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Originally published in Uncut Take 346 [Review Of The Year 2025 issue]… In the mid-1990s, THE BEATLES returned with Anthology, a new kind of documentary about the group, in which they told their astonishing story in their own words. A curious name, but then this was a diverse portfolio of releases gathered under one roof. A TV series. A groundbreaking series of archival albums. book. And, most surprisingly, a new Beatles record! As the series and music is accorded a 30th-anniversary release, Uncut steps inside Anthology 2025 to hear about how it all came together, what passive-aggressive ukulele sounds like,…
Philadelphia artist Max Swan returns with new single “LMK”, a warm and intimate track centred around showing up for the people you love. Blending piano, soulful vocals and understated production, the song draws on Swan’s jazz and alternative R&B influences while embracing a more stripped back approach to his songwriting.The track is deeply connected to Swan’s own experiences, having spent the past five years rebuilding his home after a devastating flood in 2021. Much of “LMK” was written during long shifts working as a plumber, with Swan holding onto melodies and lyrics throughout the day before developing them at home.…
Rogue Shakespeare® (aka Ryan J-W Smith) is the most prolific sonneteer in world history*. This summer, he will set a new literary milestone with the release of his first 1,000 sonnets in his new book: Rogue Shakespeare’s Sonnets – Truth in Verse – Part I: The Path to Enlightenment in the Brave New World, Out Now. We caught up with Ryan for a chat about his career and inspiration… 1. You’ve written over 3k sonnets — an extraordinary number by any standard. Do you ever have moments when you read one back and think, “I don’t even remember writing that!”?…
Staffordshire, England’s Sonnen Blume has recently revealed their tender new song “Ghost”. The track is the lead single on their double A-side release “Ghost/Apple Pie, and Moon” and is the first to be released since their album “Home” came out earlier this year…. anethereal, acoustic-led gem that captures memory and emotion with breathtaking cinematic warmth.It is once more a classically driven track with vocals that are sure to get you leaning in. Musically speaking, this track is filled with wonderful moments, from a smattering of percussive tones to acoustic guitar and a cinematic chorus in the final third that feels…
On Sunday night, Sacramento alternative metal iconsDeftonesbrought chaos to London’s Victoria Park forAll Points EastpresentsOutbreak Fest. Photo by Clemente Ruiz Curated by the UK’s premier festival devoted to underground music’s thriving counterculture Outbreak Fest, the third full instalment in All Points East’s 2026 programme was a genre-amorphous celebration of boundary pushing sounds in all forms featuring the likes of IDLES, Amyl & The Sniffers, AFI, EsDeeKid, JPEGMAFIA, SALEMand more. Topped by headlinersDeftones, their 95 minute set spanned over three decades of some of the world’s most uncompromising alternative music. Pulling from tracks across their discography, from 1994’sAdrenalinealbum to 2025’sPrivate Music,…
You are back with a new film, Noblestone. What’s it about, and what made you want to return to the quirky caretaker character of Karen, and how did you approach evolving her story this time around?Noblestone is about an eccentric housemaid who is hired to live with a self-absorbed artist.The film features the return of ‘Karen’ the housemaid, who played a very similar role in my last feature, and had appeared before then in a few short films. I suppose Karen is less deranged here. Previously, she was much closer to a traditional horror villain. Here, she remains as creepy…
Starring: Reece Henderson, Gregory Fung, Ka-Yee ChanFilm Review by: Holly Baker49 Miles More is a wholesome comedy drama, centred around insurance salesman Max, who, along with his university friends, is about to embark on their yearly endeavour to Orford. Each year, they make this journey and gather together to honour their late friend. This is Oliver Cox’s second directorial feature, after Lure, a horror film, which was released earlier in 2026 and received a mixed reception. In contrast, 49 Miles More is a brilliant film; it is full of tender moments and a strong testament to friendship and loss. With…
Directed by: Bart SimpsonWritten by: Harvey Kurtzman et al.Starring: Harvey Kurtzman, Adele Kurtzman, Denis Kitchen, Terry Gilliam, Robert CrumbFilm review by: William HemingwayHarvey Kurtzman, along with his closest family members and colleagues, take us through the history of his illustrations and his publishing career, from the highs of creating MAD Magazine in the 1950’s all the way through to his final days as a lecturer in New York.Harvey Kurtzman (1924-1993) has been considered by some to be more important than Ken Kesey, Timothy Leary, Woodstock, Flower Power, or LSD ever were in the counterculture movements leading from the 50’s into…
For film enthusiasts who have spent years hearing whispers about lost masterpieces and legendary acts of censorship, the upcoming theatrical release of Ken Russell’s The Devils is nothing short of a landmark event.BFI Distribution, in partnership with Warner Bros. Clockwork, has unveiled a brand-new trailer featuring never-before-seen footage from the long-awaited 4K restoration. Opening in cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 30 October 2026, this release marks a historic occasion fifty-five years in the making: for the very first time, audiences will be able to experience the definitive, uncensored version of the film exactly as Russell intended it to…
Best/Favourite Christopher Nolan FilmChristopher Nolan has become one of the defining filmmakers of the 21st century, with a filmography marked by critical acclaim, major box office success and lasting cultural influence. His work is now instantly recognisable for its non-linear narratives, themes of memory, identity and time, striking practical effects, vast sense of scale, intense scores and protagonists consumed by a singular obsession. These qualities have made Nolan a brand in his own right, a status reinforced by Oppenheimer’s box office performance and The Odyssey’s historic IMAX run, with screenings reportedly sold out around the world until September. The Odyssey…
Americana UK’s Ian Rothery caught up with Waylon Payne via Zoom at his home in Nashville on one of the few days of the year when it might actually have been hotter in the UK than in Tennessee. Payne has just released his third album, Wayward, and the fact that it’s only his third in a 22-year recording career is a story in itself. Payne comes across as relaxed and affable. He’s clearly enjoying having a new record out, and he was very happy to discuss the making of this album and also talk about his not-so-easy journey to where…
Directed: Kanhaiya TrivediThis 16 minute short film is made of two love letters to the best city in the world.With deep love, 2 international students describe their feelings for London and how it has shaped the people they are becoming.Both the spoken testimony and the filmic record of Yours Faithfully leave the viewer with no doubt that London heightens the senses.’Trust’, ‘euphoria’ and ‘zest for life’ are some of the words chosen to describe the city and its electric energy.’There will always be something for you’, says one of our ‘letter writers’ over long takes of iconic locations such as…