Charlie Simpson has grown since his Fightstar days. Now in his late 20s, he still looks like the same Charlie Simpson we knew back in the day, when he rocked on stage as he sang in his familiar husky voice those famously angsty lyrics, singing: ‘Stop putting me down, cos you won’t ever understand.’ As … Continue reading
The first time I heard Nirvana…
I was only 4 when Kurt Cobain died, and I have no memory of the event. As a little girl I had no knowledge of Nirvana and since neither of my parents were fans I would only have heard their songs by accident. But I do have vague memories of his image. I recall looking … Continue reading
Things that happen when you go to The Hive
You’ll lose your friends instantly So you go to the toilet and you meet a stranger who is now your best friend You’ll go to the bar and get some shots. Might be absinthe, might be sambuca. Who knows… You’ll walk past the main dance floor and think to yourself ‘I’m too cool for Beyonce’ … Continue reading
The Scottish independence referendum- either way, we’re screwed
I moved to London from an Edinburgh suburb just under 3 months ago. Ever since I moved down I have been regularly asked what my thoughts are on independence. I’m on the ‘Better Together’ side, but its hard to articulate my true feelings on the subject without sounding indecisive. I guess I share that problem … Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger and all that he taught us
We all know who Arnold Schwarzenegger is. He’s a body builder. Former Mr Universe. Action hero. And politician. And perhaps a bit of an adulterer (lets try not to dwell on this). But if you were born in the mid to late 80s/ early 90s he was also a massive part of your childhood… In … Continue reading
The hottest TV parents (wrong to say but true to think)
In teen dramas, the parents are often just as hot, if not hotter (owing to their wisdom, life experience and general lack of annoyances) than their onscreen offspring. We choose to ignore that the actors 10 year age difference between them and their onscreen children make it completely implausible that they could be their parents. … Continue reading
New Queens of the Stone Age music video is creepy/awesome
The new QOTSA video for The Vampyre of Time and Memory was released today following a teaser trailer. It features suits, taxidermy and a creepy old lady dressed like Diana Ross. It’s pretty awesome. Continue reading
Why dating a sociopath is more crucial in life than a flu jab
When one receives their flu jab, they are injected with a small amount of flu virus that their body can fight and therefore become immune. It’s painful but it’s worth it in the long run. The exact same theory goes for going on a few dates with a sociopath. Before one can protect themselves against … Continue reading
My favourite galleries this week
As some of you may know I have been freelancing in London for Closer magazine. This week I got lucky and was asked to write some amazing stories and compile galleries for the magazine’s website. It was Ryan Gosling’s birthday this week, so I got to do a special Ryan Gosling gallery. Check out the … Continue reading
The new Sainsbury’s Christmas advert has made me a believer
Despite being a self-confessed cold-hearted grinch in the run up to Christmas, this xmas ad managed to melt my icy soul and actually make me a bit excited for the holidays. Forget the John Lewis advert, this Christmas ad will make you feel all fuzzy and warm inside. Continue reading