Ever wondered what to do in London and when and where to go to listen to some good music? Don’t ask twice, we’re here for you… SOAS Radio opened its doors to us for a brand new episode of Rhythm Passport on Air. “Tune in” by clicking on the player below and...
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It was less than a year ago when we last previewed a Chancha Via Circuito gig, but we couldn’t wait to write about him again. Next to being one of our favourites, Buenos Aires born Pedro Canale is one of the most crowd-pleasing and talented Argentinian musicians (as well as...
On Wednesday 25th July, head for Archspace in Haggerston and have a listen to how London sounds! The East End venue is putting on a showcase, gathering together talents from North, South, East and West London to present the new waves that are enlivening the British capital music scene. Gecko,...
A thunderstorm of palpitating jazz and punkish threats is about to hit the Archspace in East London. Since 2008, Metá Metá has been driving the underlying and caustic alternative music scene in São Paulo, from post-rock jazz to Afro-samba, with vents of punk. Get yourselves on alert, ’cause this show on...
Even if named recalling the late 1990s Riot Grrrl movement, GRRRL goes far beyond the usual punk and feminist boundaries. The entirely female-powered band going on stage at Archspace on the 10th of April gives a 360˚ perspective on its inclusive aims, gathering its inspiration and creativity from all four...
The artist formerly known as Throwing Shade, Nabihah Iqbal has dropped her old moniker and embraced her real name to present to the world her debut album, Weighing Of The Heart, released last December on Ninja Tune. Two months later, she is finally performing it live at Archspace in Haggerston....
This Friday, Archspace London, located right under the overground railway of Haggerston, is welcoming Gilles Peterson’s signee Owiny Sigoma Sound System. The band, made up of Kenyan and British members, make a music which sums up their diverse background and influences, and is not only a blend of Africa and...
Italian producer Andrea Mangia aka Populous debuted in 2002 with an album titled Quipo. 15 years later he is still making music and finally receiving the attention he deserves both in his native Italy and beyond. His latest album, Azulejos, released last year, has earned him the appreciation not only...
They said there will be two “intimate” shows, but when it comes to KOKOKO!’s vibe, there’s nothing intimate or cushy about it. You’ll jump up, dance and move relentlessly to their vibrant Afro-electro groove! Hailing from Kinshasa, the five-piece collective is one of the biggest up-and-coming names in today’s world...
Part of the exciting new wave of Colombian bands inspired by Afro-Colombian rhythms, Bulldozer arrive in London for their debut UK show at Archspace presented by Movimientos. Fresh from the festival circuit in Europe, Bulldozer bring their dance-floor ready mix of Colombian champeta, ‘70s funk, traditional Colombian rhythms, electronic sounds...
