Homstel Log Inn in Skopje, Macedonia (Review)
It was my first time visiting Skopje and I wasn’t too sure where to stay. Eventually went for this ho(s)tel because of the location, affordable rates, and its character. Location Log Inn is conveniently located within 15 minutes’ walk from both the bus and train station, and the Old Bazaar in the other direction. Macedonia […]
Review of Hotel The Moon in Brussels, Belgium
This 2‑star hotel is a good compromise if you’re budget-minded, but want to stay somewhere central in the pricey Belgian capital. The Location The location couldn’t be more convenient: a stone’s throw from both the Grand Place and the city’s central station, and a short stroll from the Brussels Park. You can choose from affordably […]
Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art Review
Some would cringe at a hostel with the word “kitsch” in the name. But it couldn’t be a better bait for me! 😃 Price and Location I had two nights to spend in Seville. Torn between two hostels, I decided to book a night in each and compare. Although not as good as La Flamenka, Kitsch Art […]
I Went to Prison in Sweden! Gamla Fängelset Hotel Review
Sorry for the clickbaity title, but it’s kind of true. It’s just that the prison in question is now the most unusual hotel I ever stayed in. Gamla Fängelset (which literally means Old Prison) is located in Umeå, a small city in eastern Sweden, a 10-minute walk from the centre. It opened in the 1860s, […]
Donna Summer — Ordinary Girl: The Journey (Book Review)
Autobiography released in conjunction with The Journey compilation album back in 2003. While the CD is a comprehensive summary of Donna’s musical achievements, the book only skims through her career. You’ll either like it a lot or feel disappointed. Depends what you expected in the first place. If it’s candid anecdotes — great, you’ll find […]
Sky Ferreira Live in London 2022
It’s been an excruciatingly long wait for the UK fans of Sky Ferreira. The elusive LA singer last performed here back in 2014! This year, she made a comeback as part of Grace Jones-curated Meltdown festival on 16th June. Those who turned up for her 10:30pm gig, tightly filled the Queen Elizabeth Hall in anticipation – […]
La Roux Teases Supervision in Kingston
La Roux is back with Supervision – her third album in total, her second as a solo act, but the first as an independent artist. Five years in the making, the record is shaping up to be a sleek, groovy affair, referencing late 70s/early 80s funk and disco, on a par with the brilliant Trouble […]
Cut Copy Live in London 2019: Standing in the Middle of… a Rain
Every year, the Neoclassical courtyard of Somerset House turns into a vibrant music venue, thanks to Summer Series. Since 2002, the event offers open air concerts and festival-like atmosphere right in the very centre of London. Established indie artists and promising new acts usually dominate the line-up, representing a variety of genres across the 11-day […]
Metamorfoza i pożegnanie. Recenzje Bez limitu i Antidotum 2 Plus 1
Zespół 2 Plus 1 wydał w latach 80. dwie płyty nakładem Tonpressu. Pierwsza była ciekawym zwrotem ku nowej stylistyce, lecz druga – smutną zapowiedzią ich końca. Bez limitu Swoim popowo-folkowym brzmieniem grupa 2 Plus 1 idealnie wpisała się w lata 70., lansując przebój za przebojem. Jednak początek kolejnej dekady stał już pod znakiem rockowego boomu. […]
Review: Lady Gaga – artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball
Last night, Lady Gaga played the final London date of her artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball at the O2 Arena. As a fan of the underrated Artpop album, I went to see it on Thursday. Sorry, but I can only say that the show was over-hyped and under-whelming. Anyone who expects it to be a combination […]
Review: Grace Jones – Warm Leatherette
Grace Jones was an established artist already in the disco era, with a few club hits and a strong fanbase. But her early repertoire hardly ever rose above mediocrity. When disco’s popularity suddenly declined, it was time to move on. Jones headed to the Bahamas where she recorded a career-changing album with the production duo […]
Review: La Roux – Trouble in Paradise
So much happened between La Roux’s 2009 debut and this year’s follow-up. Two massive hits, a Grammy win… But also co-founder Ben Langmaid’s departure and Elly Jackson’s vocal problems, which left her unable to sing for a year. Rising expectations to match earlier success only added to the pressure. The future of La Roux’s second […]