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Two gigs, one common thread of musical joy
better joy and Bottlemoth — live in London
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The Felice Brothers + Anthony D'Amato: Electric Ballroom, London [Live]
There’s a special kind of atmosphere in Camden tonight.
Dolores Forever: Rough Trade East, London [Live]
At the end of September, Dolores Forever released one of the very best albums of the year so far, their debut 'It's Nothing'.
Hannah Grae + Yuneki, The Grace, London [Live]
Wales is producing some incredibly exciting independent acts at the moment, from the lilting Americana of Eleri, to the rich alt-pop of Hana Lili.
Francis of Delirium + Gia Ford + Dog Race: Oslo Hackney, London [Live]
Jana Bahrich of Francis of Delirium doesn't do things by halves.
EEVAH: The Met Lounge, Peterborough [Live]
I'm very late to be publishing this as life seems to have become busy recently - this was a show I went to about a month ago which definitely deserves a…
Carpark + Devon + Sister: Moth Club, London [Live]
Last Friday night, I went down to The Moth Club, a fantastic small venue in East London, to see Carpark play their biggest headline show to date.
Plasticine + Comforts + Candar: Signature Brew, London [Live]
Live music has the power to turn a mundane day into an unforgettable, joyful one; to transform your emotions; and to bring a group of strangers…
Holly Humberstone + Medium Build: O2 Academy, Leicester [Live]
I make no secret of the fact that I'm a Holly Humberstone fan.
Freya Beer + Tizane: The Camden Assembly, London [Live]
Last week, I finally had the opportunity to see Freya Beer, a goth/noir rock singer-songwriter from West London, performing live.
Baby Queen + Lynks: Lafayette, London [Live]
One thing I love about regularly going to gigs is how each one is different.
Chloe Lorentzen: The Arts Centre, Stamford [Live]
Last Saturday I paid a visit to the familiar surroundings of the Cellar Bar at Stamford Arts Centre, to see Chloe performing again, and for the first…
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