If you didn’t know already, Manchester heroes Doves are back with new music. Their fifth album The Universal Want was released on Friday to richly deserved high praise and fanfare after a 9-year hiatus – and we for one couldn’t be happier! To celebrate another important milestone in musical history Continue reading AN INTERVIEW WITH DOVES’ JEZ WILLIAMS
We’re very active on social media, especially on Instagram with updates to the official feed for @TheJournalix but also my own feed of ideas and inspirations – which is where I stumbled across the amazing art of Beth Simpson and her shop It’s Dark In There! It’s an eclectic mix Continue reading IT’S DARK IN THERE…
CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S TENET John David Washington is the new Protagonist in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet, the latest original sci-fi action spectacle from the prolific British director. Armed with only one word – Tenet – and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of Continue reading CHRISTOPHER NOLAN’S TENET: REVIEW
Oddworld Inhabitants and Microids have signed a co-publishing deal for the physical version of the highly anticipated Oddworld: Soulstorm! ODDWORLD: SOULSTORM Following their partnership to bring the games Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath, Oddworld: Munch’s Oddysee and Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty! to Nintendo Switch, the French publisher Microids and the independent storytellers Continue reading ODDWORLD: SOULSTORM
The comic strip Citizen Dog is something you need in your life RIGHT NOW! It’s utterly brilliant and with everywhere in lockdown (from Manchester to LA) I can guarantee it will brighten your day. You’ll definitely be familiar with the work of 2-time Emmy award winner Mark O’Hare. Having graduated Continue reading CITIZEN DOG BY MARK O’HARE
The Big Moon have announced their new single ‘Why’ which is taken from their critically acclaimed Top 20 album ‘Walking Like We Do’. In response to the worldwide COVID-19 emergency, the band have also contributed to ‘Songs For The National Health Service’, a one-off compilation album of exclusive, unreleased tracks Continue reading THE BIG MOON: THE INTERVIEW
“Akira Remastered” – it’s hella good news everybody! Akira is coming back to UK and Irish cinemas in glorious 4K for a limited run. ANIME CLASSIC Manga Entertainment have announced that the definitive anime classic Akira will be returning to UK and Irish cinemas in gloriously remastered 4K on IMAX Continue reading AKIRA REMASTERED IN AMAZING 4K
WELCOMING AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS BACK HOME SOON Manchester’s HOME have announced that they are targeting 4th September to reopen their cinemas, bars and restaurant to the public. Engagement and Talent Development work will also return to the building from September, with the HOME gallery and theatre programme following shortly after. Continue reading BACK HOME SOON
We’re going to indulge in 2 of our favourite things now, presenting to you The Simpsons’ Beatles! We’re living in the age of the crossover, with things you wouldn’t believe coming together in a nerd’s fantasy somewhere but what’s more – most of them are working! Be it a Batman Continue reading THE SIMPSONS’ BEATLES
Martin Rebelski is the quiet man on keys. Like the fifth Beatle, he is the unofficial 4th member of Doves, having appeared on all 4 studio albums to date, but has resectfully made a name for himself with his own material along with touring as part of Peter Hook and Continue reading MARTIN REBELSKI INTERVIEW