Editor's Log 033
London Calling, Tummy Ache is horny, and Dev Hynes’ new score
Hey everyone,
Welcome back to the Editor’s Log. Great week, even if it’s far too hot to function. Mostly, though, I’m just glad to be done with school forever (tbh, still can’t quite believe it’s all done).
Monday
Tummy Ache has released its Horny issue, which I’m excited to dig into, though I can’t shake the feeling this particular market is firmly in the Erotic Review’s grip. Room for two, hopefully.
Tuesday
Dev Hynes is at work on his sixth film score, this time for Olivia Wilde’s new A24 film, ‘The Invite.’ I never made it through ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ (by most accounts the press tour was the better watch), but I’ve got high hopes for this one; the cast includes Seth Rogen, Edward Norton, Penelope Cruz, and more.
Wednesday
Bianca Saunders won the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund! I’m a big, big Bianca Saunders fan, my favourite pair of trousers is hers, as I’ll tell anyone who stands still long enough. She’s also announced her move into womenswear, arriving next year.
Two Shell have announced their next album, out October 16th. Everything they do intrigues me, so I’m very ready for this one, blurring the line between man and machine.
Thursday
Fimiguerrero dropped a surprise EP, and it’s really good. Fimi’s always been one of my favourites from the underground, his album ‘Immigrant’ is essential listening, so if this is the direction he’s heading, count me in.
I also sat my last ever exam! Thank god. Still, no rest for the wicked…
Friday
The new London Museum opens this November, with treasures including the guitar from the cover of The Clash’s ‘London Calling,’ Banksy’s ‘Piranhas,’ and Charles Dickens’ chair. They’re pitching it as more of a social space too, with programming that runs to free afternoon tea parties and family events. (A museum that feeds you? Sold.)
Magculture is throwing its first ever fair, with works from the Erotic Review, Mitchell Bradshaw, and others. It’s set for July 4th, and best believe I’ll be heading down.
After that I hit Ellen Poppy Hill’s Alfie’s Antiques pop-up, where she was selling dresses and hangers. I adore all her work, though this time I restrained myself and didn’t buy a thing. Alfie’s Antiques is very cool though, not least for the (fake) shark lurking in their koi pond.
Then it was Wingstop before EartH Hackney for Eastern Margins and Maxxing. Amil Raja’s set was a highlight, and it was very cool to see Thaiboy Digital live. I interviewed him a couple of months ago for The Face, though it closed before the piece could run.
Saturday
Nike very kindly invited me to their box at Wembley for Harry Styles and Shania Twain. First time in a box, which was nuts, and everyone was lovely. I can’t say Shania Twain quite won me over, but Harry Styles was very cool. I won’t claim to be his biggest fan, yet I had a great time. And the stamina: nearly two hours straight. Very, very impressive.
Sunday
The Dove’s Word hosts its first pop-up on July 12th, with all sales going to the Malala Fund. The line-up includes Mya Nicoll, Lucila Safdie, Aaron Esh, and Ashley Williams. An honourable endeavour, and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s on offer and hopefully buying something.
Until next week,
Sik
P.S. Hope everyone had fun at Fete. Next year, I’m there.