Live music
John Fullbright at Islington Assembly Hall
The disco ball on the ceiling sprinkles its light dots over the expectant attendees in Islington Town Hall. The…
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Published articles
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The Confessions of Gordon Brown at the Ambassadors
A somewhat stressed Gordon Brown enters the stage, yelling, wondering where his staff are and loudly asking why…
By Johanna Eliasson
Live music
Beaty Heart at Rough Trade East
When Beaty Heart, originating from Goldsmiths, University of London, enter the Rough Trade East stage they immediately dress…
By Johanna Eliasson
Album
The Sunshine Underground – The Sunshine Underground
Nu Rave was declared dead by NME in mid 2008. It got its name from its fans; with…
By Johanna Eliasson
Album
Pixies – Indie Cindy
Pixies' latest album has finally arrived, 23 years since the 1991 release of Trompe Le Monde. Since then…
By Johanna Eliasson
Theatre
London Festival of Cabaret 2014: Scott Alan at the Hippodrome
Just off Leicester Square is The Hippodrome, a gaming hall with floors tiled with coins and velvet mats. It…
By Johanna Eliasson
Play
How to Build a Better Tulip at the Tabard Theatre
In a snug greenhouse at a university in Leicestershire botanist Audrey Braddock (Zoe Ann Bown) opens the play,…
By Johanna Eliasson
Live music
The Horrors at 100 Club
It is at the iconic 100 Club that The Horrors host their launch show for new album Luminous,…
By Johanna Eliasson
Live music
Cherub at Barfly
After two albums and an upcoming third, Cherub played their first ever gig in London last night. Stating…
By Johanna Eliasson
Live music
Brett Dennen at the Borderline
Hiding behind a fringe and a pair of heavy glasses, Brett Dennen enters the stage with his elephant-adorned…
By Johanna Eliasson