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Londonist Introduces DJ Cautious at London Pride

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Clubwatch: FiRE

With gay pride hitting London this weekend for its annual raunchfest of protesting, parading and partying, we thought it the right time to approach Megan Jones, promoter of Vauxhall house music mega-club FiRE, to find out what they will be getting up to. What are …

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Londonist Introduces: Dollyrocker

Buttoned Down Disco is fast becoming a London phenomenon. It’s practially free if you sign up for the secret venue invite. More importantly, for a club night in London it’s always really friendly. You could walk up to anyone and start talking to them if …

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Music Choice: Monday 11th June – Friday 15th

As the festival season kicks off into full swing, the range of “normal” bands playing the capital starts to dwindle as they recover from their Download and Isle of Wight sized hangovers and prepare for a Wireless one this weekend. First up, on Monday night, …

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Feel The Grass Between Your Toes

Missed out on tickets to Glastonbury? Can’t wait til the end of the summer for Reading festival? Wish all the cool festivals were on your doorstep? No need to worry as we have the answer. Get yourselves down to Stoke Newington (yes, you did read …

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Music Choice: Saturday and Sunday 9-10th June

The first proper weekend of the festival season is upon us, with many people jetting off to Download or Isle of Wight. However, for those of you stuck in the city this weekend, there are still lots of musical events you can feast your ears …

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From Our Maison To Yours

Not only does the fantastic French dance music and fashion label Kitsuné have a foxy new compilation hitting the shops next week, but they’re crossing the channel just to celebrate its release with you. From 8 p.m. this evening, Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen will …

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Goodbye to Frog

Only 5 months after Monday night institution Trash closed, it’s time for another big name in London clubbing to close it’s doors. This time – Frog. Having recently celebrated it’s 3rd birthday, Frog has spent each Saturday night bashing out indie and rock & roll …

Elsewhere in the Ist-a-verse

Seattlest has a talk with the photographer from last week’s “Segway Mom” and then experiences some dissension in the ranks over the question of wine vs. beer. It’s not West Side Story, but about as close as they’ll get. They’re also still waiting on some …

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Music Choice: Monday 4th – Friday 8th June

As the start of the festival season rolls around once again, many big tours are finished for the summer, leaving plenty of chances to catch that small indie act you missed so you could catch Mika that night… we give you the best of the …

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Clubwatch: Burn Soo Bright

Maybe because we’re getting on a bit, but we still prefer the “good old days” of Britpop to today’s Nu-Rave lifestyle. So when we heard about a night that was all about celebrating Justine, Lauren, Jarvis and crew, we were quite chuffed. We spoke to …