Tag: camden

LIVE: Saint Agnes @ Camden Monarch, 23.01.19

With a DIY and “us versus them” mentality powering Saint Agnes, it was not surprising to see a completely packed out Monarch on January 23, 2019. Most faces in the crowd were long-haired and ready to headbang. Thankfully, the month…

Music Venue Mania: London

Since the callous demon of gentrification has swept across England like a bad smell, its capital and the venues that make it one of the best clubbing cities in Europe has faced the rough and tumble. However, it is not…

LIVE: Courts – KOKO, Camden 03.06.16

“I really wanna go back, back to…” the night Courts headlined KOKO, and proved they’re one of the most energetic, exciting bands on the live circuit right now. Seven years of writing, rehearsing, and self belief continue to pay off…

LIVE: The Japanese House – Dingwalls, Camden 25.02.16

Mid-way through her set at Dingwalls last week, Amber Bain – aka The Japanese House – introduced her track ‘Sugar Pill’ with the self-deprecating remark, “Here’s another depressing song…”. It’s not clear whether this was as a trigger warning, or a…

LIVE: Hinds – Koko, Camden 18.02.16

Hinds‘ guitarist & vocalist Carlotta Cosials stepped in to KOKO’s spotlight on Thursday night, and with a simple “Hola…” she captured the attention of a crowd who were ready to go “Freakin’ mad”. For Carlotta, Ana, Ade & Amber, playing…

Interview: Beans on Toast

Drawing towards the end of one of his most exciting years yet, we spoke to Beans on Toast (aka Jay McAllister) before he closed his UK tour at Camden’s Electric Ballroom. Slightly bedraggled from the rain, I’m quizzed mercilessly by…