Part of Every Party

Posted by Pete on September 28, 2014 · 1 Comment 

For the past week everyone has been talking about Emma Watson’s UN speech. As well they should. Watson’s insightful words, articulated modestly and clearly (go those acting skills!), really pull away at the corners of the “feminism issue”: that it’s not just about women. Equality is something which benefits everyone. I remember years ago in … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Albums for 2010

Posted by Pete on December 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

So many established artists releasing stellar follow up albums this year! It’s usually more interesting to see some new entries (last year’s Miike Snow stood out quite favourably as my number 1 and of course, The xx was everyone’s pick!), but there are some in this year’s list (see Beach House, Groove Armada, Kelis, Robyn) … Continue reading →

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Weekend Wind Down

Posted by Pete on August 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Art by Gildo Medina Last night my friends and I slotted a few $2 coins into the jukebox at the Labor Club so we could listen to anything other than “Whaddya Want From Me.” Notably, the playlists included Accidentally Kelly Street (*heave*), Disturbia (which I’m certain the old fellas in the club were digging more … Continue reading →

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