Art and Culture

Folk Life: Steve Thompson (aka Blabbermouth) - Life on the Water

Folk Life: Steve Thompson (aka Steve Folk) – Life on the Water

Features 5 March 2013

In our latest ‘Folk Life’ article we talk to Steve Thompson who along with his wife Genevieve have opted for a life upon a 45 foot canal boat. With no permanent mooring they are living a dream of a simpler less cluttered life.

Watch: Irish Folk Furniture – Success at Sundance

Film 26 January 2013

Irish Folk Furniture is a delightful short film by director and filmmaker Tony Donoghue which has recently won Best Animation at the Sundance Film Festival…after watching it you’ll see why.

The High & Lonesome Sound: The Legacy of Roscoe Holcomb

Literature 17 January 2013

The High and Lonesome Sound combines Cohen’s vintage photos, film and musical recordings as well as an anecdotal text into a multimedia tribute to Roscoe Holcomb an underappreciated legend of American music.

Folk Life: Family Band

Folk Life 14 January 2013

‘FOLK LIFE’ is a new series of articles in which we look at inspirational lifestyles and extraordinary people. In our first we take a peek at the world of Kim Krans and Jonny Ollsin better known to many as ‘Family Band’.

Short Film: Charles Bukowski’s Nirvana

Film 23 December 2012

A lovely short film based on Charles Bukowski’s poem ‘Nirvana’ which revolves around a young man travelling to an undetermined destination, questioning his purpose in the world.

‘Dregs’ a poem by Randi Ward

Art and Culture 3 December 2012

After many years abroad including considerable time on the Faroe Islands, the poet Randi Ward has returned home to West Virginia. Before returning she took part in one last project: Dregs. Watch the video.

Review: The Lock In (DVD)

Film 26 November 2012

For those that never got a chance to see The Lock In, the latest stage extravaganza from the Demon Barbers, you can now watch it on DVD. It’s a must see!

Su Blackwell – A Book Cutting Sculpturess

Art and Culture 12 October 2012

Welcome to the world of Su Blackwell. A ridiculously talented woman who creates sculptures from books with a craft knife. The results are unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Amazingly beautiful!

Louis Killen provides soundtrack to new Toast Short Film

Art and Culture 1 October 2012

Louis Killen along with another track taken from Topic Records back catalogue feature in two new short films put together by Toast, the fashion company. Watch them now.

Film: B.L.O.T. – Basic Love of Things

Film 19 September 2012

B.L.O.T. are a Indian DJ / art collective who put together this great audiovisual portrait of Bombay, it’s fun, inventive and incredibly creative. Watch it now.

The Beatles Classic 1967 Film ‘ The Magical Mystery Tour’ Restored for DVD

Film 22 August 2012

The Beatles Classic 1967 Film ‘ The Magical Mystery Tour’ Restored for DVD, watch the trailer here and find out more!

Short Film: Nomadism

Art and Culture 9 August 2012

Nomadism is a short film of many, capturing the journeys of traveller, photographer and cinematographer, Marty Mellway. His lifestyle is one of endless travels: rootless, non domestic, and roving.

Independent Film: ‘What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?’

Art and Culture 3 August 2012

‘What Have You Done Today Mervyn Day?’ is a film about the redevelopment of the Lower Lea Valley in East London to become the Olympic Park. A fascinating film through the eyes a community.

Sigur Rós: Valtari Mystery Film Experiment

Art and Culture 2 August 2012

Watch the latest films to be released as part of the Sigur Rós Mystery Film Experiment in which a dozen film makers are allowed the utmost creative freedom to interpret the album.

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