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Luton culture is diverse. Here you’ll find articles about art, music, comedy, festivals, film and much more

Dois Padres frontman Danny Young
Music

Return of the biggest, brashest, most untouchable hombres around, as Dois Padres deliver new delinquent ditty

June 28, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Return of the biggest, brashest, most untouchable hombres around, as Dois Padres deliver new delinquent ditty

“Luton feels like where it all started and now, doing this record with Vandalism Begins at Home, feels like it’s coming full circle with people who believe in us. Everyone is rising together,” says Danny […]

The Palpitations
Culture

Music review: The Palpitations – Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich (EP)

June 19, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Music review: The Palpitations – Feed the Poor, Eat the Rich (EP)

If great art comes from great pain, then The Palpitations step forward as storytellers of a new apocalyptic rock Renaissance. They’ve frescoed the ceiling in intricate imagery, all of it black as  a dystopian disco of […]

JW Paris
Music

New single ‘That’s Why’ by JW Paris premiered on Transmission Indie radio show

May 28, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on New single ‘That’s Why’ by JW Paris premiered on Transmission Indie radio show

Luton rockers JW Paris premiered new single ‘That’s Why’ on hometown Diverse FM radio show Transmission Indie on Monday night (May 25). The track that oozes fuzzy, thrashy riffs and raw attitude, will be released […]

The Palpitations bassist Nishant Joshi (right) and singer Tom Talbot
Music

Exclusive: Rock doc to give government Palpitations over virus PPE legal bid

May 1, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Exclusive: Rock doc to give government Palpitations over virus PPE legal bid

“If we get to the High Court, it’ll be like a rock show like you’ve never seen,” says doctor and musician Nishant Joshi, who is on a collision course with the government over the lack […]

SOURDOUGH: (L-R) Charlie Burnett, Jacob Kyte and Connor Bishop at Gun Factory studios where they recorded Expected
Music

SOURDOUGH on the rise after single launch on new Luton record label

April 3, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on SOURDOUGH on the rise after single launch on new Luton record label

A new Luton indie and alternative music record label has launched with the release of the new single by one of the hottest bands in town. Expected is the new track from SOURDOUGH, three riotous […]

JW Paris
Culture

Music review: Favourite Thing / Royalty by JW Paris

February 7, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Music review: Favourite Thing / Royalty by JW Paris

Part banger, part living embodiment of a Steve Jobs philosophy, Favourite Thing sees JW Paris recognise that ‘people don’t know what they want until you show it to them’. “We are your favourite thing and you […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Bristol City reaction, Fulham preview, Pelly bangers and Cranie return

October 23, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Bristol City reaction, Fulham preview, Pelly bangers and Cranie return

The Luton Press Pass returns after a short hiatus for Episode 12, featuring the reaction to the Hatters’ magnificent 3-0 home win over Bristol City. The victory came complete with a first Championship clean sheet […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

September 21, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

In episode 8 of The Luton Press Pass, Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voices of Luton Town, Simon Pitts and Darren Salter, to look back at the 3-2 defeat at Queens Park […]

Wardown Park
Festivals

Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

September 14, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

Luton is about to be treated to another People Power Passion event, this time with the town’s children in mind. The Children’s Peace Party will see families descend on Wardown Park in celebration of the […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

September 5, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

In episode 7 of The Luton Press Pass, The Lutonian Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voice of Luton Town, Simon Pitts, to look back at the 2-1 Championship victory over Huddersfield. The […]

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  • JW Paris.
    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
  • The Bricklayers' Arms
    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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