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It’s not for the cock, it’s for a triumphant return.
Feb 23rd
The Maccabees/Matter London/20.02.09
Two buses, half the circumference of the 02 Arena, one metal detector and a search that stops just short of your various cavities and you’re ready to see The Maccabees first UK date in nine months. And that’s if you happen live near the venue. More >
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the geeky charm.
Feb 22nd
Loverman, Canterbury and Tellison/KCLSU/12.02.09
Gigs at student’s unions are usually at one extreme end of the hit or miss spectrum whether or not you’re a fan of the band playing but tonight at KCLSU the drinks are cheap, the sold out venue is perfectly suited and the music isn’t half bad. Except music of first support band Loverman. More >
It’s not for the cock, it’s for The Beat
Feb 22nd
Simian Mobile Disco- Koko, London 12/2/09
As the flock headed for tonight’s gig make their way in from the snowy Camden streets, an army of creepy, hybrid space travellers is waiting to meet them. Chrome Hoof are the too-numerous-to-count band dressed in silver
capes and gimp suits experimenting with dance music, metal and prog to a shocked and thrilled audience.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for being pulled skywards
Feb 5th
Sky Larkin/Pulled Apart by Horses @ ICA, London- 29/01/2008
Unlike most of his media peers, Huw Stephens is a lovely ginger welsh bloke who you’d love to spend hours with creating a fictional music festival or, failing that, just share a pint with. On top of that he’s a DJ with no other agenda than championing his favourite bands with genuine talent, regardless of media hype or “market potential”. This tour (it has his name on it, this isn’t just a strange ode Huw) brings two such bands to London town.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for a slice of Swedish pop
Dec 7th
Lykke Li @ Koko, London, Friday 28th November
Swedish pop minx, Lykke Li, is in Camden town and is poised to play what must be one of her biggest gigs yet and, judging by the hoards of young females in imitating attire, it is the perfect setting for a triumphant gig.
As the designated stage time fades into the distance without us even catching a glimpse of Li, the crowd grows expectant and a little impatient. The mutterings around Koko are now dotted dangerously with words such as “divaâ€, “late†and “againâ€.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for being taken out of this world
Nov 29th
Sigur Ros @ Alexandra Palace
As the masses of people swarm through the entrance of the huge Ally Pally, the thing that stands out the most is the full on atmosphere of child-like excitement. As faces of all ages chat happily to their mates and the time draws closer to the main event of the night, it all feels like the sort of buzz of a fairground from another age.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the hat trick.
Nov 26th
Dananananaykroyd, Tubelord and Favours For Sailors/The Lexington/12.11.08
Gigs where even the local support band are something to get excited about are few and far between but on this non-descript Wednesday night The Lexington is hosting one and London based four piece Favours For Sailors are most certainly that band. More >
It’s not for the cock, it’s for the science
Nov 23rd
TV on The Radio @ Shepherds Bush Empire 19/11/2008
TV on The Radio’s most recent long player, “Dear Scienceâ€, seems to have disappointed a number of fans equally as much as it has been, or will be, featured in end of year best of lists, yet, judging by the hysteria of an excited buzz mixed with furiously busy touts, tonight the stage is really set for them to prove their worth.
It’s not for the cock, it’s for getting fucked up
Nov 12th
Fucked Up/Rolo Tomassi @ Camden Barfly 6/11/2008
Anyone smart enough to brave it to Camden tonight not to see a Pete Doherty solo set is in for a treat with this XFM showcase at the perfectly scummy Barfly. Although advertised as a “secret headliner”, it seems everyone is pretty confident that it’s Canadian hardcore punk outfit Fucked Up that will be taking to the stage by the end of the night.
It’s not for the cock, it’s something for the weekend
Oct 29th
Vampire Weekend/Wild Beasts/El Guincho @ The Kentish Town Forum, London 25 October
The rise and rise of Vampire Weekend has been a thing of wonder: last year they were swimming about in the peripheries of the music press and then, suddenly, BAM!- it’s customary for radio DJs to play at least one of their songs each hour and they’re on every British festival this summer inciting chirpy sing alongs all the way from a rainy Pyramid Stage performance to a triumphant, sweaty Leeds festival set. Whereas some bands (a certain multi-racial five piece from Florida spring to mind) received a hell of a roar in the hype department of the NME office but eventually only delivered a whimper, Vampire Weekend have consistently come up with the goods. After the festival season undoubtedly won them numerous fans, tonight the question is whether Vampire Weekend can cope in the spotlight in their own right headlining three sold out nights in a row at the Forum.