Words: Fin Harrison On a tranquil Wednesday evening in early April, Parisian indie-pop duo Kids Return step up to the stage at the iconic KOKO venue in the heart of Camden. It’s their second visit to the English capital in the last month, having supported their Ekler/Hamburger Records label-mates Polo & Pan at a sold-out Roundhouse back in March. The duo, which is composed of … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Kids Return at KOKO
“This is my favourite show yet … in fact, it’s my favourite show ever” Words by Keira Oldfield Last week, up and coming pop sensation Grace Davies brightened the stage at ColoursHoxton – a cozy venue that is known for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range ofevents. With lots of upcoming singles (including MDE being released to streamingservices on 28th March), the bar was set … Continue reading The Pop Icon You’ll Tell Your Friends You Saw ‘Before She Was Cool’: Grace Davies makes her mark at Colours Hoxton
Ten years on from their debut, Goat Girl’s Lottie Pendlebury (she/her) and Ruby Kyriakides (they/him) reflect on expanding their live sound, their ever-growing artistic world, and why they’re relishing every moment. Continue reading LDN Meets…Goat Girl
An immaculate trifecta of doom to welcome in December at an appropriately infernal venue. Continue reading Live Review – Goblinsmoker, Dungeön and Orme at Helgi’s
Words: Andrea Naess Photo: @molchatdomaband (Instagram) Belarusian trio Molchat Doma (Translated to Silent House) have seen an enormous rise in success over the last few years, after their 2020 breakthrough hit ‘Судно’ (Sudno) went viral on TikTok, accompanied by videos of brutalist soviet style architecture and somewhat romanticizing the gloomy, run down aestetics of the former eastern bloc. Belarus is one of the few former Soviet … Continue reading Live Review – Molchat Doma at Roundhouse 24/10/2024
BIMM Institute alumni, Pale Waves, take over London’s Here at Outernet for their final show of the Smitten tour. Words: Keira Oldfield Pale Waves concluded their three-week Smitten tour with a bang in the heart of London’s music scene, Denmark Street. These shows marked the release of their latest album, Smitten, which was shared with fans on 27th September this year. HERE at Outernet is … Continue reading Live Review – Pale Waves at HERE at Outernet
Float like a dragonfly: The South London-born lyricist hosts a triumphant night of hip-hop. Words: Fin Harrison ︱Images: Elizabeth Lenthall (@elizabethlenthall) At Harrow tube station I try to prepare myself for the evening ahead. When you only find out you’re going to a gig a couple of hours in advance, you don’t have much time to look forward to it. You can’t sit around watching … Continue reading Live Review – Fliptrix at Hootananny Brixton
In this detailed review, LDN Magazine takes you on a journey through the highlights and unforgettable moments of Primavera Sound 2024. From Troye Sivan’s homage to Madonna to the poignant tribute to Steve Albini, and the electrifying sets from artists like Charli XCX and Peggy Gou, we capture the essence of what makes this festival a must-attend event for music lovers around the globe. Continue reading Live Review – Primavera Sound Barcelona 2024
LDN’s Andrea Naess celebrated International Women’s Day the best way: watching female punk rock bands. Read her review of PUSSYLIQUOR, with supporting acts mui zyu and Gina Birch Continue reading Live Review – mui zyu, PUSSYLIQUOR and Gina Birch at Rough Trade East 8/3/24
Nothing warms up the early December chills like a hefty and crushing dose of late 2000s-esque metalcore on a bitingly cold Friday night, as Druhan Wilson happily reports. Continue reading Live Review – SCATTER THE TRIBE at O2 Academy Islington
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