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Marta Vega + Dear Tash + Jackie Sees Red! presented by xx is a London-based alt-rock artist carving out her own space in...
05/01/2026

Marta Vega + Dear Tash + Jackie Sees Red! presented by
xx is a London-based alt-rock artist carving out her own space in the modern alternative landscape. Her sound lives between grunge grit and dark-pop melody, driven by distorted guitars, punchy drums, and vocals that move effortlessly from intimate to ferocious.

With a sound that fuses raw alternative rock energy with deeply personal storytelling, DEAR TASH is more than just a project—it’s an evolution, and a defiant statement of self-expression.

seething guitar, abrasive sounds, and poetic lyrics, Jackie's seeing fu***ng red

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presents: Alex Francis + guest Ella Clayton have showcased his ability to blend timeless soul influences with modern ...
10/12/2025

presents: Alex Francis + guest Ella Clayton

have showcased his ability to blend timeless soul influences with modern Intimacy. Alex’s music weaves authentic storytelling with warm vocal textures, earning him a growing fanbase and festival acclaim across the UK.

a singer-songwriter from London, is known for her storytelling and spellbinding voice.

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NODAWAY + Queen Kaltoum (Crystal Fighters)Presented by delivers their signature indie rock sound, infused with soulful ...
10/12/2025

NODAWAY + Queen Kaltoum (Crystal Fighters)
Presented by

delivers their signature indie rock sound, infused with soulful grooves, fuzzed-out guitars, and anthemic choruses. Supporting them .kaltoum, an Italian-born artist of Moroccan Amazigh heritage, whose music beautifully blends culture, rhythm, and community—creating soundscapes that celebrate belonging and movement.

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Novelty Island with support from Comafields and Credits presented by (Tom McConnell) is known for his dreamy, eclect...
08/12/2025

Novelty Island with support from Comafields and Credits presented by

(Tom McConnell) is known for his dreamy, eclectic indie-pop inspired by surrealism and Northern melancholy. He recently released his third album Jigsaw Causeway and will be presenting it live.

Supporting acts include , a 4-piece South London based shoegaze and noise pop act, pulling influences from indie music both old and new and , a lush Americana/alt-country act from Liverpool.

December 13th
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03/12/2025

TOMORROW presents: Glassio + dj ISHA

is the indie-electronic project of Irish-Iranian songwriter and producer Sam R., known for blending dreamy pop melodies with danceable, melancholic beats. Since launching the project in New York, Glassio has released two full-length albums and several EPs, earning over 25 million streams to date. His lush, genre-blurring sound has led to support slots for acts like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Nada Surf, and Electric Youth, as well as song placements on Netflix and HBO. Now based in London, he’s touring new material—including recent single “Heartstrings,” a sun-soaked, synthy indie-pop track with echoes of Blondie and The Drums.

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presents: Glassio + dj ISHA is the indie-electronic project of Irish-Iranian songwriter and producer Sam R., known for ...
01/12/2025

presents: Glassio + dj ISHA

is the indie-electronic project of Irish-Iranian songwriter and producer Sam R., known for blending dreamy pop melodies with danceable, melancholic beats. Since launching the project in New York, Glassio has released two full-length albums and several EPs, earning over 25 million streams to date. His lush, genre-blurring sound has led to support slots for acts like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Nada Surf, and Electric Youth, as well as song placements on Netflix and HBO. Now based in London, he’s touring new material—including recent single “Heartstrings,” a sun-soaked, synthy indie-pop track with echoes of Blondie and The Drums.

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presents :wildOn the back of headline shows in New York, Paris & London to celebrate the release of their debut EP ‘Dea...
20/11/2025

presents :
wild
On the back of headline shows in New York, Paris & London to celebrate the release of their debut EP ‘Death Dreams’ earlier this year, lo-fi alt-rockers heavy wild return with blistering new single ‘Destroy The End’, a swirling, brooding, track which blend elements of post-punk, shoegaze and darkwave.


London-based alternative band alphabet layer gauzy shoegaze sonics over sharp, melodic pop frameworks. Formed by close friends Lena, Milo, Tom and George in 2023 , the band emerged from Brightons DIY scene before reconnecting in London to create a distinctive sonic identity that blends intensity with atmosphere.

are an alt rock/noise rock band formed in late 2024. Taking cues from the likes of Pixies, Sonic Youth and Radiohead, expect a high octane show full of fuzz, moody textures and with plenty of drivey hooks.

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presents: Dappled Cities + Snub + Kipp Boucher Australian indie rock band from Sydney, known for their shimmering guit...
18/11/2025

presents: Dappled Cities + Snub + Kipp Boucher

Australian indie rock band from Sydney, known for their shimmering guitars, layered harmonies, and ambitious art-pop soundscapes

London's Power Trio

soft rock ballads with influences including Randy Newman and Leonard Cohen

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Sweet Return (with special guest Drew from ) / The Franks / Slab Daze are a London based alternative rock band formed i...
27/10/2025

Sweet Return (with special guest Drew from
) / The Franks / Slab Daze

are a London based alternative rock band formed in 2024. Blending Jeff Buckley’s ache with the Smashing Pumpkins’ bite; melancholic and raw. Fronted by Jack Reynolds with Ben Cheetham, Nicko M, Angus Robertson, and Oscar Williams, they’ve built up a big live repertoire playing venues across London and festivals like Westival. After supporting The Hunger at the Sebright Arms, they’re set to open for Babyshambles on December 8th at Rock City, Nottingham.

are performing as a four-piece—guitar, drums, bass—and will take you on a journey through psych, folk-punk, indie, country, rock

: Unsettling and life affirming in equal measure, something indefinable thrums at the heart of Slab Daze, a new four-piece from London. Post p***y, grungey, dreamy, uplifting but a bit off kilter, Slab Daze deliver a wave of sensations that you won’t want to miss.

31st October at
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shows coming up!Thursday, 23 October Featuring: Saturday, 25 October Featuring:ldn Thursday, 30 October Featuring:
21/10/2025

shows coming up!

Thursday, 23 October
Featuring:




Saturday, 25 October
Featuring:

ldn

Thursday, 30 October
Featuring:


present: Sister Ghost / Dogviolet / Harry's Daughter is the haunting, self-made world of Irish musician Shannon Delore...
08/10/2025

present: Sister Ghost / Dogviolet / Harry's Daughter

is the haunting, self-made world of Irish musician Shannon Delores O’Neill—a rare artist redefining what DIY means in rock today.O’Neill launched Sister Ghost, writing and recording everything herself on an old 8-track recorder. The result: a spectral fusion of art-rock and dark power-pop. Does this sound good

channel Mother Nature to tell stories spanning social injustice, familial challenges, sapphic desire and the power of community. Blending grunge, goth and 90s rock sounds, Dogviolet deliver chorus-drenched dissonant guitars and weaving rhythms offset by strong resonant vocals, delicate harmonies and sharp spoken word.

23rd Oct at
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