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• Interview: James Birkin

  

  James Birkin is an artist who focusses on the architecture in his hometown city of Coventry. The Raccoon speaks to him about how he got interested in the... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2013 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE, CURRENT

• Stream: Maya Jane Coles – ‘Comfort’

  

  Got an iPhone or iPad? Got the internet? Got ears? Well, Maya Jane Coles and Clash Magazine have a present for you. You lucky things. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Stream: Nicholas Jaar Remixes ‘Random Access Memories’

  

  Minimal maestro Nicolas Jaar’s offshoot Darkside has remixed the biggest record of the year, and it’s pretty good. I’m not sure what would convince anyone to tr... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 CULTURE, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Stream: Jamie XX at Night & Day Festival

  

  Everyone’s favourite Jamie has a present for us all. Electro-wonder Jamie xx has made his recent set at the Berlin edition of The xx’s own Night Day festival... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 CULTURE, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Star Slinger Reworks Miguel

  

  Let’s make one thing clear. Miguel’s Adorn is a great, great tune. The opening track of last year’s album Kaleidoscope Dream brims with a swagger and bravado... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 CULTURE, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• RIP James Gandolfini & RIP Tony Soprano

  

  Last night we all heard the tragic and untimely news that actor James Gandolfini had passed away, aged just 51. Gandolfini, who is undoubtedly best known for hi... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 CULTURE, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT

• Band With Daft Name Release New Single

  

  Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, purveyors of well crafted, inoffensive indie pop are gearing up for the release of new album, Fly By Wire, which is due... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2013 CULTURE, CURRENT, ENTERTAINMENT