyricism. DA, who…
Premiere: Watch Kwazi’s music video for ‘No Trouble’
18-year-old Kwazi is back with a smooth tune to help you get over your ex-girlfriend. The Bristol emcee first appeared on our radar last year. Since then he’s been working…
Pierre Niyongira shows us Senegal’s vibrant culture
‘Our City, Your Eyes’ is a powerful short film that explores the history of Senegal through spoken word. In early October, film student Pierre Niyongira and spoken word artist Splitz…
Introducing Dean Leon Anderson
Dean Leon Anderson is a film writer/director from London. He was mentored by BAFTA nominated film director Yann Demange, and has premiered his work at prestigious film festivals including Encounters…
Joel Francis-Williams tells us about his acting journey
Joel Francis-Williams is a young actor from London, best known for his roles in BBC’s Casualty playing bad boy ‘Bruno Garrido’ and upcoming school drama, Clued Up, a film in…
How to create cinematic tension between men and women
Steve McQueen is a true force in his industry and a filmmaker with a multi-layered understanding of art. The Black British auteur delicately depicts themes of interracial marriage, corrupt politics…
War Requiem: There is no sanitizing the gruesome evils of war
The English National Opera’s production of Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem is a shocking reminder of the atrocities of war. Its devastation is portrayed beautifully even if it is, at times,…