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how Tomorrow Moves - beabadoobee
“I love an album that tells a story and it is so vulnerable and full of raw emotion of outgrowing old situations and learning how to keep going. My favourite songs are California and Real Man” - LILY
The album feels like 90s indie-pop grew up, got reflective, and still managed to stay catchy and fun. It’s introspective but never too serious.
CHARM - CLAIRO
“love the sweet, end of summer slipping into autumn, lofi vibes! something quite nostalgic about it - DANIELLE
Clairo’s Charm blends groovy tunes, personal lyrics, and pajama-party vocals into a cozy, funky, and awkwardly charming vibe.
blue sisters - coco mellors
“Very relatable as I have a sister so feel like it portrays a sister bond well and also having a difficult relationship with a parent” - CATHERINE
The novel follows two estranged sisters who reconnect after a family loss. Set in a small coastal town, their journey delves into the complexities of sisterhood and healing.
ALL THE LOVERS IN THE NIGHT - MEIKO KAWAKAMI
“It can be sad at times but the story is hopeful as the main character figures out what having agency as a woman means to her. It’s a beautifully written story.” - TAYLOR
A solitary woman in Tokyo confronts her loneliness, leading to a poignant exploration of intimacy and self-discovery. The novel examines her struggles with intimacy and the search for meaning.
the bear
“i love the way the show presents tougher subjects with complexity, all the characters feel like real people with real relationships… and of course the food is beautiful” - HELENA
In the new season of The Bear, the team battles to turn a failing restaurant into a success. It’s a high-stakes, fast-paced story that blends culinary challenges with deep character development.
summer of soul
“an incredible documentary that speaks to the history and power of black music... All whilst beautifully interweaving the fashion, politics, social unrest, and culture of 1960s Harlem” - EMILY
Through vibrant performances and powerful interviews, this documentary captures a pivotal moment in history, blending joy and resilience in the face of social change.
BRAT - Charlie XCX
“Its BRat summer! if you’ve been living under a rock... this is the number one album you need to listen to this summer. An absolute master piece” - Ella
The album’s pop sound draws on both the rave music scene of her teenage years and her more recent experimental releases, and balances an aggressive and brash attitude with moments of vulnerability.
For Esme with love & Squalor
“so fun to read along in a mid century / transatlantic accent” - Ellie
Finished this at the beach last weekend - it’s a series of short stories depicting the barriers that exist between children and adults, witty and funny and sad in parts, originally released in 1953, so fun to read along in a mid century / transatlantic accent.
Sprint : The world’s fastest humans
“so wild. Such a good watch in time for the olympics, really gets you in the mood” - Holly
You follow athletes from around the globe and get a peek inside the minds of top sprinters who are training to be the world’s fastest. You’ll get an insider’s view of the high stakes and mental toughness it takes to compete at that level.
All About Love - Bell Hooks
“Informative and Personal” - Nisha
A beautiful and thought provoking book about the way we conceptualize love from childhood through to adulthood. Its imformative and personal. The book is organized into thirteen chapters, in which each chapter discusses an aspect of love.
CHALLENGERS
"It's unreal...the farshun, the soundtrack, the sexi bois. A must watch!"
Tashi, a tennis pro turned coach, turns her hubby from zero to hero on the court. But to snap him out of a slump, she throws him into a challenger event, basically the pro tennis basement. Things get tense when he faces his old buddy Patrick, now a has-been and Tashi's ex. It's game on for love, rivalry, and a shot at redemption!
For Black Boys
For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy is a 2021 play by Ryan Calais Cameron, inspired by Ntozake Shange's For Coloured Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf.
Empire of pain
"empire of pain is at the same time an absorbing page turner and a horrifying insight into the reality that millions have faced in the US over the past decade."
Empire of Pain tells the shocking, gripping and horrifying story of three generations of the Sackler family and their role in the Valium, Oxycontin and continued opiod epidemic in the US. The book dives into the pattern of their aggressive pharmaceutical marketing tactics, the extent of the lies they told and the lengths at which they went to cover up the impact of their product.
baby reindeer
"Unsettling..."
'Baby Reindeer' is like a rollercoaster ride through Richard Gadd's life, where the tracks are made of awkward encounters and unexpected twists. Get ready to laugh, cringe, and maybe even rethink your definition of a wild night out. It's comedy with a side of "Did that really happen?!"
Dune: Part Two, Denis Villeneuve
‘Costume is elite, cinematography is elite, Timothee is flawless and somehow Zendaya is even better.’
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the universe, he must prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
Tokyo Express, Seichō Matsumoto
‘A fun and easy read, perfect for getting back into books.’
Set in Japan in the 1950s, it is a fiendishly plotted crime novel that is both thrilling and cosy. While two detectives unravel a unique crime, we’re immersed in Japanese society: its conventions, its food, its awe-inspiring landscapes.
Two Star & The Dream Police, Mk.Gee
On repeat at Peachy HQ
Mike Gordon’s debut album warps ’80s pop, rock, and R&B with idiosyncratic production, yielding strange, murky songs full of anxiety and longing.
Cafe OTO
‘Good spot to work, has great food, nice staff, and at night holds great events and gigs.’
Performance venue for creative new music, with programme details, cafe and community projects
The Face Podcast
The Face Podcast is your weekly cultural digest – rounding up the stories that you should care about in fashion, film and music.
Bellies, Nicola Dinan
Through a spiral of unforeseen crises - some personal, some professional, some life-altering - Tom and Ming are forced to confront the vastly different shapes their lives have taken since graduating, and each must answer the essential question: is it worth losing a part of yourself to become who you are?