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IN BRIEF Grammys and Republic Record drop the term ‘urban’ when describing music created by Black artists. HBO’s Chernobyl leads TV BAFTA Awards with 14 nominations. It now ties with Killing Eve as the most nominated show in the history of the BAFTAs. The Playstation 5 reveal event showcased games such as Godfall, Vampire: The Masquerade, the new game by Bloodlines 2 and Dead Space writer Antony Johnston. 2011’s The Help, starring Viola Davis, takes #1 spot on Netflix despite the star’s criticism that “it wasn’t the voices of the maids that were heard”.
Guerrilla Collective host livestream in support of Black Lives Matter SAM PEGG
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THE STREETS - NONE OF US ARE GETTING OUT OF THIS LIFE ALIVE (10/07/2020)
The Streets have been personally responsible for one of the most iconic tracks of the 00s with ‘Fit But You Know It’. After almost a decade away from the studio, their next album is almost here. The upcoming release features collaborations aplenty with tracks featuring Tame Impala amongst others, this comeback album is one to watch out for this summer!
RECORDS EDITOR THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS - MADE OF RAIN (31/07/2020) After a near 30 year absence from the music scene, The Psychedelic Furs are finally back with their upcoming release, Made of Rain. After being delayed several times due to COVID, the record is FINALLY nearly here.
FILM EDITOR
THE OLD GUARD, DIR. GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD (10/07/2020)
Charlize Theron stars in Netflix’s latest action thriller, which sees the Atomic Blonde actress lead a team of immortal mercenaries. Based on the original graphic novel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kiki Layne and Dudley from Harry Potter fill out the cast.
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HAMILTON - DISNEY+ (03/07/2020)
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s wildly popular musical and the biggest theatre phenomenon of the last decade is finally landing on Disney+ . The film version of the musical features all original Broadway cast, including Miranda himself as the American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton.
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FONTAINES D.C. - A HERO’S DEATH (31/07/2020)
Fontaines D.C. make the most addictive and energetic music. With this album coming out in the middle of summer, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the loud noise they will undoubtedly make!
Following the death of George Floyd, the Guerrilla Collective decided to postpone their indie showcase event that was due to run from June 6th-8th. However, noting how race is an issue across all countries and industries, Guerrilla Collective took the time to try and spark a time of reflection within the gaming community. They replaced their showcases with a four hour live stream on June 7th to help “highlight Black voices in our industry, dedicated exclusively to showcasing games created by Black developers, titles featuring Black protagonists, and conversations with these creators”. It was a demonstration of talent, passion and a wide network of Black content creators, proving a great way to showcase the dedication and time that Black individuals have put into the thriving gaming community, as well as giving them a platform to discuss their struggles within the industry.
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