Monday 9th February
The Thermals, pharm ailment The Lexington, more about buy London
The resurgence of the early 90s in fashion seems simultaneously to have heralded something of a nu-grunge second wave, pharm view with the Pacific Northwest once again providing a fertile breeding ground for lo-fi punk band The Thermals amongst others.
Tuesday 10th February
Moriarty, Borderline, London
A French-based international bunch inspired by the Wild West from their album artwork to their folk-blues-burlesque-jazz sounds and ramshackle production.
Burningpilot, Eugene McGuiness, We Were Promised Jetpacks, Madame Jo Jos, London
A mixed bunch at White Heat tonight. 80s-ish, synthey punk funk from the headliners with overtones of the Fall. Eugene McGuiness will support his new album of upbeat weirdo folk.
Wednesday 11th February
The Fence Collective feat. HMS Ginafore, King Creosote, Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, London
Indie-folk from the wilds of Scotland, that sounds much sweeter and funnier than the scary Wicker Man stuff you might expect.
The Constantines, Cargo, London
Canadian indie band who’ve duetted with compatriot Feist a la Dolly and Kenny.
Thursday 12th February
Talibam!, Eagle Boston, Throwing Up, Old Blue Last, London
Bonkers synth and drum sounds from the headliners with Berlin electropop and London art-punk support.
Ponytail, Durrr at 100 Club, London
Shouty art-rock that retains its poppy edge despite its experimental leanings.
Friday 13th February
Crystal Stilts, Let’s Wrestle, The Windmill, London
Gloomy but danceable 80s-ish sounds from the Angular-signed Brooklynites on their inaugural visit to the UK.
Lulu and the Lampshades, Lock Tavern, London
One of the best emerging London bands about, and I’m not just saying that because they’re sitting next to me.
Saturday 14th February
Fanfarlo, The Lexington, London
David Bowie’s new favourite band playing sweet, insanely catch indie.
Vivian Girls, Proud Galleries, London
Shoegaze-punk Brooklyn girls look set to repeat their pre-Christmas success when they return with more London dates.
Sunday 15th February
Jeremy Warmsley, Slow Club, Johnny Flynn, The Heartbreak Ball at the Slaughtered Lamb, London
Part of the new young folk invasion – he’s friends with Emmy the Great – Warmsley plays funny electro-tinged songs, with more traditional folk offerings from Slow Club and Johnny Flynn.
Holly Golightly, The Victoria, London
Witty, ballsy country blues from Ex-Billy Childish associate.
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