Pocketbooks, Cola Jet Set, Foxes! and The Cavalcade play London’s Pic ‘n’ Mixx

Pic 'n' Mixx - May 29 at the Buffalo Bar

In a two-part news special coming from hubs directly related to moi, I am pleased to confirm – and remind you? – that indiepop and mix CD spectacular Pic ‘n’ Mixx is returning to London’s Buffalo Bar on May 29 with a stonking line-up of Pocketbooks, Cola Jet Set, Foxes! and The Cavalcade.

Here is where you subscribe (buy tickets), for a grand total of just £6: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/75482 … Continue Reading

Offshoot One Bird Records adds Treasure to London MillionYoung date

Treasure, a.k.a. Hari Ashurst

Following the exciting announcement a while back that One Bird Records, an offshoot of MINE (yes, all mine – hello), had announced its first gig, it is now time to reveal a change to the bill.

Before you read on – and you trust me by now, right? – please book yourself a ticket: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/77883 – it’s for July 7 at London’s favourite pub, The Stag’s Head. It’s even got a house cat!

It’s already Pitchfork-adored and glo-fi thing of beaut’ MillionYoung’s first ever London show, and it’s now Stereogum-treasured Treasure’s second official London show to boot, too. Fresh. … Continue Reading

Cats and Cats and Cats album launch – May 15 at The Luminaire

Cats and Cats and Cats

MG faves Cats and Cats and Cats, who headlined our show at The Monarch back in January, have revealed details of their upcoming album launch.

It’ll be taking place on May 15 at The Luminaire in Kilburn, and they’ll be ably supported by Ute – who also played our Monarch show – and Lime Headed Dog. … Continue Reading

Introducing… The Independent Music Podcast

The Independent Music Podcast came from a bout of mutual frustration on Twitter between @GarethBearded and @MonoMusic, better known as Gareth Main and James Elliman, over the lack of dedicated new release radio. They both wanted a podcast that hand-picked some of the best releases of the week and delivered them to your ears every week. … Continue Reading

UKG chat with Oxide… “expect some garage bangers at Thrice As Nice!”

The advent of dubstep has seen a resurgence in popularity for UK Garage, arguably where the new scene’s roots came from. And it’s well timed, being that Muso’s Guide is currently promoting UKG night THRICE AS NICE featuring none other than number-one hit sensations Oxide and Neutrino, of the legendary So Solid Crew.

Here’s more on that:

THRICE AS NICE

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dEbruit’s in London! TONIGHT!

dEbruit

Our friends over at Brave and Bold are putting on an awesome show at Village East in London tonight, where you’ll find some damn amazing stuff.

After being put onto dEbruit by our chum Wendy Roby at Drowned In Sound, this night became a super-must. If you’ve not heard the magic of dEbruit’s bumpy, hippity-hoppity, stretchy, fizzy, Afrobeat-influenced marvellousness, run along to Spotify to listen to the Spatio Temporel EP.

The rest of the night goes a little like this:

“A diverse night of 21st century beats and bass from digi afro rhythms to psychadelic prog-hop from dEbruit (live), Om Unit, Blue Daisy (live) and Paul White. LOUNGE: From to disco to dub and everything in between from Mr Beatnick, Seldom Seen, Philth Collins, Wrong Tom, Kper and Aspex. 9pm – 2.30am, £5 concs, NUS before 10.30, £7 after”

Yeah, that says “Philth Collins”. Unmissable. … Continue Reading

MillionYoung announces first London date

MillionYoung

Brand new London indie label One Bird Records have announced details of a show.

(I should also add that One Bird Records is mine! I have a vested interest, this is A News Piece and it’s such a coup I’m going to write it in the first person.)

The lowdown: One Bird Records present… MillionYoung, Truman Peyote and Many Mansions at the Stag’s Head, London, on July 7. Tickets are on sale now at http://www.wegottickets.com/event/77883 … Continue Reading

New! THRICE AS NICE, with Oxide & Neutrino at The Alibi London, May 1

THRICE AS NICE

So the grand old news for May is that we’re doing Thrice As Nice, a garage clubnight, with UKG sensations Oxide & Neutrino!!! On May 1 at The Alibi in Dalston (91 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB), and what’s more? It’s free entry. From 8pm – 3am. It is going to be packed, and our biggest party to date.

Words can only go some way to expressing the levels of hype preceding this announcement, and for the flyer (left).

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The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart to headline Indietracks 2010

Indietracks

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart have been announced as the headliners of this year’s Indietracks festival, taking place on 23-25 July 2010 in the grounds of a picturesque 1950s steam railway in Derbyshire.

Weekend tickets are now available at an early bird discount price of £55, and day tickets are available for £30. This price is available until Friday 7 May. After this date, weekend tickets will be £60 and day tickets £32.50. … Continue Reading

Beyond The Curve: April 4th, The Camden Head

Beyond The Curve

Beyond The Curve is coming up at London’s The Camden Head on April 4th, with a dashing bill of poetry, short film, theatre, live music, cabaret, spoken word and much more. You can monopolise on cheaper tickets by purchasing in advance, where we’re offering a special discount. Just visit Wegottickets’ Beyond The Curve page to purchase.

As a reminder, the bill has been put together by us and our good friends at Broken Glass and will preview the summer’s fringe festivals with a hand-picked programme starting at 3pm and taking its audience through until the early hours.

And what’s more: the day after is Bank Holiday Monday!

Tickets, once again are available from http://www.wegottickets.com/event/74842 … Continue Reading