Books News Jane Austen’s first edition of ‘Emma’ sells for a staggering figure at auction by Tammy Moir Published in 1815, ‘Emma’ was the last of Austen’s novels to be published during her lifetime, and has just sold for £375,000. A rare first…
Books News A rare signed copy of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ is on sale for a whopping £225,000 by Tammy Moir A rare signed copy of J.D. Salinger’s groundbreaking novel, The Catcher in the Rye is going up for auction. One of the most banned books…
Music News Joni Mitchell performed a full set for the first time in 20 years by Chloe Maddren Joni Mitchell shocked fans when she joined Brandi Carlile on stage at the Newport Folk Festival on Sunday. It’s not every day you get the…
Books Music News A rare-book dealer has been charged with selling $100,00,00 worth of stolen Eagles lyrics by Tammy Moir New York Rare Book dealer Glenn Horowitz is facing court, alongside two co-conspirators for trying to sell stolen lyric sheets. Rare-book dealer Glenn Horowitz, alongside…
Music News Listen to Kurt Cobain and Dave Grohl perform a secret acoustic Nirvana set in 1991 by Happy Everyone’s for the better with the uncovering of this ultra-rare acoustic Nirvana set. The audio of the gig has surfaced 26 years to the day…
News Unseen colour footage of the Velvet Underground in 1969 has been uncovered by Charlie Young Unseen colour footage of The Velvet Underground performing at the Dallas Peace Moratorium in 1969 has surfaced. Unseen footage of ever-illusive band The Velvet Underground from…
Nature News Weird Sad tale of rare ginger baby seal being rejected from its colony proves it’s not easy being a ranga by Samara Louise An extremely rare, partially albino, ginger seal pup has been found on the island of Tyuleny by marine biologist Vladimir Burkanov. A rare ginger seal…
News “Once-in-a-decade” WA superstorm will ease this afternoon, according to BOM by Happy A massive superstorm has been ravaging southern parts of Western Australia and will continue to affect areas until this afternoon, according to the Bureau of…
News Sonic Youth’s Lee Ronaldo has released three rare recordings to Bandcamp by James Peppercorn Lee Ronaldo, one of the two lead guitarists of Sonic Youth, has release two albums and a song to Bandcamp. The rare releases are the…
Music LISTEN: Hudson Mohawke – wxaxrxp mix by Sarah Gillard As part of Warp Records’ three-day NTS takeover, Hudson Mohawke has made a mixtape of unreleased gold. It’s an epic blockbuster full of experimental ideas,…
News Record breaking snowfall has hit Athens, transforming the city into a white, mystical wonderland by Molly Ulm Over the weekend while Sydney experienced its hottest night ever recorded, in Greece the weather was the complete opposite. Athen’s famous historical landmark the Acropolis, became…
News Rare demos from Morrissey and The Smiths emerge via fan site by Emily Mathison Numerous rare and never before released recordings from Morrissey and The Smiths have emerged via a Morrissey fan site forum member. Uploaded to a Soundcloud account,…
News Toro y Moi unveils four #rare, never before released tracks by Emily Mathison Toro y Moi has surprised fans by dropping four new tracks via his Soundcloud page. The tunes come after Moi recently released another surprise mixtape, titled…
