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an you believe it’s been fi ve years since Mayhem! launched back in October 2011. So much has changed we thought it was about time we gave your favourite magazine a bit of a facelift. Fear not though, it ‘s all the same great entertainment under the bonnet…so what have we got in store for you in this ‘new look’ issue?
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We meet one to one with upcoming Hollywood A-lister Chris Pratt upon the release of his latest movie, The Magnificent Seven, and look back at the amazing Games Of Thrones series and speculate on it’s future. There’s still time to jet away this year and we’ve got a selection of stunning autumn destinations; as well as top tips for when fl u strikes, and comfort food ideas for those chilly nights in, plus so much more...so what are waiting for?
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We really want to know what you think about our revamp. Tweet us @mayhemmag #mayhemrehash Daniel tidbury | editor-in-chief
www.mayhemmagazine.co.uk 08 Ted Talks 10 Inspring reads 12 Make your house a home 14 Muscle soak 16 I’ve got the fl u 18 Breakfast smoothies
20 Comfort food 22 Night-time nutrition 24 Sunday batch cooking 26 From space to cowboy 30 Blockbuster: Fact/Ficton 32 Winter is coming…
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ted talks What will you learn next? written by lex Brookman
tED talks are all about bright ideas and more importantly sharing them. tED started as a conference way back in 1984 that centred entirely around technology, Entertainment and Design, now typically broadcast and shared on the internet, these short but powerful talks cover nearly everything from the sciences, business and global issues, to emotion and social skills.
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here are over 2200 talks online in more than 110 languages - with that many topics, awesome speakers and amazing ideas, what’s keeping you? Go get your brain into gear, learn about something you’ve always loved or get feelers for something brand new! Whether you’ve just graduated, or you’ve been out in the real world for what feels like forever, keep your brain from rusting over, or falling into that Netfl ix binge you’ve been waiting for, by clicking onto one of TED Talks most popular talks… • Are Schools Killing Creativity • Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are • How Great Leaders inspire Action • The Power of Vulnerability • 10 Th ings You Don’t Know About Orgasm…
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If these titles don’t inspire you to believe that there’s something out there for you to watch, learn from and enjoy, just dwell on the fact that Ken Robinson features (Ken Robinson is an international advisor on education in the arts to the government) alongside Mary Roach, who is the American author behind ‘Bonk’ (a book studying the scientific intricacies behind sex, even delving into Kinsey’s attic-based sex experiments that lead to the famed Kinsey Scale) on a long list of hosts and that it’s not all astrophysicists or MENSA genius’s. TED Teen talks are almost just as popular as the adult hosted talks and with subjects like curing Pancreatic Cancer, rescuing brides from Child Marriage, inventing Nuclear Fusion Reactors and highlighting the Musical Maestro’s of tomorrow. All of TED’s Teen
hosts are younger than twenty and are inspirational wunderkind. Martin Robbins of New Statesman panics that TED Talks are overreaching, and fi lling their subscribers with a false sense of intellectual know-how and ego. He even goes as far as to compare TED Talks to something he’s coined as GOD Talks. TED Talks have ‘ideas worth spreading’ and most relevantly, TED Talks inspire conversations among lots of people; creating conversations, opinions (whether allying with the original TED Talk or contradicting entirely) and more ideas. Isn’t that something to celebrate? If you are eager to learn, top-up the old brain box, and discover things you never knew existed - it must be worth a try, right? Switch out your regular binge for a TED Talk, and your brain will thank you for it!
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InsPIrInG reads written by charlotte Johnson
Every now and then we need a little inspiration to motivate us to live a fuller life. Mayhem! is here with some of the most inspiring books to read in 2016. AN UNCOMPLICATED LIFE
GIRL AT WAR
A father’s memoire of his exceptional daughter by Paul Daugherty, is a biography of a father’s love for his child with Down Syndrome. Written in a funny and inspiring style, the tales of his daughter who lives life with constant passion, can inspire readers on how to better their own life and make every second count.
Another great read is Girl at War by Sara Novic which has been longlisted for the Baileys Women’s prize for fiction 2016. Based on the story of a student in Manhattan who cannot escape her memories of the war in Bosnia where she grew up as a child, the character travels back to Zagreb where she confronts her past to discover who she truly is.
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES Fans of John Greene should be sure to read All The Bright Places by Jennifer Nevin. Already a hit seller and with such a big fan base there is bound to be a Hollywood fi lm adaptation, All The Bright Places looks at the issue of depression and suicide through the two main characters. Theodore the male main character is fascinated by death; while Violet lives for the future after the death of her brother. Th rough a chance encounter the two come together and make important discoveries about themselves and the importance of making the most out of life.
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year of yes: how to Dance it out, stanD in the sun anD Be your own Person Our final selection is by Shonda Rhimes. Written by the creator of Grey’s Anatomy, Rhimes explains in a funny and light hearted style how saying yes has changed her life. By making a small change and being more open to saying yes, you can open yourself up to new experiences, discover more about yourself and the world around you.
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Make Your (rented) house a hoMe… written by lex Brookman
if your landlord is a stickler for rules, then no worries. Do what you can, while ruffling as few feathers as possible and check out these local places to fill your home with the perfect amount of trinkets, statement pieces, and old faithfuls…
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Home is where the heart is. The heart of the home is the kitchen. No matter how you look at it, your home is more than just the bricks and mortar that makes it a house. The only issue is, with a large amount of people living in rental properties, how do we make those for-now homes feel like forever-homes?
Pick the Perfect rental If you’re thinking of moving, or you’ve just moved into your new abode, it’s worth playing nice with your landlord. The ideal landlord will be firm but fair and live a good distance away from your house (as to dissuade spur-ofthe-moment visits!). The more amenable you are to your landlord when it comes to paying rent on time, signing forms, clearing deposits etc, the more lenient they are more likely to be when it comes to any minor renovations or additions to their property you propose.
Pick your arguments No matter how nice you are, or how reliable your rent payments are, no landlord is going to let you paint his magnolia house black, so pick your battles - compromise and create alternatives.
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If you intend to stay in a property for long enough to want to make it feel really home-like, then most good landlords will understand that you’re going to want to do as much as you can to be comfortable in your new place - with this in mind, pose the questions: Would you mind if I painted the lounge, if when I leave I paint it back to any colour you’d like? I’d really like to hang this picture in the bedroom, can I drill the holes, if I fill them properly/repaint before I leave? The shower head in the bathroom isn’t as useful for washing my hair/dog as my last one, which I happen to have with me. Would you mind if I switch them out for now, popping yours back onto the shower when I leave?
Everybody needs a Billy Bookcase at some point in their lives. Even if you don’t, an afternoon in IKEA attempting to pronounce all of the Swedish words can be a giggle. Pick up kitchenware, soft furnishings and fun little nick-nacks as well as a BILLY, a GURLI and a KALLAX.
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If you’re a fan of the unique and supporting independent artists (and why wouldn’t you be) look up Etsy. Etsy is a great website where you can buy nearly anything; do you want various cartoon avocado prints? Of course you do. Do you want cushions, depicting various biscuits and confectioneries? You bet your bottom dollar, you do. Etsy is the perfect place to find the thing that everyone always admires when they pop round to see the new digs…
local markets
Most cities have a market on at least one day of the week, and if you’re lucky, you’ll stumble across some homemade crafts and some fairly cheap house plants to buy! A house with plants is a house with life; guaranteed to make your house look more friendly, feel more airy and happy. As long as you keep them alive, that is!
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Muscle soaks
written by lex Brookman
Whether you’re sat at a desk all day in a hard chair, answering phones; or fitting bathrooms, contorting yourself into a pretzel to get that tiling ‘just right’, we all need to relax every now and again. No need to break the bank either, there are things all over the high street and supermarkets that can help you get that ‘…aahhh’ feeling.
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f we look back in history one of the most popular aids for muscle soaking is Epsom Salts; the perfect at-home remedy. Many people use Epsom Salts to soak their feet after a long, hard day but if you add two cupfuls to a running bath and let them dissolve, when you slide in, the water will not only help to release tension in sore muscles, but general aches/pains as well as bruises and surprisingly, aid splinter removal!
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Most pharmacies will stock a brand of Epsom Salts; occasionally you’ll find Epsom Salts infused with lavender (perfect just before bed to get the best nights sleep) or sometimes with a variation of seaweed (for extra skin softening.) A slightly more modern version of adding Epsom Salts to a bath would be a bath bomb. Lush Cosmetics are probably the best known retailer for bath bombs at the moment, and for muscle soaking
the best choices are: Big Blue (full of sea salt, seaweed, lavender oil), Yoga Bomb (sandalwood, ho wood, olibanum) or Twilight (packed full of lavender and tonka goodness) all ready to soothe the body and mind, getting you ready to take a well deserved rest. If you prefer a bubble-bath, Radox have a range purely for muscle soaking; bubbles dedicated to help aching muscles find relief in clary sage and sea minerals.
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when you’re done stewing in your bath of epsom salt-bubble bath goodness, don’t let the relaxation end there. continue the home spa experience and let the pampering follow you into the next room… Dim the lights, and whether your choice is a solid massage bar or satiny massage oil, go to town on working those muscles. After your soak your muscles will be relaxed and warm and ripe for kneading, working out the tensions and stubborn knots you’re holding. Sanctuary Spa have a luxurious bath and massage oil that helps you relive a true spa experience at home, or if you favour practicality Lush Cosmetics have a range of solid massage bars fi lled with ginger, black pepper and cinnamon to soothe and stimulate tired and tense muscles.
and hey, who’s to say you have to go that fi nal step by yourself? rope someone in as your masseuse for the night, all in the name of relaxation of course.
Also, here’s a top tip for you; anything with Arnica in it will work wonders. Arnica is an extract from a plant that really helps with bringing out bruising, so even when your muscles don’t feel bruised, if there’s a bath soak/lotion/potion that has Arnica, go for it. It’s a muscleache buzzword to look for.
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I’Ve Got the Flu 16 | Autumn 2016
We’ve all pulled that at one time or another haven’t we? With the flu season pending, Mayhem! doses itself up and finds out more. i think i’Ve got the flu If you’ve got a bit of a runny nose but are otherwise still up and about then you probably haven’t. Flu is not the same as the common cold. For a start it’s caused by a different group of viruses. Flu symptoms also tend to be more severe and last for a lot longer – put it this way, if you do have the flu, you won’t want to be doing very much at all.
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what are the symPtoms? Flu causes a sudden high temperature, headache, general aches and pains, a sore throat and a feeling of extreme fatigue, usually all at the same time. And if that isn’t enough, you can also lose your appetite and have the sort of cough a buffalo would be proud to call its own.
a Bit more than ‘Just’ a colD then? Yes indeed. Having a cold isn’t very nice admittedly. But most of us can carry on with our normal day-to-day activities with the help of lots of paper hankies and the occasional honey and lemon drink. Flu on the other hand is a bad boy; it makes you want to go to bed and stay there.
adjacent surface, for up to 24 hours! You can catch the flu simply by breathing them in or by touching your nose or mouth after having also touched an infected surface.
it’s going to get me isn’t it? Not necessarily – there are things you can do to help yourself and others. Always cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze or use a disposable hanky. Wash your hands regularly – you might consider using an antibacterial hand gel. And use antiseptic wipes on surfaces that you touch frequently, like telephones, mobiles, keyboards, iPads, door handles, etc.
how Do i catch it?
what if i catch it?
The flu virus is contained in the millions of tiny droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when someone who is infected coughs or sneezes. They can drift outwards by as much as a metre and survive, either still airborne or on an
The best remedy is to stay at home, rest, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Ask a pharmacist about suitable over the counter remedies you can take – better still, stay at home and get someone to ask
for you! Don’t assume antibiotics are the answer to all your woes; they are issued for bacterial infections caused by bacteria. As flu is caused by a virus it’s unlikely your GP will prescribe them – and with good reason, misuse of antibiotics can give you more serious health problems than you bargained for.
shoulD i see the Doctor? You should certainly consult your local surgery if you have flu-like symptoms and are aged 65 or over, pregnant, have a long term medical condition or a weakened immune system. In these cases, flu can be a little more serious than usual and the doc may want to prescribe you some antiviral medicine. As with all medical and general health matters, this is written and presented as an informal reference only. If you have any questions or worries relating to your health or that of anyone else, always consult a medical professional.
The flu vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family against the flu virus. Vaccinations are carried out by a fully trained pharmacist in a private consultation room at a time that suits you. We are also able to offer a business service to protect your employees from Flu. We can provide the service in the convenience of your workplace for just £10 per employee. Discounts are available depending on employee uptake levels. We also offer free NHS vaccinations if you are eligible.
Visit your local branch or call for more information.
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BreakFast sMoothIes wIth a BIte sPinach, kale & strawBerry
nutty Banana smoothie
This is great if you are in need of a detox. All you need is a blender and the following ingredients
Add nuts to your smoothie for an added bite.
• 1 cup of spinach • 1 cup of kale • 5 strawberries • 1/3 cup of Greek yogurt • 1/4 cup of water. Squeeze all the ingredients into the blender and whizz until liquid consistency. Pour into a glass and drink.
Smoothies, the breakfast champion giving you the nutrition, energy and hit to start your day. These drinks are becoming increasingly popular for those on the go, combining super foods such as avocado, spinach and kale with almonds and oats. Why not swap your usual bran flake cereal to a smoothie packed with a few of your five-a-day?
Oats are great for keeping your hunger at bay and perfect in the morning. Try adding oats to a drink instead of in a porridge.
• 1 X banana • 1 tablespoon of nut butter • 1 cup of semi skimmed milk • 1 teaspoon of honey Add all ingredients to the blender and mix. Serve immediately.
• 1 cup of rolled oats • 1 banana • 1 cup of strawberries • 3/4 cup of water • 3/4 cup of almond milk Toss all the ingredients into the blender and whizz until smooth. This recipe is enough for two glasses. So why not mix up your breakfast routine with an extra bite and give these quick, energy boosting smoothies a go.
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Food written by sara niVen
Take it easy on rainy weekends this autumn with a box set and some easy comfort food the following get Mayhem!’s seal of approval!
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et the taste of Wahaca’s award winning street food restaurants with their new Soft taco Kits in mild, medium and “Fiery” varieties. Baste your chosen fi lling in the supplied marinade, cook through in a frying pan, pop the tortillas in the microwave, put it all together and you’re good to go! Available from Tesco at £3.69 a kit.
Guilt free indulging
After a busy or stressful week we all need some down-time and shouldn’t feel bad about the occasional slob out. There’s something incredibly comforting about snuggling up under a duvet and watching a fi lm or back-to-back episodes of your favourite series with something tasty close to hand. If you’re watching your weight you can always opt for a big bowl of plain popcorn and it won’t hurt to replace the occasional meal with some snacky treats rather than having them on top. It’s obviously a good idea in general to avoid demolishing entire family bars of chocolate or a full tub of Häagen-Dazs in one sitting (yup, we know that’s easier said than done, but we won’t tell if you don’t!)
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njoy a ‘posh’ savoury snack with Delamere Dairy’s Goat’s Cheese in Bacon – just stick it under the grill or fry for a few minutes, serve with relish and crusty bread - £3.55 for two. Or slather some of their Herb Goats’ Cheese Log on a cracker. (125g, £1.99), both available from Ocado.
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ndulge with one of Seed & Bean’s three new chocolate bars (or any of their existing ones – we’re fans of all!), £2.49 from www.seedandbean.co.uk, select Waitrose and Abel & Cole. Another top alternative is Chococo’s new Origin Chocolate Studded Slabs which come in nine very tempting variations, £5.50 each or £10 for two, www.chococo.co.uk.
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ie is the ultimate comfort food and Pieminster produce some of the best we’ve tasted with several winning Gold stars in the Great Taste Awards. Check out their scrummy Deerstalker, Moo&Blue or if you’re veggie opt for the Saag Pie-neer or the Gluten Free Heidi (both Vegetarian Society Approved). Available from Waitrose or www.pieminister.co.uk.
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nIGht-tIMe nutrItIon toP FooDS to HELP YoU SLEEP BEttER
written by fiona stanton
If you struggle to sleep well and feel frustrated that nothing is working; munching on these foods before bedtime could really help you have a good nights sleep… cherries Many herbal food shops sell cherry juice as a natural sleep remedy. Cherries also contain a high amount of the sleep induced hormone – melatonin. According to studies, those who drank a glass of tart cherry juice twice a day noticed that their sleep had significantly improved.
fish Most fish, especially tuna or salmon has a large amount of vitamin B6, which makes melatonin. Melatonin is a sleep-inducing hormone, which is triggered by darkness.
yoghurt Most diary products that are rich in calcium and will help you feel sleepy; such as cheese, yoghurt and milk. Eating diary products helps to produce tryptophan which in turn generates melatonin.
Bananas Another key ingredient to help produce melatonin is potassium, which bananas are rich in. Bananas are full of great uses. They’ll provide a boost throughout the working day, can aid a hangover and will even help prevent bad breath. That’s bananas!
lettuce Try eating a green salad with your dinner. It contains lactucarium which helps your brain switch off and become sedated. Wild lettuce can also be found in many herbal sleeping tablets.
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kale Kale is a good source of calcium which is essential for a good nights sleep. Spinach and mustard are also good sources of calcium.
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rice Rice is good source of carbohydrate and can significantly reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, according to an Australian study. The best type of rice for a good nights’ sleep is jasmine rice.
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cereal According to a New York study a bowl of your favourite fl akes not only serves as a great breakfast, but also as a midnight snack to help you sleep. Cereal combines both carbohydrates and calcium, (milk) which is the perfect combination for getting some zzzz’ds.
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chickPeas If you don’t fancy eating chickpeas by the bowlful, you can always eat foods that contain chickpeas, like hummus. Just add it to a wholegrain cracker and you will be struggling to keep your eyes open!
honey To double-up your dose of a natural sleep remedy, why not add a dollop of honey to your banana or yoghurt. The natural sugars will aid a more restful sleep. Don’t have more than a spoonful though as it can stimulate and you’ll be awake all night.
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sundaY Batch cookInG written by fiona stanton
With winter coming, nobody wants the hassle of cooking when you get home from work; you just want something homemade, hot and quick. Sunday afternoons can still be leisurely and relaxing, by whipping up some easy, delicious freezer meals to help save time during the week. Here are some of our traditional favourites, each serves four portions:
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lasagne • 500g lean minced beef • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp dried oregano or mixed herbs • 500g ready-sliced white mushrooms • 3 tsp of tomato sauce
• 350g jar of roasted vegetable sauce • 1 large egg • 284ml double cream • 175g grated cheddar • 12 lasagne sheets
Cook the mince in a pan until browned and add garlic and oregano and mix altogether. Add in the mushrooms, veg sauce and tomato sauce, season well and stir all the mixture together. Allow the mixture to simmer and cover for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, turn the oven on to 180C/160C fan or gas 4, crack the egg and separate the yolk and in a bowl and add half the cheese and season well. Place the lasagne sheets in a dish and cover with boiling water for five minutes. In a separate ovenproof dish, spoon over some of the mince to cover the bottom, then top off with four sheets of lasagne, add the cheese sauce and repeat three times. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes and see if it lasts till midweek!
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• 1 onion, chopped • 1 tsp olive oil • 1tbsp plain flour • 500g of lean mince
• 150g potatoes, quartered • 75ml skimmed milk • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
Preheat the oven to 220c/fan 200C or gas 7. Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions until browned. Add the flour and mince and cook until mixture has thickened and meat is browned and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Cook the potatoes in a pan of boiling, salted water until soft. Pour the water away and mash the potatoes with milk. Spoon the potatoes over the mince and cook in the oven for 15 minutes.
sausage casserole • 8 sausages • 1 yellow pepper, chopped • 4 red onions, quartered • 400g can chopped tomatoes
• 150g potatoes, quartered • 75ml skimmed milk • 1 knob of butter • 250mg vegetable stock • 1 tbsp basil
Gently fry the sausages, pepper and onion in a pan for fi ve minutes. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan or gas 6. In an oven proofed dish, add the tinned tomatoes and stock over the sausages, add the basil, season well and then cook in the oven for 20 minutes. While the casserole is cooking, boil the potatoes in a large pan with salted boiling water. Once softened, drain the water, add the milk and butter and start mashing. Serve the mash potato with the casserole. If you prefer a vegetarian option, just switch the mince for Quorn.
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FroM sPace to cowBoY He’s saved the universe from space pirates in Guardians of the Galaxy, wrangled velociraptors in Jurassic World and now he’s defending the frontier in Antoine Fuqua’s monster remake of The Magnificent Seven. Funny, friendly and brimming with a childlike enthusiasm, it’s Chris Pratt.
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“I’m not even exaggerating when I say I’m living the dream. Seriously!” grins actor Chris Pratt, clearly unable to contain his excitement at his role in the latest remake of The Magnificent Seven. “Riding horses, wearing cowboy hats – which I really loved, finding your own style in that era, and what sets you apart from the Seven. Like I would wear that outfit every day if I could, you just feel so cool.” ‘Cool’ is definitely the word that sums up Chris Pratt’s life right now. Currently living in Los Angeles with his wife, comedy actress Anna Faris, and their four-yearold son Jack, he has a slew of blockbuster films coming out in the next year and is set to cement his place at the top of the Hollywood A-list. It’s fair to say he’s come a long way from his days living in a tent in Maui while waiting tables at novelty seafood restaurant The Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. However, the ever-pragmatic Pratt isn’t so sure, saying thoughtfully: “Honestly, I don’t know, a part of me thinks that living in a tent was way better than this. It was a really great time in my life, but maybe I’m looking at it through rose-tinted lenses… Yeah, I am!” With Training Day director Antoine Fuqua at the helm, The Magnificent Seven is an all-guns-blazing, saddle-searing re-imagining of the 1960 Yul Brynner/Steve McQueen original. Pratt plays Josh Faraday, a gambler with a penchant for blowing things up, who is recruited by bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington), along with five other lovably outlandish outlaws, to rescue the American frontier town of Rose Creek from a maniacal industrialist.
The film takes the format of a classic Western, set in the 1870s just after the Civil War, but it has modern flourishes to make it bigger, louder and more bombastic. Director Fuqua has previously expressed his great love of Westerns and in a bid to do the genre justice he eschewed CGI, creating a set of an entire town of over 25 buildings: saloons, churches, liveries, etc. “I’ve never experienced a set like it,” says Pratt. “Everything you see on screen was real. No CGI whatsoever, except some mountains that they put in to make it look like Northern California when it fact we were shooting in Baton Rouge.” Proving the point that actors really have the best job in the world, 37-year-old Pratt makes his time on set sound like a stag weekend rather than a $110-milliondollar production. “I remember when all seven of us were striding through the town, in costume. Denzel’s looking particularly rad because he’s Denzel Washington. And I’m standing there with Denzel, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, chewing on a cigar and it’s like, ‘I did something really, really right in a past life,’” enthuses the actor. “And then, we got to spit and smoke cigars, shoot guns and blow stuff up!” There may have been many ‘dream’ moments, but the filming process was particularly arduous, owing mostly to the unpredictable Baton Rouge weather which fluctuated between “epic rain and thunderstorms” and intense heat. Throw in 100 uncooperative horses, 500 crew members, real stunts and real guns and you have a very real chance of accidents happening.
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“A couple of the stunt men got badly injured, poor guys. They’re fine but it wasn’t too pretty at the time,” reveals Pratt. “And I had a pretty gnarly experience with nearly being pancaked by a freight train of a horse after this explosion on set freaked him out. That was pretty scary. It happened while we were shooting a scene so I had to stay cool, but there was some life flashing before the eyes moment. Came within an inch. I’m not kidding – I could have been gone!” In reality, Pratt does have a touch of cocksure cowboy about him and a natural thirst for adventure and the outdoors. He is certainly more like his Guardians character Peter Quill – ‘Star Lord’ – than his workshy alter-ego, Andy Dwyer, in NBC comedy Parks and Recreation. Recounting another near-death experience that happened a few months before he moved to LA, he is clearly both humbled and invigorated. While fishing in Hawaii at a spot called Lava Rock point in “really, really turbulent and shark-infested water”, he was overwhelmed by enormous and violent waves. “It’s so deep and so powerful there,” he says. “And I’m standing there fishing near this hole and all of a sudden, I didn’t see a set of waves coming in and I was surrounded by water. I felt the weight of the water on top of me as it came in, started pulling me off… I was wearing flip flops, I lost everything, dropped my fishing rod and jumped down
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and I clung onto the rock and the swell nearly pulled me off the rock. And before the wave came back, I sprinted up and grabbed onto a higher rock.” When it comes to fame, Pratt is not precious. In fact, he has an almost philosophical approach to life in general, even at one point comparing his rise from reasonably humble days on Parks and Rec to global superstardom with the process of evolution. “One day there’s a raptor, millions of years later there’s a chicken,” he says. “But it didn’t just happen in one day; it happens one egg at a time. There was like tiny little differences, tiny little changes…” This kind of observation would perhaps feel trite coming from any other Hollywood actor, but from Pratt it all comes from that same sense of wonder and enthusiasm for life in general, perhaps even naivety.
“I could see the whItes of hIs eyes get bIgger and bIgger” Regardless, his attitude is infectious and refreshing, especially when he recounts taking his young son onto the Magnificent Seven set, an experience neither
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of them will ever forget. “It was so cool to watch him get so jazzed looking at all the horses and cowboys,” Pratt says. “I could see the whites of his eyes get bigger and bigger. And he was nearly three – very possible it could be his fi rst memory, dad as a cowboy. That’s going to win me some extra points.” Indeed, Pratt’s son is likely to be overawed at his father’s achievements, considering the lightspeed-rise to the top he’s enjoyed since stealing the show on Parks and Rec. Later this year he will star in Passengers, a futuristic thriller in which he and Jennifer Lawrence get up close and personal in outer space. “It’s a really fascinating premise and it’s seriously genre-defining,” he gushes. “Trust me, it’s really good.” He’s also working on the long-awaited follow-up to Guardians of the Galaxy, due out next year. So what can he tell us about the most highly anticipated sequel since The Force Awakens? “Hmm… what can I say without Marvel cutting off my oxygen?” he laughs. “It’s actually really great that there’s such high expectation for this movie because before, there was no expectation. We knew we were working on something wonderful but everybody else, to them it could have been a turkey. So it’s pretty awesome to have that level of anticipation. And I’m pretty certain expectations will be met if the unbelievably amazing James Gunn has anything to do with it. Which fortunately he does!” It’s hard to imagine Pratt’s heartthrob status getting any bigger, but with two dead-cert blockbusters on the horizon it’s looking pretty likely. The only person who can’t quite believe his luck it seems is, well… Pratt, who after mentioning the addition of Hollywood legend Kurt Russell to the Guardians crew, adds incredulously: “The god that is Kurt Russell. I mean with Denzel, Kurt, I’m doing pretty good. I’m just continually star-struck and speechless!”
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FACt VS FiCtioN There have been some fantastic movie blockbusters over the years, many of which have been based on real life events, but how many of the films actually cover the true accuracy of the film? Mayhem! did some investigating to find out what really happened behind the scenes…
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the forest
The Aokigahara forest is a haunted forest in Japan, otherwise known as ‘Suicide Forest’ which has been a deadly mystery for decades. The film is inspired by real Japanese mythology and it’s believed that Japanese ghosts and spirits haunt the forest, believing that if anyone is left alone, spirits will haunt more aggressively. It does seem that anyone who ever goes in never comes out, as a staggering 78 people reportedly committed suicide there in 2002. Whether it’s haunted or not, it’s best not to go travelling alone in Japan’s most haunted forest.
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eVerest There’s no doubt that the tragic events that occurred from the Everest climb in 1996 was devastating and the film confirms that. Beck Weathers who is played by Josh Brolin in the film, not only loses his nose from frostbite, but he also loses half of his right arm and all of his fingers on his left hand and parts of his feet! The shooting of this film began in 2014, but an avalanche hit and killed 16 people, twice as many as the 1996 disaster. The filming had to be put on hold until the conditions were safe. The journalist who was also there to climb Everest for a magazine article said: “Climbing Mount Everest was the biggest mistake of my life; I wish I’d never gone!”
the wolf of wall street
caPtain PhilliPs Tom Hanks plays the character of Captain Richard Phillips who was on board an American cargo ship that was hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. It was true that four Somali pirates hijacked the ship and Captain Phillips and his crew tried to deter the pirates with fire hoses, flares and fake calls to the Navy. This did work to some degree as the pirate mothership and two speedboats turned back. However, Captain Phillips was held hostage by the pirates and was beaten and tortured for almost five days, before he was rescued. The captured eighteen-year old Somali pirate was sentenced to thirty-three years in federal prison where he has tried to commit suicide on several occasions.
The film is based on Jordon Belfort who is played by Leonardo DiCaprio, and Belfort was jailed for twenty two months for money laundering, in exchange for naming his numerous partners in his fraud scheme. Jordon started his career as a door-todoor meat salesman and then a family friend helped him to find a job in the stock market. In the film most of the events took place in real life, for example, it’s true that he paid a colleague $10k to shave her head off to help her get a boob job and that he definitely had a drug addiction. Jonah Hill’s character – Danny Porush really did eat a goldfish, but no goldfish was harmed in the making of the film!
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the conJuring This spooky film is about the Perron family experiencing strange and mysterious bumps in the night and calling on a couple who have had these experiences before to help them and get rid of the hauntings. The scariest spirit was a reported witch Bathsheba Sherman who grew up on the farm where the family lived. Locals believed that she sacrificed her baby to the devil, but no evidence supported this. Previous owners of the family farmhouse have all experienced paranormal experiences. Daughter, Andrea Perron said: “Everyone who has lived in that house has experienced paranormal experiences. Some have left screaming and running for their lives.”
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“Winter is coming” they said, and guess what? Winter is finally here. Audiences have endured 60 episodes of heart breaking revelations, brutal executions, incest and dragons but it was all worth it because Winter has arrived. While George R.R Martin slowly writes away, what’s in store for Game of Thrones fans as the shows conclusion approaches?
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ame of Thrones has done a very good job at blurring who the true enemy of the realm is. The show has introduced some memorable villains like Cersei, Joffrey, Ramsay and of course little Olly… but a darkness has been brewing. Any avid Game of Thrones fan will know about the Long Night. 8000 years ago, darkness fell upon the world and an army of White Walkers and Wights slaughtered the living until Azor Ahai and his flaming sword, Lightbringer, pushed them back. It’s said that the White Walkers will return and indeed they haveunseen by the world as the seven kingdoms fight for an uncomfortable shiny chair. Forget the subplots. Forget about the throne. The real war is coming and none of that will matter. Audiences are ensured a spectacular battle on a scale that will make the Battle of the Bastards look like a mere squabble. The show has been slowly building up to this war. An epic battle between the dead and the living. It’s impossible to say ‘when’ since the show has now taken over the books but it cannot be dragged out for much longer especially since the showrunners confirmed only 13 episodes remain. 13 episodes! Game of Thrones has the tendencies to surprise audiences meaning that this war could arrive early on but it cannot be denied that the war is the end game. Once it starts… the end is nigh, not just for our favourite characters who could be butchered at any moment but for the show itself. With the war slowly boiling, everyone has had to deal with dramatic and shocking revelations. Season six has offered a lot of information that needs to be processed. Everything is unpredictable as we can’t look to the books for answers; we’re on our own and that makes fans vulnerable and scared. Who is next to go? What the hell is going to happen?
After five years, we finally know where Jon Snow came from but with the amount of plausible theories out there it’s very likely that we’re in for more shocking surprises. We could see the magical ice wall in the north collapse, Tyrion might be a Targaryen and we could even see Euron Greyjoy control a dragon with a magical horn. Some may sound ridiculous but when you play the game of thrones; anything can happen. Season 7 seems like a lifetime away and already we have more than we can chew. Limitless possibilities, the threat of the Long Night and the fear of losing a beloved character. Fans can expect season 7 to be filled with bigger dragons, more twists and reveals and of course the start of the war. With no real indication of how it will end and what will happen, we can only hold onto the small hope that it will end happily. George R.R Martin laughs at our feeble attempt to hold onto that hope.
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autuMn escaPes written by ellie reeVes
Our pick of the most picturesque destinations to visit around the world. Book a long weekend off work, pack your suitcase and make the most of the autumn sun with Mayhem! stockholm, sweDen Discover Gamla Stan, the famous Old Town of Sweden. Wander through the medieval city centre, tuck into shrimp sandwiches and soak up the culture in this stunning Scandinavian country. Stockholm is awash with parks, making it the perfect place to wrap up warm and go for a stroll . The popular Stockholm Film Festival takes place in November, and there are always new concerts, performances and shows around the city to keep you entertained. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never be short of something to do in the Swedish capital.
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chicago, usa The autumn months are when Chicago well and truly blossoms. Why not visit the apple orchards and pumpkin patches in the suburbs, then drink cider and feast on pumpkin pie. or cheer on the Bears during their American football matches while munching giant pretzels. The abundance of parks and trees scattered over this city are coated in hues of crimson and gold during autumn. There is a real feeling of joy in the air as everyone is getting prepared for Halloween and Thanksgiving.
inVerness, scotlanD Inverness has often been referred to as the capital of the Highlands. Drive the winding roads and admire the blurs of bronze and amber leaves. Relax by an open fire in a traditional pub, sip fine Scotch whisky and listen to the upbeat melodies from live fiddle players. Visit the nearby town of Aviemore, full of enchanting countryside views, lochs and wildlife. The Highlands are full to the brim with grand hotels in restored period buildings, with tranquil spas and plush restaurants. You’ll return home rejuvenated and with a new lease of life.
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western australia If you’re not the biggest fan of autumn, why not visit Australia? Where it’s the fresh season of spring. Most of Western Australia is made up of the rocky Outback, the perfect place to go for hikes and appreciate the beauty of this tremendous country. Marvel at the ancient Aboriginal rock art, witness galloping wild horses and tantalize your taste buds with the selection of wines from the local vineyards. Be sure to visit the mesmerizing pink waters of Lake Hillier, a saline lake that is about 600-metres long and from above appears a bright, candy floss pink.
Get lost in the magical Schoenbrunn palace gardens, the Baroque palace is one of the most historical and cultural landmarks in the country. As the summer months are the busiest for tourism, you’ll be able to enjoy the spectacular views without crowds of people. You can spend your days visiting the endless museums, palaces and galleries. Pop on a woolly scarf and wander through the quaint streets, shared with horse drawn carriages. Eat schnitzel in the famous Figlmueller and wash it down with a cold Austrian beer.
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it’s a hammer blow. a personal apocalypse, the end of your life as you know it. no more luxuries, car, holidays – hell you might even lose your home. repossession, bankruptcy and a life on the streets beckon. not to mention the humiliation – let’s face it – losing your job really sucks! written by eDwarD couzens-lake
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alk with Mayhem! as we pack our belongings into a cardboard box and take the greatest walk of our lives – out of that office and into a better life...
reDunDancy = oPPortunity! Sure it is! How often do we voluntarily give ourselves the chance to completely redefi ne both our life goals and professional ambitions, let alone have the opportunity to put them into practice?
register with the JoB centre Now listen. Do NOT let your silly pride stop yourself doing this. No it doesn’t mean you’re a failure or that everyone there will look down on you. And yes, they can help – they have a great database of job opportunities and, more often than not, a lot of companies will prefer to register their vacancies with a Job Centre rather than
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But hold on a moment. Look at the bright side – it might just turn out to be the best thing that’s ever happened to you. So you’ve been made redundant. Ha, the idiots. Their loss, not yours – and this is where you can start to make them regret their decision.
an agency. Why? Lots of good candidates and no commission to pay. You will also be able to claim Job Seeker’s Allowance (oK, it’s only about £65 a week, but would you rather that or nothing at all?) – and they’ll pay your National Insurance stamp for you for as long as you’re registered with them.
flexiBility How about considering a career shift? Utilise all that experience and expertise that you already have together with some new skills or even vocational qualifications. One professional agency claims that a lot of their clients ended up finding new roles with, in some cases, a higher salary than the one they’d had previously. Remember, this is about you, your life and your career – so take control and explore all your options.
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Don’t hurry There’s no immediate need to flood the market with your CV, nor visiting/registering with all the agencies that will see you. Take your time. And avoid the all too easy temptation to apply for jobs that you can do: look to apply for those that you actually want – apart from anything else, that desire will stand out at interview and mark you above those who are there because it’s one they can simply ‘do’.
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I know, it’s one of those sickening ‘buzz’ words now and completely over-used. And yes, over-used it might be, but it’s also a skill that is tragically underused and undervalued. Most people that talk about it have, to be honest, no idea of what it means or how to do it. Make yourself the exception. If the thought of networking makes you feel awkward or you don’t feel you need to do so: try to get over yourself! When you’re talking to both old and new contacts, make it clear you respect their opinions and knowledge – and remember, the joy of networking might not be that they can help, but that they might know someone who knows of someone else who has a friend who is looking for someone just like you. You’d have no way of knowing that if you didn’t get out there and start talking about yourself. So do it! Redundancy really could be the best thing that ever happened to you: it’s just a matter of attitude. Make yours a positive one.
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It’s been an astonishing year for GoGo Penguin. Their last album, v2.0, ended up on the Mercury shortlist. They’ve been touring the world to increasingly large and absurdly enthusiastic audiences. A first foray to North America saw sold out shows across Canada and a doublestanding ovation at the Rochester Jazz Festival in upstate New York. Their new album is called Man Made Object; we catch up with Nick from the band to learn more… 38 | Autumn 2016
how do you describe your music? We try not to get too hung up on descriptions – calling it one thing or the other. There are jazz elements but we also have influences from electronica, classical music, rock...whatever we like basically. We try not to discriminate. The most commonly used phrase we hear a lot these days is acoustic electronica, which is a pretty good term. We’ve kept the instrumentation acoustic while trying to replicate some electronica techniques. how and when did the band form? The band first got together in a different incarnation probably around 2010-11 with a different bass player. The idea was just to get together and write some music without any real intention to go out and gig at first. After the debut album Fanfares was released in
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what’s the best way to discover your music? I like when it strikes a chord with people live. When we play festivals or the odd support slot you get a lot of people saying “I’d never heard of you before but I’m now going to buy all of your albums.” It’s really nice when you get that instant connection of discovery. However our records are available in all of the usual places. how does it feel being signed to legendary music label Blue note? it’s great and the whole Blue Note team are brilliant to deal with too. They’ve given us so much support and encouragement since signing. When we signed it really felt like it came out of nowhere. There were no signs or indication it would happen until we were stood in Hamburg after a gig with Don Was, the head of Blue Note and Nicolas Plug, the head of Blue Note France talking about music. It’s obviously a huge label with a huge legacy and we’re really proud to be a part of it.
“we were excIted BY It” 2012 I was asked to join the band and we immediately started work on v2.0. In many ways that really felt like the beginning. where did your name come from? The band was named after a really weird looking paper mache magpie. It looked more like a penguin and was a former prop used in an opera at the RNCM. For some reason a mutual friend of the band had bought this thing at an auction when they were drunk and it was always present in the rehearsal space. The band were asked at the last minute to do a gig to fill in for another band who’d dropped out and we needed a name. Someone suggested penguin and then go penguin then finally GoGo Penguin. Some people raise an eyebrow at the name but personally I’ve always liked it.
what motivates you to create your music? I think it’s a natural compulsion to want to create something. That was the very early premise; to create music that the band wanted to hear without all of the usual rules and hangups like ‘Is it jazz? Is this allowed? Can I play this kind of a drumbeat on this?’ - all of that stuff. Just to make music that first and foremost we think emotionally connects and says something to us. When we were making v2.0 particularly, we’d go home from the rehearsals kind of buzzing about the music, not knowing if anyone would like it or care about it but we were excited by it ourselves. That’s what motivates us. Who are your influences? There are so many and it’s constantly changing so it’s a very difficult question. We do tend to influence each other with what we’re listening to at any point. People like Aphex Twin or EST often get cited as influences which is of course true, especially in the beginning but we’ve been together for a while now and we don’t just constantly sit and listen to Richard D. James on a loop these days. We’re always checking out new things. Lots of electronica. Recently I’ve personally been listening to a lot of folk stuff like Nick Drake, jazz bass players like Charlie Haden and John Patitucci. Also the new Radiohead album. Rob has been listening to Benjamin Britten a lot. Chris and myself have been going back to some old school hip hop recently and also some more modern stuff like Run the Jewels.
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who would you love to collaborate with? Thom Yorke and Bjork would top our list. i think anyone that was doing something we valued as creative and inspired us musically we’d be open to but those two artists really epitomise that thing for us. talk to us about the title of your latest album, Man Made objects… Man Made Object has a dual meaning really. When we first started work on the album we had a rough idea that many of the tunes were roughly based around this idea of the sun. Chris has a fascination with trans humanism and robotics which tied in with some of our musical interest in replicating electronica with real instruments. Me and Rob were also interested in a Polish scholar called Alfred Korzybski who argued that reality is limited by the human nervous system itself and can never really truly be experienced. You create the thing you see so it’s essentially man made. It was the working title for this collection of tunes and then we tried many alternative titles before arriving back at the place where we started so it felt right. Unfortunately it’s not the easiest title to explain succinctly. how does your second album compare to your debut? v2.0 was our second album. That was when I joined the band and like I’ve already mentioned in some ways it really felt like the whole band’s debut. That’s not to take anything away from Fanfares; I really like that album and so do Chris and Rob but v2.0 sounded more like what they were envisioning when the band formed.
how do you create your sounds and where do your rhythms originate? It’s the sound of the three of us together. Somebody will come up with an initial idea and then bring it to the rest of us. The rhythms are inspired by electronica or a lot of the rhythms actually originate from jazz. what comes first for you, the beat? The chords? can you talk us through your process? Depends on the tune. I think Rob has written some tunes that start with the beat which is natural but not all of them have. It really depends. If the original sketch comes from the piano then we work from the piano upwards but it depends on the composition and what techniques we’re trying to achieve. Chris also sketches out beats as a guide on Logic or on his phone, sometimes with a bassline and then we adapt them together. Fairly regularly we end up some place that we wouldn’t have imagined at the beginning but we like it better then the original idea. For the next album I think we’re going to look at some different ways of doing things to give us some more options. talk to us about the music scene at the moment… and how that has influenced your direction. Well Manchester has a really good music scene with a lot of variety but it’s really difficult to know exactly how our environment has influenced us. We don’t really see ourselves as being part of a scene with other bands who sound like us. However we do like the ethos of a lot of our friend’s bands in Manchester. I think that’s the main thing. There have been some really good DiY nights happening in Manchester for a while now. Norvun Devolution which used to happen at The Roadhouse was a great night. That’s where Matthew Halsall first spotted us and signed us to Gondwana Records. I used to run a monthly music night in Manchester called Mix Up which would have three bands of very different styles which now happens occasionally when I have the time. We also have some friends who run a night called Space Cassette in Manchester which is just a good party scene in various mystery warehouse locations. These are the things that we consider to be a good scene, people making things happen and embracing different styles but all of the bands involved musically are very different from one another. how has the summer been for you this year… what have you been doing? It’s been our busiest year yet in terms of touring. We’ve been to some amazing places and played at some great venues. It’s definitely been tiring but a lot of fun. Earlier this year we did our first US tour and
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check out go go Penguin at turner sims southampton, on Thursday 3rd november also played in Japan and Korea for the first time. over the summer we’ve played a lot of European shows with a lot of festivals. We played at a festival called Cosmojazz in Switzerland which was spectacular. We performed at the top of a mountain with Mont Blanc as a backdrop. We’ve also done some really great festival shows like Pukkelpop in Belgium, Haldern Pop in Germany and a festival called Into The Great Wide open which is on a small Dutch island called Vlieland. It’s been a really good summer for live shows.
“arrIve, soundcheck, gIg, pack down, hotel and repeat” what is a day in the life of a go go Penguin? it really depends what’s happening. Band life tends to move in cycles so we’re either touring and travelling a lot or we’re writing. Recently it’s been mostly touring so it pretty much involves getting up early in a hotel, meeting in the lobby and then either flying, travelling by car, train or even boat to the next gig. Arrive, soundcheck, gig, pack down, hotel and then repeat. Sometimes we get a day off or there’s time to have a few drinks. Recently we’ve been lucky because we’ve done some one off festival shows which gives you time to hang out and catch up with friends afterwards. talk to us about the idea behind the album artwork… The album artwork for the first two records on Gondwana were done by Matthew Halsall’s brother Daniel. He does all of the artwork for the Gondwana
catalogue. We were shown some options by Matt and liked Daniel’s work. As for Man Made Object we used an old friend of mine called Paul Middlewick who’s based in London. We wanted something that felt like it wasn’t too much of a departure from the style of the previous two albums and we felt that the music had a lot of colour in it so the vibrancy of Paul’s design stood out to us. what are your pre-gig rituals? We actually do have one in particular but it’s just between us! Apart from that we generally just sit in the dressing room. Sometimes we don’t say a lot to each other before we play and other times we might be discussing something really dull like tax right up until the moment we go on stage. We don’t have any hard and fast rules or routines. what’s your most embarrassing moment on stage? Luckily no one has done anything too bad like falling over or anything. For me it’s probably the first time I attempted to speak French on stage in Paris and had to abandon it because I was too nervous. I think everyone appreciated the effort though and it’s improved a little since then. what are you looking forward to? There’s so much to look forward to. We’re going back to Tokyo which is exciting as we loved it there in April and got such a warm reception. We’re then embarking on a UK tour which sees us playing at the biggest venues we’ve performed at as headliners to date. In Manchester we’re playing at The Ritz and The Roundhouse in London which is by far our biggest headline show.
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how to destress
We all get it. Sometimes you can feel it rising. Other times it’ll just hit you. We can get it all day every day, but how do we actually reduce or get rid of it altogether? We’re talking about stress.
de-stress at the coMForts oF Your desk Stress usually comes to us when were at our computers so following some of those can be hard to obtain. Here are some tips to help de-stress when you’re at work.
organise your Desk written by laura warD
Whether it’s caused by pressures at work, family or finances, we all experience stress, but in different ways. Stress can bring on headaches, sleepless nights, depression and anger. So relax, Mayhem! is here with a few ways easy to calm down...
go for a run/Walk We are all designed to move around and not to sit in chairs all day. So if you feel like you’ve been staring at the screen for the past hour and your back is starting to ache, get up and move around. Exercise is the best cure for stress. It releases endorphins and helps get rid of the days irritations. Simply take a walk or jog around the block a few times.
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Baking You may laugh at this one but baking actually helps lift your mood. Next time you’re feeling stressed and everything seems to be getting on top of you, grab your apron and get into the kitchen.
reaDing There’s nothing more relaxing than getting lost in the world of your favourite book. Reading concentrates the brain helping to distract you from prior tensions. Find a comfy spot and put your feel up for five minutes.
chew gum Chewing gum can help relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress during multitasking. Just remember, it’s better to share!
Put on some music and start clearing your desk because believe it or not, having some sense of control on your work and surroundings helps reduce the chaos. Finding it difficult to find reports or important information can promote the stress levels. So why not take the time to rearrange and get some order back onto your desk.
Breathing Taking deep breaths can help combat your stress levels and help you regain focus. This can be done whether you’re in a meeting, sat in front of your desk, sitting at home, commuting to work or anything you do in your everyday life. It’s that easy you can do it anywhere, anytime at any place.
take a screen Break So this one actually involves moving but sometimes we all need a screen break. Just a quick five minute break will help get you focused before you return. Even if you’re simply popping to the loo, taking your mind (and your eyes) away from the problem can help relieve the stress.
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tIPPle tIMe HiStoRY oF Vodka written by charlotte Johnson
It’s a firm favourite among drinkers and unsurprisingly results have confirmed it to be Britain’s favourite spirit of choice.
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t can be mixed, shaken into a cocktail or poured neat over ice. Yet many are unaware of the history of Vodka, which goes back a long way.
Made from either fermented grains, or potatoes and fruits, this happy ‘water’ was fi rst used as a form of medicine and gunpowder in the middle ages.
As you may have already guessed, Vodka originates from Eastern Europe, famously Russia and Poland.
Drinking Vodka for pleasure came later in the 14th century when it was described as the Russian national drink.
The earliest documented evidence dates back to the end of the 9th Century from Russia, where they refer to the drink as ‘voda’, meaning water.
Our awareness and love of this clear liquid was made known to Western Europe in the 19th century, when Russian soldiers involved in the Napoleonic Wars travelled across Europe.
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The household favourite, Smirnoff, is available to buy on shelves due to the Bolsheviks confiscating private distilleries in Moscow after the Russian Revolution. Fleeing Russia were a number of vodka makers, one of which emigrated to Paris and using the French version of his family name set up the fi rst Smirnoff distillery in the USA in 1934. It’s not just Smirnoff that’s available to be purchased from the shelves of your local supermarket, many other countries have tried their hand at creating quality Vodka that can rival the Russian recipe. Reyka, an Icelandic brand created in 2005 is an excellent choice for those wanting to experience a pure and crisp alternative. Handmade and containing fresh water from Iceland’s many lava
fields, this small emerging brand has already won the 2011 Vodka trophy by the International Wine and Spirit Competition, and ranks as one of the world’s top 10 Vodkas. Named as the winner of the 2016 World’s Best Vodka award, Valentine Vodka is something to get excited about. Created in Michigan, USA, Valentine has been described as being ‘Sweet, smooth and creamy on the tongue with a clean and supple fi nish’ mmmm. If all this talk of vodka is making you thirsty, but you want to try a brand created closer to home, taste Untamed irish Vodka. One of the best pure neutral vodkas available in 2016, Untamed will blow you away with its sweet texture and smooth cinnamon after taste.
toP tIPs For wInter BeautY
So, it’s that time again, the nights are drawing in, it’s colder, wetter and drearier than you ever remembered. But don’t fret because Mayhem! is here with some top beauty tips that will keep you looking and feeling great all winter long. And this goes for the boys too!
written by lisa walters
luscious liPs it may be obvious, but Vaseline is an absolute must-have purchase to keep your lips from chapping in the harsh weather conditions. It’s simple, effective and lasts for ages.
moisturising is a must With winter comes dry skin and you need not hide yourself away for months. You can buy loads of great moisturisers very cheaply (most of which are just as effective as the very expensive branded products). So keep your skin hydrated to reap the benefi ts.
make-uP There are many excellent bronzers out there if you want to keep the summery look going a little longer. Alternatively, wearing darker shaded lipsticks and eye
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shadows throughout winter really enhances a pale winter complexion (maroon is very ‘in’ this season).
hair care Cold winds don’t have to mean frizzy, dry, disheveled looking hair. Using a lower heat hair dryer and avoiding heat based styling products where possible will help keep split ends to a minimum.
hyDration It’s still crucially important to stay hydrated and if you get fed up with water, try herbal or green teas for a little variety. You can buy a range of fl avours from most supermarkets, from cranberry to mint. Not only do they keep you warm and toasty, they’re packed full of vital antioxidants that will rescue you from the inside, and give a healthy glow on the outside.
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