Tag: Brixton

ALBUM: Slovo ‘Bread & Butterflies’

Life goes on and our national pastime of consumerism has resumed, sort of. On seeing goods stacked high we, as Brits, traditionally like to reach for our wallets the way Shane did for his pistol. This reflex we like to…

Video Premiere: Caper Parade – ‘People In Pools’

When guitarist Aksel and bassist Leo met in Oslo back in 2014, they soon started making music together and playing in various projects before meeting drummer Tom whilst at uni in London. Since then, the three have become Caper Parade…

DOWN ON THE STREET: South London

Welcome to Down on the Street, a Gigslutz guide to the most alluring places to see live music, get rat-arsed, dance, and shop (though probably not in that order) in some of the UK’s most exciting cities. This week’s issue…

Phoenix LIVE at Brixton Academy 12.02.14

As I arrive at my local venue, I am greeted by something wonderful: Bipolar Sunshine opening for fabulous French new wave superstars, Phoenix. As a captivating wave of energy flows through the air amongst the Corinthian columns and high ceilings…

The 1975 LIVE @ Brixton Academy 11.01.14

Arriving at London’s infamous Brixton Academy (a favourite venue of mine), I knew that I was going to witness something special. Having been to all three of The 1975’s sold out London residency it’s fair to say they certainly saved…

Poeticat LIVE @ Brixton Windmill

It was a contagious performance Saturday night by POETICAT at the Windmill in Brixton. Their interactive live performance highlights their potential and ability to be a captivating new genre band, combining experimental and acoustic sounds with cinematographic voices and complex…

The Pogues LIVE @ Brixton Academy 20.12.13

Once again, The Pogues returned to Brixton to mark the end of their traditional Christmas tour. Proceedings were more emotionally charged this year due to the recent passing of guitarist Philip Chevron, who’s contribution was honoured in the best way…