Cities, towns and mountains
Entitled ‘1001 TV Sets (End Piece)’, 1972-2012,’ this work by video art pioneer David Hall at London’s Ambika P3 features over 1,000 TV sets, all tuned to random terrestrial stations. It proved to …
1001 TV sets slowly tune into white noise, David Hall, Ambika P3, London Read More
Designed by John McAslan and Partners, the stunning new roof at King’s Cross station forms part of a half billion project to create a “transport super-hub” in time for the Olympics.
The new King’s Cross railway station concourse in photos Read More
Situated in a pair of nondescript industrial buildings betwixt the painfully trendy parts of Islington and Hoxton are two galleries that are definitely worth a visit; the Victoria Miro and Parasol Unit contemporary …
Victoria Miro and Parasol Unit contemporary art galleries, London N1 Read More
On Sunday, the urban75 forums notched up their 11 millionth post, a pretty incredible landmark for a non-profit, self-funded bulletin board that carries no advertising.
Brixton-based urban75 forums notch up an incredible 11 million posts Read More
There was an important protest against the Tory’s NHS-trashing Health and Social Care bill in central London yesterday. It didn’t get the press (or the crowd) it deserved – where were you? …
Save the NHS protest, Department of Health, London Read More
Brixton should start bracing itself for a stampede of bargain hunters on 10th May, when the new discount retailer TK Maxx opens up.
TK Maxx opening up in Brixton at 9am on 10th May 2012 Read More
Sporting a distinctive lighthouse-like tower on its roof, this building has been a local landmark around Kings Cross for over a hundred years.
Work finally starts on the Kings Cross Lighthouse bulding Read More
This looks good: the second London Festival of Photography is taking place throughout June, and will include a diverse range of exhibitions, events, talks, walks and workshops. Most of the events …
London Festival of Photography 2012 coming up in June Read More
After a hearty walk across east London, we were desperate for a decent coffee and a tasty piece of cake, and I’m happy to say that Brill in Exmouth Market delivered on …
Hanging out at Brill Music, Coffee & Bagels in Exmouth Market, London EC1 Read MoreIt was great to welcome back anti-folksters Sergeant Buzfuz to the Brixton Prince Albert on Friday. Here’s a few photos from the show.
Sergeant Buzfuz slam it down at Brixton Offline Read More
It’s one of my favourite albums ever, and as a kid I travelled to London just to stand in the exact location where Mr Ziggy stood. It was a bit …
Forty years of Ziggy Stardust: plaque unveiled in Heddon St, London W1 Read More
I was saddened to find out about that Websters, one of the last family-run businesses in central Brixton, has closed for good. The shoe shop had served Brixton for over …
Websters shoe shop closes after 140 years of service to Brixton Read MoreNow this was tremendous fun. On Saturday, the English National Opera put on a performance of a chaotic performance piece by the legendary American composer John Cage.
John Cage’s Musicircus at ENO: astonishingly good fun! Read More
Those lucky bastards in trendy East London are set to enjoy the benefits of Barclays bikes, as the hire scheme extends into Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf and North Shoreditch in Hackney, this Thursday.
Barclays Boris Bikes go east and west this Thursday, Brixton left out in the cold Read More
Once home to a long-gone, inspirational community squat called Cooltan, building activity has finally started up on the cleared site facing Coldharbour Lane in central Brixton.
What’s happening to the old Cooltan site on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton? Read More
It may rarely get a mention in the groovy mainstream press, but Brixton’s 414 Club is a long-running, old school Coldharbour Lane institution that is well worthy of your support.
A night at the 414 Club in Coldharbour Lane, Brixton Read More
We had a big night at the Prince Albert on Friday with over 30 drummers from the fabulous Sambatage samba band slamming down the mighty dance rhythms. Here’s some photos:
Samba spectacular at Brixton Offline Read More
Seeing as it’s St David’s Day today, it seems appropriate to pay tribute to the Welsh Drink Of The Gods, otherwise known as Brains SA.
A tribute to the true taste of Wales: Brains SA (‘Skull Attack’) Read More
A lively crowd gathered outside Lambeth Town Hall this evening to protest against the huge cuts that Lambeth Council are proposing for a second year running.
Against the Cuts! Protest outside Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton – photos Read MoreLast Friday night in the Albert we had a cracking night of fun with the fantastic Austrian gypsy-ska outfit Roy De Roy on stage. Here’s some photos from the mayhem …
Rafter-troubling Balkan gypsy ska at the Brixton Albert, 24th Feb 2012 Read More
On Sunday, I was back at Wembley for a thrilling game of football as Championship underdogs Cardiff took on the Premiership big boys Liverpool. It’s taken until now for me to recover.
Cardiff City heartbreak at the Carling Cup final. I get very drunk Read More
With the tragic sight of white ‘Ghost Bikes’ (unofficial memorials where riders have been killed) becoming more common on London’s streets, cyclists are fighting back.
Ghost bikes, Bikes Alive, Critical Mass and the fight for safe cycling in London Read More
I’d completely forgotten about this crazy American cop car that used to be parked on Valencia Place in Brixton. Stuck on the top of the car was a large model …
Copbusters and the policeman bottom-slapping cop car of Brixton remembered Read More
Escaping the freezing chill of a February afternoon on the south coast, we popped into the Lifeboat Inn in Market Street, Margate, and enjoyed an unexpectedly fabulous time.
A pleasant afternoon’s drinking in the Lifeboat Inn, Margate, Kent Read More
To celebrate the official launch of BrixtonBuzz – a fab free new Brixton listings site – we’re putting on a massive party at the Prince Albert in Brixton – and …
Fri 2nd March – samba drummers galore at the free BrixtonBuzz launch party! Read More
Designed by architect William Van Alen for automotive magnate Walter P. Chrysler, the Chrysler Building in New York is a glorious skyscraper, packed full of Art Deco style. First catching sight of its …
The Art Deco splendour of the stunning Chrysler Building, New York City Read More
Now ready for your viewing and scrolling pleasure is a stunning 24-hour, time-lapse 360 degree video shot from the top of the London Eye.
London Eye 360 panorama serves up interactive London video Read More
The first UK major show to showcase the work of co-founder Rem Koolhaas’ 37 year old architectural practice, OMA/Progress was a fascinating way to spend a rainy London Saturday afternoon.
OMA Progress architecture exhibition at the London Barbican Read More
Located in the centre of Brixton, St Matthew’s Church has been host to two long-running, late night restaurant/nightclubs, Mass and Babalou. Both venues have recently been put up for sale, sparking some debate as to …
Brixton St Matthews church and the future of Babalou and Mass nightclubs Read More
We had another lively Offline Club night at the Prince Albert in Brixton on Friday, with the combination of beer, punk, rock’n’roll, big band, rockabilly, Mrs Mills, Kylie and DJ Zinc …
Brixton Offline Club night at the Prince Albert, 17th Feb 2012 Read More