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Reverie return with ‘ray of light in quite a dark time’ as new single set to drop

May 25, 2021 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Luton shoegaze rockers Reverie are about to return from an 11-year hiatus with the release of their track ‘Optimism’ after they reformed during lockdown and recorded remotely. The four-piece scattered around the country and even […]

Lockdown has levelled the playing field for Hylton’s hopes of helping Hatters

June 18, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off

Danny Hylton says the lockdown has levelled the playing field for him and raised hopes he can feature in the final nine games of the season. The striker suffered a serious knee injury in March […]

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 — [...]
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 [...]