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One thing you can say about Quasi is that they’ve done their time. Formed way back in 1993 they’re veterans of the US scene having ridden the wave of riot grrl, grunge and nu-metal without comprising their irreverent take on rock music. Their CV reads …

The five-night Topman CTRL Student Tour boasts some fairly high-profile touring acts alongside promising local bands at smaller venues in Newcastle, Leeds, Exeter and Nottingham. Last night was London’s turn – and we were treated to a nimble show in Southwark’s murky Shunt venue. Deep …

Dalston gets the royal treatment on Friday 23rd April, as Land of Kings returns to bring alternative music and mayhem to the masses. Well, perhaps not the masses – but certainly the lucky few people who can still get tickets. Land of Kings is Dalston’s …

On Tuesday audience members were treated to an impressive light spectacle, driving rock-folk music, and a vocal performance that could have filled Shepherd’s Bush Empire without a sound system. Amy Macdonald sings with a rich, resounding alto that is powerful enough to knock you backward, …

Writing songs about sex, drugs and rock n roll is so last century. At least that’s the impression you get from Austin’s Shearwater. Named after a species of seabird their songs explore the fragility and the beauty of the natural world. They’re not just tapping …

On Thursday night the first ever music event to be held in the cavernous loading bay of The Royal Albert Hall will take place. The event, which is a part of the Red Bull Music Academy, sees this 138 year old venue turned into a …

Gigging on a bleary February night requires a bit of motivation, but last night’s show was promoted by the lovely people at Upset the Rhythm, which means you’re guaranteed three bands that will inspire and deafen at the same time. Starting proceedings are Think About …

Friday night was one of those dark drizzly, depressing nights that has you wishing you had stayed inside watching crappy Friday night TV. But for those who did make it down to the Borderline to witness Grand Archives first ever UK show, were certainly not …

Tonight, The Magic Numbers – who met at school in London and live here still – play a sold out show at Wilton’s Music Hall. Built in the 1850s, and tucked away down an inconspicuous alleyway in the East End, Wilton’s is the oldest and …

Ariel Pink is something of a misunderstood genius. He tinkered away in his bedroom for around ten years compiling way out there tunes on lo fi equipment, expecting them to never see the light of day. Five years ago though, he signed to the Animal Collective’s …