Who. What. Where? No. 92
First up, we’ve got some new music for you. It’s over to London-based singer Miraa May, who dropped her six track EP Kind Regards last Friday. How to describe Miraa’s sound if you weren’t bumping “I Dont Want Ya (DiDi)” back in the day? It’s empowering R&B that’s earned her collabs with Ghetts and Nines, three MOBO noms, and the attention of legendary producer Salaam Remi — the guy that also worked with none other than Amy Winehouse. Best of all, Miraa is actually hosting a listening party for the EP tonight. More details here.
As you know, FLANNELS has just changed the fashion game in Leeds with their stunning new flagship store. To really kick things off, they’re even hosting an exclusive Burberry pop-up. Starting on November 28th, the Burberry installation is pretty special — it’s designed like a park pavilion, complete with comfy benches and their own coffee cart, and it spotlights the brand’s outerwear. If you’re a real Burberry head, you’ll be keeping an eye out for pieces from their buzzy “It’s Always Burberry Weather” campaign — that was the one featuring the likes of Olivia Coleman and Little Simz. More details here.
Next up, it’s over to Guts Gallery, where London artist Elsa Rouy is pushing boundaries with her new show A Screaming Object. The centerpiece? A massive 7.5-metre frieze that’ll stop you in your tracks. Rouy’s known for walking that fine line between beauty and brutality, and this show takes it to another level. Her figures move between pleasure and pain, painted with a mix of classical softness and raw, scratched-out intensity. The whole experience gets even more immersive with an original soundtrack by Oscar Defriez setting the mood. Think twisted bodies, phantom clothes on washing lines, and paintings that blur the line between classical and contemporary. It’s intense, but that’s the point. Find out more here.
One that’s good for the soul now. The charity Choose Love is leveling up this year with their biggest store yet, hitting Regent Street from November 29th. Think department store, but with a twist — everything you buy goes straight to helping refugees worldwide. It’s a two-floor space (looking lovely thanks to designer Misty Buckley) that features everything from a shoe department to a grotto for kids. They’ve helped six million people since 2015, with celebs like Harry Styles and Dua Lipa backing the cause. More details here.
Attention everyone South of the river — Balamii’s taking over The Carpet Shop in Peckham for one massive end-of-year cypher. Four legendary DJs will be going back-to-back and over 30 MCs will share the mic. If you’re not familiar with Balamii, they’ve been on the scene since 2014, growing from a club mix app into South London’s go-to spot for fresh talent. From their tiny team of three, they’ve built something special — no big corporate backing, just pure love for the scene. Grab tickets here then take a look at Balamii’s recent show with rapper Slew, who we reckon is about to blow.
Love priests? Love Popes, for that matter? What about Ralph Fiennes as a Pope? What about Stanley are-we-rolling Tucci as a Pope? If you answered yes to all those, you’d probably enjoy Conclave, the latest flick from Edward Berger, who gave us the war drama All Quiet on the Western Front back in 2022. It’s about (you guessed it) Popes, and what happens when they have to select a new one. Head on over to Hackney Picturehouse on the 29th, and you can not only watch the film, but take part in a little Q&A with the film’s director. Tickets here.
