Pop, rock & indie

Pop, rock & indie

Divebar Youth

The Shacklewell Arms

Divebar Youth is Adelaide's Vinnie Barbaro, who writes and produces his own late-night guitar songs with one ear on the early Strokes. In 2025 he ended up on the same festival line-up as them, at Harvest Rock back home.…

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dodie

EartH

This event will take place in EartH Theatre. This special, intimate evening sees dodie reimagine her second album, Not For Lack of Trying, live and in full - with every song newly rescored for two clarinets. For more…

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Hmltd

Club Cheek

HMLTD’s third album, FANGS (to be released 23 October, 2026), could not be further away from their last outing, 2023 rock opera The Worm. A return to the band’s origins as purveyors of violent, genre-pushing…

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Tumble Dryer

New Cross Inn

New Cross Live Presents Tumble Dryer Noisy scream shit back for round two at New Cross Inn this Halloween linktr.ee/tumbledryer.band \+ Support Desdemona Worthing based Gothic Doom four piece linktr.ee/desdemona.band…

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Fly The Nest: Jackson Roy + Vim + studio20

The Greyhound

Bird On The Wire’s Fly The Nest residency heads to Peckham! Join us at The Greyhound for a special night with three artists you need to know. As always, tickets are free, first-come-first-served on the night. Pub and…

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Heavy Wild (EP Launch) + Alphabet + Form Affinity

The Lexington

London lo-fi rockers heavy wild announce their biggest hometown show yet at The Lexington on October 27th to celebrate the release of their upcoming sophomore EP and will be joined by special guests (tba). Following the…

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Laptop

SJQ

Following a sell out gig early this year in London, the original king of bedroom pop, LAPTOP returns. upgraded, to celebrate the reissue of the critically lauded Nothing To Declare EP, originally released in 1999,…

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Matthew C. Whitaker

Signature Brew Haggerston

Matthew C. Whitaker is a Manchester-based musician and composer whose solo work unfolds in quiet contrast to his day job fronting cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE, with whom he has released four acclaimed albums and toured…

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Noahfinnce

Electric Ballroom

Action! Presents By Arrangement with One Fiinix Live NOAHFINNCE \+ Senses \+ Chloe Star NOAHFINNCE is SO back. The alt/rock artist today returns with his long-awaited new single, Mr Overwhelm via Hopeless Records,…

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søftbleach

The Old Blue Last

søftbleach are a London-based indie alt-pop trio bringing infectious hooks and electrifying live energy. Despite only releasing music for just over a year, they’ve already supported Fickle Friends on a UK tour, with…

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Abbie McCarthy's Good Karma Club Presents: Leonie Biney, Gianna, Moloney

The Grace

Abbie McCarthy is an award-winning broadcaster who has championed artists on the live scene for the last decade. This club night has provided early shows for so many brilliant artists over the years, including the likes…

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Archie Thornhill + Black Lounge

Paper Dress Vintage

London songwriter Archie Thornhill brings his full band to Paper Dress Vintage for a headline show, joined by Black Lounge. Based in the heart of Soho, Archie’s music blends guitar led indie rock with elements of jazz,…

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Ginger, Honey

The Water Rats

The Debut 'Ginger, Honey'Show Support from Conor Hughes & Ssadcharlie

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Peiriant + Osgled + Amberant

The Horse Hospital

Welsh folk and ambient sounds from a packed lineup of Peiriant, Osgled and Amberant

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Perfume Genius

Union Chapel

Parallel Lines Presents Perfume Genius (Duo) Support from Dan English

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Welly

Windmill Brixton

WELLY - https://www.instagram.com/worldwidewelly/ ‘Indie’s Wittiest New Songwriter’- NME Whilst in the endless pursuit of the perfect punchline upon the cheesiest melody, Welly’s songs sweep up influences as close to…

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Monoptera

The Black Heart

Monoptera https://www.instagram.com/monopteramusic3/ Kikimora https://www.instagram.com/kikimorametal/ Zamok https://www.instagram.com/zamok_official/ Kafirat https://www.instagram.com/kafiratofficial/ No costume, no…

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Tommy Down

Barfly Camden

Tommy Down and his band will bring a psychedelic sun soaked shoe-gazer sound to you with some soul & blues mixed in

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The Debut

The Lower Third

Each edition brings together a curated lineup of rising acts performing full headline sets, alongside our signature one-track segment where artists have the space to make their mark in front of a live room that’s ready…

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Cheerless + Mannequin Flowers

The Shacklewell Arms

Cheerless play shoegaze the long way round: the Hackney four-piece's self-titled debut EP has five tracks, most of them around six minutes. Led by Charlie Wigglesworth, they formed in 2021 and work in the line of Ride…

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Poesie (EP Launch)+ Florence Jack + Bee Bran

Paper Dress Vintage

Poesie is a Brighton-born songstress, who exploded onto the indie scene last year with electropop banger, Hunter-Gatherer. Humanity, ecology and equality are her muse; shimmering synths, incisive lyrics and soaring…

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Svisi

The Finsbury

Svisi & ANN-KNOWN - Joint EP Release Party Svisi: https://www.instagram.com/svisi.hudson/ ANN-KNOWN: https://www.instagram.com/annknown_/ \+ DJ Set from Tony Bagnari

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The Jackson Pollock

Strongroom

THE JACKSON POLLOCK (Garage Punk Explosion) The Jackson Pollock are an explosive drums-and-guitar duo from Bologna. In an era of plastic music, they hit hard with breathtaking live shows fueled by raw, sincere energy -…

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Maren Davidsen + Special Guests Tba

The Troubadour

Concert at The Troubadour — official tickets on Ticketmaster.

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Act Ii — Studio 54 Recordings Presents Halloween

Paloma Chelsea

STUDIO 54 RECORDINGS PRESENTS HALLOWEEN New York, 1977. In a former opera house on West 54th Street, Studio 54 became the most famous nightclub in the world, the place where disco was at its best and the nights never…

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DIIV ZIRP! Album Listening

Café 1001

Join us for an exclusive advance listening session of beloved New York shoegaze band DIIV's latest album ZIRP! Out October 30th via Fantasy Records. “ZIRP! is the new album from DIIV, produced by pop mastermind A.G.…

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Weird Walk Presents: Samhain Ritual 2026

EartH

This event will take place in EartH Theatre. Weird Walk’s annual Samhain Ritual returns to EartH, Hackney on 29 October 2026, hosted by Stewart Lee. This year features performances from headliners Vanishing Twin, fresh…

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And So I Watch You From Afar / Caspian

Electric Ballroom

And So I Watch You From Afar were born from freezing cold winters on the northernmost tip of Ireland. They play raw, charging, experimental music that is hard to define. Sometimes angular and noisy, sometimes pulsing,…

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Non Canon debut album 10th anniversary seated show

Aces & Eights Saloon Bar

Non Canon celebrates the 10th anniversary of his debut album with an all-seated show at Aces & Eights. Originally released by Xtra Mile Recordings (Frank Turner, Will Varley, Beans on Toast) the album will be reissued…

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Rough Trade Recommends: Grimm Grimm + Raisa K + Relaxkev+IR

Rough Trade East London

Rough Trade Recommends presents: Grimm Grimm + Raisa K + Relaxkev+IR\* \*Curated by Grimm Grimm Rough Trade's monthly new music showcase returns with some of the best up-and-coming acts in the alternative scene. Grimm…

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Son Lux

Electric Brixton

mmeadows at Electric Brixton

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Vampire: Launch Party

The Old Church Stoke Newington

Mary Eckert brings her alt-pop/folk sound to The Old Church for a special live show celebrating the release of her new single, Vampire. Expect an intimate live set filled with rich textures, lyrical storytelling and a…

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Ay Wing + Noah Veraguth + Vianne

Next Door Records

AY WING + NOAH VERAGUTH + VIANNE Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer Ay Wing captivates with her dynamic R&B sound, blending introspective lyrics about femininity, healing, and self-reflection with infectious,…

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Formal Sppeedwear

Moth Club

JOY. Present Formal Sppeedwear

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Matthew Mole

The Garage (London)

DHP Presents : MATTHEW MOLE Plus support from GIO DARA

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Sabyna

The Social (London)

Sabyna at The Social

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Ugly

Islington Assembly Hall

Originating in Cambridge and now rooted in London, Ugly fuse inspiration from sacred choral harmonies, sprawling post-rock, and the melodic warmth of '60s and '70s folk-rock into something unique and constantly…

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BE Like Milo

The Victoria

Short Waves Presents: \-BE LIKE MILO BE LIKE MILO is a queer alt-pop artist transforming the sweat and strobe lights of the rave into raw, introspective anthems. Blending ‘80s synth nostalgia with high-energy electronic…

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Bone Folder X Matthew Bourne

SJQ

Fearlessly unpredictable pianist and composer Matthew Bourne joins London noise duo Bone Folder for an evening exploring texture, drone and improvisation. Known for his exploratory and experimental sensibilities,…

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Essence Martins

The Lower Third

Kili Presents by Arrangement with CAA Essence Martins

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Painting + The Fruit Band + Degurutieni

The Shacklewell Arms

On their second album, Berlin trio Painting sing lyrics generated by Google's LaMDA language model. Snapshot Of Pure Attention came out in 2025, the same year they last played for us at the Shacklewell. Free entry.…

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The Glowworms + What Jen Wants

The Elephants Head

Free entry show at the Elephants Head in Camden.

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Uncanny Valley Girls / Apidae / Viatr

Strongroom

We welcome Uncanny Valley Girls, Apidae and Viatr to Strongroom. A brilliant burst of indietronica and art-rock. This is an 18+ event. This venue has a strict No ID, No entry Policy. Physical government photo ID…

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villagerrr

Paper Dress Vintage

FORM Presents villagerrr \+ Special Guests jo from school Carousel, Mark Scott’s fifth album as villagerrr, glides from slowcore to shoegaze, from log-cabin folk to the accelerated bliss of rock tailor-made for an empty…

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devices

The Cavendish Arms

devices is what happens when left to your own devices: a London four piece with elements of art rock and grandeur. Their music celebrates the strength and defiance of difference which often makes for theatrical,…

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Yaang

The Old Blue Last

Manchester based trio YAANG are one of the most exciting bands currently making waves. Their sound resists easy categorisation, being a unique amalgam of punk, motorik, art rock and dance beats. Their vinyl debut, the 4…

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Friller Friday — A Halloween Special

Stereo

STEREO'S FRIGHT NIGHTS PART ONE: FRILLER FRIDAY WITH OLD DIRTY BRASSTARDS Old Dirty Brasstards bring ten brass instruments to STEREO, and they don't stay on the stage. The horns go straight onto the dance floor, then…

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Shake Some Acton Halloween Trash Rock N Roll Party!

Signature Brew Haggerston

It's time to go wild!, raise the undead and put on your spookiest outfits as befits the Halloween season. Yes, it's time to party!! We have dug up some of the finest Rock n Rollers for our Samhain celebrations. From…

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Chloe Qisha

Heaven

Parallel Lines Presents Chloe Qisha Plus Special Guests

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Marina Sena

Electric Brixton

Uniting rhythms such as samba, reggae, axé, MPB, and dancehall into authentic and irresistible pop, Marina Sena always knew what she was meant for. Launching her solo career, she was propelled into the spotlight by the…