Author: Steve May

Creator of Home Cinema Choice magazine, and Editor of The Luxe Review, Steve muses and reviews for Trusted Reviews, T3, Home Cinema Choice, Games Radar, Good Housekeeping, Louder Sounds, StereoNet and Boat International. He’s also the editor of professional home cinema website Inside CI. He's on Twitter/X, Tiktok and Instagram as @SteveMay_UK

by Steve May March 11, 2024

Culture

Gered Mankowitz: Legendary rock ‘n’ roll photographer opens exhibition in Gibson London store

His pictures of rock luminaries are instantly recognisable, and now Gered Mankowitz’s iconic images are on display at a freeContinue Reading

by Steve May March 11, 2024

Dining

Premium Tequila Enemigo Extra Añejo 00 challenges whisky as your go-to tipple

Is it time to swap your favourite whisky for Tequila? UK-founded luxury Tequila brand Tequila Enemigo believes so, offering itsContinue Reading

by Steve May March 8, 2024

Style

Meze Audio upgrades LIRIC planar magnetic headphones with better drivers and fancy wood earcups

Headphone specialist Meze Audio has launched the LIRIC 2nd Generation, an evolution of its high-end LIRIC planar magnetic closed-back headphones. Continue Reading

Audio-Technica ATH-AWKG Kurogaki wooden cans

by Steve May March 6, 2024

Style

These awesome Audio-Technica headphones transcend the boundaries of ordinary listening

Audio-Technica’s latest premium wooden headphones blend Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge audio technology. Handcrafted in the heart of Tokyo, the ATH-AWKGContinue Reading

by Steve May March 4, 2024

Dining

Lost In Time: An exclusive collection of rare Speyside single cask whiskies launched

The Whisky Exchange has unveiled its latest series of premium whiskies, under the banner Lost In Time. This collection ofContinue Reading

by Steve May March 3, 2024

Culture

Dune Part 2 review: Denis Villeneuve sci-fi epic has restored my faith in blockbuster cinema

Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 2 has restored my faith in sci-fi blockbusters. It’s a huge, sprawling cinematic spectacle that makesContinue Reading

James Bay, Tony Iommi, Jimmy Page, and Sir Brian May at the Gibson Garage London kickoff event on February 22, 2024

by Steve May March 1, 2024

Culture

Gibson strikes a chord with Gibson Garage London opening, a new mecca for music lovers

Iconic guitar brand Gibson has a new home in London. The Gibson Garage is the first Gibson flagship store toContinue Reading

by Steve May February 28, 2024

Dining

I tasted the Midleton Very Rare Ruby Edition 40th anniversary whiskey and it’s magnificent

By any measure, this 40th anniversary Ruby Edition from high-end Irish whiskey brand Midleton Very Rare, is an exceptional liquid.Continue Reading

A Barbie doll with her pink Barbie phone

by Steve May February 26, 2024

Culture

Come on Barbie: Nokia confirms official Barbie Flip Phone for Summer 2024

Nokia phone maker HMD (Human Mobile Devices), will launch a Barbie flip phone in partnership with Mattel this summer, theContinue Reading

by Steve May February 22, 2024

Technology

Pro-Ject Juke Box E1 vinyl system is a fusion of modern convenience and vintage soul

Take a close look at the Juke Box E1. This all-in-one music system from Austrian turntable titan Pro-Ject Audio SystemsContinue Reading