Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy review - second view
(Fri 03 Feb 2012 08:35)
If someone wanted to make TV for Salvador Dali and Rene Magritte then Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy would be it. The artwork, decadent use of colour and reckless abandonment of the rules of form is a delight to watch.
14 MORE BANDS ANNOUNCED FOR DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
(Wed 01 Feb 2012 09:43)
TEARING UP DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL… 14 MORE BANDS JOIN 10th YEAR CELEBRATION INCLUDING
SLASH FEAT MYLES KENNEDY, MEGADETH, RISE AGAINST, STEEL PANTHER AND MANY MORE
Comedy circles - 1993 heroes Vic Reeves and Red Dwarf return
(Fri 27 Jan 2012 19:01)
The second coming of comedy's revolutionaries is upon us. The spirit of 1993 has arisen out of the BBC archives in White City, and is hitting the box with a costly face lift and a new attitude. Anarchy and escapism is o
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy - leave your logic at the door
(Thu 26 Jan 2012 13:17)
Mighty Boosh hero Noel Fielding has revealed he is concerned about how the new series will be received because many viewers are unwilling to leap beyond logic and pull apart the story line.
Foreseeing 18 year cycles: Turn the wheel ~ cultural boom and bust
(Sun 22 Jan 2012 23:29)
As we move into the year of the Dragon, Purple Revolver will continue to study the 18 year economic cycles and their impact on culture. Here is the introduction article from our 1993 Future Throwback Über zine...
The Future Laboratory coming to Liverpool for Global Entrepreneurship Congress
(Thu 19 Jan 2012 20:58)
Liverpool-based Think will bring brand strategy and innovation team The Future Laboratory, to the city as part of the forthcoming Global Entrepreneurship Congress.
The National to curate ATP festival
(Wed 18 Jan 2012 15:22)
ATP have just announced that indie favourites The National will curate this year's Nightmare Before Christmas.
1993 styles are back - All Apologies
(Sun 15 Jan 2012 13:31)
Fashion moves in cycles, it's an old adage that everything comes back around, but being ahead of the mainstream 20 year nostalgia kick by following the 18 year cycle is wear it's at.
Rising Star: Daughter
(Thu 12 Jan 2012 15:53)
Since releasing her debut E.P. ‘The Wild Youth’ in November of last year, Elena Tonra has created a critics haven with her blend of delicate, acoustic indie folk.
The changing faces of female MCs
(Tue 10 Jan 2012 18:34)
With all this fresh focus on the women of hip hop, it’s important to remember the women that started it all. Although, it’s evolution may alienate some fans.
Valentines Day LoveFest competition WIN! Purple Revolver LoveFest swag
(Tue 10 Jan 2012 12:29)
We at Purple Towers joyfully agree with OutKast's Andre 3000 that 'Everyday the 14th'
Lisa Lashes' dream festival lineup
(Sun 08 Jan 2012 20:12)
For her ultimate festival lineup, Lisa Lashes chose Elvis Presley, Kissy Sellout and Sander von Doorn.
Pharrell Williams sets up new youth club
(Sun 08 Jan 2012 17:35)
The Pharrell Williams Youth Center gained the backing of beauty care brand Kiehl’s, and is expected to open this year
Purple Revolver unleashes third wave of Uber zines with Dr Martens vouchers
(Sat 07 Jan 2012 16:53)
The Editors launched the latest 1993 Future Throwback issue of Über zine with an ice-cold kick-ass party in association with Dr Martens.
Mr. Brainwash L.A. art show extended due to overwhelming demand
(Sat 07 Jan 2012 16:27)
Mr. Brainwash will open the doors to his Los Angeles exhibition for the last time on Sunday, January 8th.
Michael Kiwanuka tops BBC Sound of 2012
(Fri 06 Jan 2012 16:36)
Soulful singer song-writer Michael Kiwanuka has topped the BBC sound of 2012.
Steptoe & Son at 50 - five influences on modern comedy
(Thu 05 Jan 2012 01:22)
The show's influence on British comedy is tangible and all encompassing - shaping the standard format for sitcoms we all know and love today.
The XX post new demo
(Mon 26 Dec 2011 14:15)
The XX have posted a new demo today (December 26th) entitled 'Open Eyes.'
Bill Murray, the deadpan existentialist - Groundhog Day and Eternal Cycles
(Tue 20 Dec 2011 08:35)
Bill Murray is a comedy god. He posesses a glint in his eye, a beam from the soul which warns the audience that he is capable of anything.
Little Red Vintage late night Christmas shopping party
(Tue 20 Dec 2011 08:08)
Liverpool's top vintage shop Little Red Vintage is painting the town red in the countdown to Christmas on Thursday 22nd December with an exclusive late-night shopping extravaganza.
