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Escape to the City

It feels like there are new one-dayers appearing every day. There seems to be one in London every weekend. One-dayers

Kay Greyson playing the JuJu Bar

SXSW London 2025

I love SXSW. I’ve done four Austin SXSWs. When I go, I do the whole thing, SXSW Education, Interactive, Film

Big Special at Bedford Esquires

Photos from another great mini festival at the Bedford Esquires featuring some of the hottest newest bands, closed by the

Benefits at Rough Trade East

After releasing my favourite album of 2023, the visceral Nails. My big question was how would Benefits follow it? Nails

Sea Power at Islington Assembly Hall

When Sea Power agreed to score a video game, I doubt the band would have expected to gain a whole

Orchards

I had not seen Orchards for several years. I first saw them play the British venue at SXSW2019 and they

Battle of the Bands Final at the Corn Exchange

The first Battle of the Bands final at the Corn Exchange took place last weekend with a very good lineup

Rockaway Beach 2025

This year is the 10th anniversary of Rockaway Beach. It is a small hand-crafted festival that takes place at Bognor’s