Darwish at Green Note, London, 25th April 2018. Londoner Darwish fuses jazz, indie and electronica to create a unique and compelling sound. This full band show shone a spotlight on his jaw-dropping musicianship and songs that span crucial issues - our favourite was ‘The TV Says’.

Roxanne de Bastion at The Lexington, London, 16th April 2018. London/Berlin artist Roxanne de Bastion took to the stage on red spray-painted crutches, and still delivered a beautiful and often spine-tingling set with her band, with sharply-observed lyrics and a pop rock sensibility. Most haunting was the song ‘Wasteland’ set to imagery of the Berlin Wall. Unforgettable.

Lea Porcelain at Funkhaus, Berlin, 14th April 2018. Berlin post-punk duo Lea Porcelain played an epic show to a capacity crowd at the legendary Funkhaus in Berlin, the climax of their album launch tour. The multi-instrumentalists created a giant sound coupled with an intimate atmosphere, and play a London show on 4th June at the Sebright.

Saint Agnes at The Lexington, London, 8th April 2018. Psychedelic rock n roll band Saint Agnes, from East London, smashed their end of tour sold-out show at The Lexington, taking their always brilliant performances to electrifying new levels. Dates at Camden Rocks, Kendall Calling and Boardmasters, have just been announced. Don’t miss! Read our early interview here.

Lone Taxidermist at Kamio, London 24th August 2017. Billed as an evening of Electricity Sex & Dessert, Lone Taxidermist’s ‘Trifle’ album launch was both electric and creamy. Wall-shaking synthery, face-melting performance, and trifle in your hair. Fabulous and unforgettable!

Sink Ya Teeth at The Finsbury, London 11th August 2017. I had no idea what to expect but got drawn in by these two vibrant and enthusiastic women on stage and suddenly felt like I was back in the early 80s. Couldn’t quite put my finger on who the band reminded me of because they had their own individual exuberance and sound, but felt moments of Bow Wow Wow, Debbie Harry and at one point “Ring My Bell” by Anita Ward! It we lively, fresh, nostalgic and new. (Rachel King)

The Fucking Skeletons at The Zine UK Music Social, Amersham Arms, London 12th August 2017. Blinding garage rock with a Bad Seeds twist, in this mystery band’s debut, featuring some well-known faces from the South East music scene. Watch this space.

Pat Dam Smyth at Paper Dress Vintage, London 15th June 2017 Pat Dam Smyth launched new video and single ‘Juliette’ with a fiercely compelling set.

deux furieuses at The Islington, London 13th June 2017 Brilliant set from post-punk rock duo deux furieuses launching their hard-hitting single ‘Silenced by the Roar’ and previewing new songs. Interview on the making of their album. Hagstrom guitar, Remo drums, Zildjian and Sabian cymbals.

Park Hotel at Moth Club, London 6th June 2017 Fantastic angular disco-funk sounds from Park Hotel in party mood at their ‘Going West’ single launch.

Shriekback at The Con Club, Lewes 26th May 2017 Storming comeback gig from alternative rock / post-punk funk band Shriekback, to kick off their first tour in decades.

Jo Beth Young at The Con Club, Lewes 26th May 2017 Beautiful solo performance from honey-voiced psychedelic folk artist Jo Beth Young.

Oumou Sangare at Village Underground, London 17th May 2017 Powerful and passionate show from Mali’s Oumou Sangare ahead of her new album.

deux furieuses at The Roundhouse, London 13th May 2017 Blistering set from post-punk rock duo deux furieuses opening Frank Turner’s Lost Evenings Festival.

Bishi at The Barge House, East London 10th May 2017 Brilliant performance from Bishi with sitar and looping at the WITCiH salon (Women In Technology Creative Industries Hub) #WomenInTech

Apeman Spaceman at Vinyl Bar, St Paul’s. London 20th April 2017 Powerful indie rock from Apeman Spaceman at The Zine UK social.

Joe Finnigan at The Borderline, London 4th April 2017 Incredible funk rock set, new band debut from Joe Finnigan formerly of The Broken Chords.

Pitch Black at Oslo, Hackney, 26th March 2017 Exultant party with the New Zealand electronica / dub duo Pitch Black. Full review.

Feral Five at Oslo, Hackney, 26th March 2017 C21st nu-electro punkpop from the London/Kent duo Feral Five. Review.

Moses at Omeara, 7th February 2017 Ear-worm anthems from fast-rising rock n roll band Moses.