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By David de Winter - Sports Editor @davidjdewinter ***** It’s a Saturday night in Elephant & Castle in the 1950s.  Teenagers Josie and Teddy are grooming themselves for a night on the town with the sounds of Johnny Valentine ringing in their ears over the airwaves.  There is an air of post-war optimism in the two youngsters as they preen themselves in front of the mirror looking dapper in their drainpipe trousers, pristine shirts and smart ties. And how apt that...

“Stay low, keep your face hidden, and remember: you are Rebel X,” our masked military leader barks at us, as we dash full pelt through the winding tunnels of a mysterious army base. Not your usual Thursday afternoon in central London. This is not a covert military mission, but Secret Cinema’s latest, and possibly greatest, offering - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. Here at TLE we’re not ones for spoilers, but given a price tag that would uncurl Princess...

Adam Cleaver has returned with his latest single 'The Salt Mine', released on 15th June 2015 via Veta Records. Ready yourself for chilled vibes a la Bon Iver, colourful facepaint and some slightly unnerving optical illusions in the new video, which you can watch below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89HoQNbjJmo&feature=youtu.be Check out more from Adam on Soundcloud.  

By Adam Turner (@AdamTurnerPR) Widely tipped as one of Scotland's most up-and-coming bands, The Lafontaines were performing their first headline London gig at the Barfly last week. I decided to pop down to see what all the fuss was about. But it wasn't this pop-rock, hip-hop, rap-savvy (more genres than you can fit in a reasonably sized record box) quintet that impressed, but the murky, haunting sounds of their Elbow/Tame Impala-esque support act, Pusher. The grunge-ridden top floor room of the Barfly...

By Jonathan Hatchman, Food Editor, @TLE_Food Central London’s Edel Assanti are set to present the debut UK solo exhibition from Puerto Rican artist Radames Juni Figueroa. Opening on June 12th, the site-specifically designed installation will be open until July 31st and is set to merge art, cocktails, concerts and live performances. All of these will be transmitted from a Tree House within the venue that’s constructed from materials inspired by the tropical rainforest and the streets of San Juan where...

A truly modern collective, Variant Space founders Nasreen Raja and Nasreen Shaikh Jamal Al Lail met not at art school or in a studio, but on Instagram. We caught up with one half of the team to learn more about their London-based, all female, all Muslim, creative collective. Both artists identify as British Muslims but with deep connections to other places, and explore ideas of identity, culture, faith and gender through their work. Nasreen Raja specialises in printed textiles, inspired by...

Two days to go until your life is once again completely taken over by Orange is the New Black! Alex is back being a badass, Piper's power grows and a 'genetically perfect' newbie will be joining the ladies of Litchfield pen. Season three out on Netflix June 12th. Cannot wait. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sbdfrd5JS-A&feature=youtu.be

By Julia Prigmore  Back Into Paradise is precisely where Kentish-born Ben Montague’s fourth studio album will transport you to – as each earnest song carries you through his musical journey. Ben kicks things off with the infectious title track, showcasing his raw vocals with an anthemic, passionate chorus. This, combined with a powerful orchestral and choral accompaniment builds to a compelling finish. It’s got all the ingredients for a summer hit. Each track is charming in its own way. ‘We...

By Beth Roberts The great British summertime is upon us, which can only mean one thing – notoriously unpredictable weather. That's why more Brits than ever are ditching their wellies in favour of sunnier climes, heading to Europe for some epic music getaways. A staple on the jetsetter's festival calendar, Barcelona’s Primavera drew record crowds last weekend thanks to a combination of cheap flights, sure-fire sunshine and an impressive roster of acts. But if you missed Primavera don’t worry -...