After the (non-)scandal of (un-)banned Tube posters, the works of Lucas Cranach the Elder are now well and truly on show at the Royal Academy. Painter, print-maker, illustrator, businessman, propagandist, and huge fan of the female nude, this is Cranach’s first major exhibition in Britain. …
A night of beatboxing sponsored by Becks Vier is unfolding this Thursday at the Vibe Bar‘s new upstairs lounge. Human beatbox Shlomo will be performing with his awesome sounding Vocal Orchestra, in what should be the largest group of beatboxers ever assembled on one stage …
This week saw Londonist Get Scientific when we previewed We Are Scientists playing Soho Revue Bar this Tuesday, get excited about Eurovision and get cosy with Portico Quartet. A busy week all in all! Looking ahead to this week however, we have Eels playing Royal …
Though this story would have been more appropriate for Valentine’s Day, this love letter from long ago was returned a week late for that lovey-dovey deadline. Still, this sentimental stuff tugs at our little heartstrings, so we’re happy to report that a stolen love letter, …
Fancy seeing quite a big band in a teeny weeny venue? You’re in luck! Tickets have just been put on sale for a Tiscali showcase at Soho Revue Bar. Headlining are We Are Scientists who are making a return with their 2nd album and single …
This week, Londonist caught two bands at either end of the musical scale – American metal stars Wolves in the Throne Room @ Underworld and the ever great Elbow at an intimate Porchester Hall show. We also started offering you the chance to win tickets …
On a cold winter night in North London, we meet with hotly tipped indie pop beat combo The Wave Pictures before their gig at the Islington Bar Academy. Counting Jeffrey Lewis, Dean Wareham, Darren Hayman and Herman Düne as fans David Tattersall (vocals, guitar), Franic …
We’ve not done very well on the virtuous January front and seem to have spent all our money and most of our nights out on the lash with a flagrant disregard for propriety and our bank account. We don’t mind though because, as usual, there …
Nu-metal stars Linkin Park are the main draw on Monday night, with support coming from the mighty Biffy Clyro as they play the first of two consecutive nights at the O2, and whilst tickets are all sold out, there are a few floating around on …
Perhaps your New Year’s resolutions have all made their way to the rubbish bin by now. You’re sneaking ciggies again, you’re spending more nights at the pub than not, and you’ve worked out exactly two times, despite the shiny new gym membership. Don’t worry, you’re …
Three weeks into the New Year, probably one week until payday and telly’s rubbish (except for new CSI), the weather’s grey and the detox is wearing thin. Don’t give in to those January blues! Here’s what can get you out of the house for not …
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