The Velvetines @ O2 Bar Academy Islington

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London, 18th August

Last time I was at the Bar Academy, it was the Carling Academy 2, and I was 14 years old and scared of the boozed-up metalheads. Three years later I bring my slightly jaded and … Read More

Orphan Boy @ Dublin Castle

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London, 16th August

Tonight I’m at the Dublin Castle in London’s Camden Town to check out Orphan Boy from Manchester, who just released their second album ‘Passion Pain & Loyalty’.  Orphan Boy – Rob Cross, Paul Smith and … Read More

Bear In Heaven @ Cargo

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London, 21st August

Showing up about a half hour early to the gig, I had the chance to mingle around the venue for a while and get a real feel for it. Cargo is a gorgeous little venue … Read More

Kirsty Almeida @ Jazz Cafe’

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London, 12 August

Kirsty Almeida is described on her Myspace page as an enigmatic, true eccentric, playing a timeless spectrum of soul, folk blues and voodoo pop. On Thursday evening she took to the stage at the Jazz … Read More

Lucky Soul @ the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen

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London, 10th August

On Tuesday night the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen exuded a feeling of nostalgia with a host of retro revivalists taking to the stage. The evening was dominated by a classic pop vibe with a … Read More

Conspiracy for Good – Mystery Jets @ Victoria House

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London, 7th August

The hotly anticipated climax to the busy day of events that was the close to the Conspiracy for Good, the Mystery Jets played a special show at Victoria House in Holborn. Taking to the stage, … Read More

Peter Murphy @ Dingwalls

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London, 5th August

Given that the ticket sales were so small that the gig had to be relocated from the Electric Ballroom to Dingwalls, many would be forgiven for assuming that Peter Murphy is yet another failing aspect … Read More

Mirrorkicks @ Barfly

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up the stairs of the Barfly, and swinging open the door, I was confronted with the sound of the Electric Fusiliers. This four piece immediately set the bar for the rest of the night. There sweet guitar riffs … Read More

Goodluck Jonathan @ The Water Rats

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London, 6th August

Standing outside of the Water Rats the world seemed a little surreal, the streets were so quiet but inside this London theatre bar, the atmosphere was alive and welcoming, all nicely held together with the … Read More

Awolnation/To The Bones @ Camden Barfly

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London, 2nd August

When I first heard that this show had sold out, I was impressed. Then I turned up to the venue and realised selling out the Barfly is a bit like selling put your friend’s living … Read More