Otis Mensah (recipient of Jerwood Arts Live Work Fund & Arts Council England’s Developing your Creative Practice) is a musician and performing artist exploring the intersection of poetry and experimental music(s). Taking influence from the rhythmic and expressive freedom of Jazz, Otis’ work uses aesthetic language as an instrument to solo through themes of race, identity, gender and the body.
Postal:
ZO3 & Lara Sinclair
October 29th, 2023
Sending it into the start of next week every Sunday at Sneaky Pete’s.
*CANCELLED*
Grim Sickers
Conscious Route
for fans of… The Streets, Kurupt FM, JME
October 29th, 2023
Over recent years Grim Sickers has evolved from being a heavyhitting Grime MC into a fully-rounded artist who has hidden depthsto his musical work. The most recent body of work ‘Icons Only’ isreflective of this, as it captures those heavy hitting Grime anthemsthat initially put the spotlight on him, as well as the laidback flowsthat encapsulate his passion for Emo-Rap and its surroundinggenres.After touring with The Streets 2 years in a row, makingappearances across the globe including major stages such asGlastonbury, Boomtown, Parklife and more, Grim quickly realisedthe levels that can be achieved with his music. Since then he hasbeen relentlessly releasing content, developing a huge catalogueof music, and he is now embarking on a journey that has noboundaries.
The next stop is a new body of work which has beenexpertly crafted by Grim and his protégés Sware and Gallah. Thetalented trio have created a unique blend of genres whichperfectly showcases Grim’s capabilities allowing him to continuebuilding his legacy and cult following.But, music is not the only avenue that Sickers is navigatingthrough. The UK raised musician has utilised his profile andfollowing to build on his other passions. Grim has gripped the worldof Instagram with his infamous cooking show which will bereaching your screens soon, whilst also sharing his thoughts andopinions on Boxing leading to opportunities with outlets such asFight Zone, IFLTV and more
Soul Jam: Ross Tolley
October 28th, 2023
Ross fae Leeds of Two Guys fame joins the Soul Jam fold! Expect sweaty disco melters, funk belters and soul swelters all night.
As always, bring your nicest pals and there will be tickets on the door but act quick on advance tickets to guarantee swift entry!
Club Sylkie:
diessa, FEENA + xivro
October 27th, 2023
club sylkie is back in the sweatbox after a hot minute, diessa, feena, xivro – iykyk
The Cloverhearts
Jollyroger
October 26th, 2023
From false friends, to (temporary) sobriety, to lovable junkies, to the world’s worst public transport. However you like your Celtic Punk ’n’ Roll, The Cloverhearts have you covered. Founded by Australian frontman, Sam Cooper, the mission statement was always simple: Blaring bagpipe anthems and twisted tin-whistle tunes.
Think ‘Dropkick Murphys meets Green Day’ and you’re right about there.
“I grew up listening to skate punk bands like NOFX and Millencolin, then found love in deeper singer/songwriter stuff such as Fiona Apple and Elliot Smith who use more non-traditional instrumentation in their music. When the opportunity arose to start a band focused around Celtic instruments, I was trepidatious because it was so foreign to me… But in the end, I think that naivety of blending 90’s punk with traditional instruments is what sets
The Cloverhearts apart.” Says Songwriter and Vocalist Sam Cooper.
While the band certainly doesn’t sound like it’s Celtic-Punk-Counterparts, The Cloverhearts are certainly no Celtic-Punk-Counterfeits. Having garnered over 3 Million Streams on Spotify alone in just 3 years, supported genre giants such as The O’Reillys and the Paddyhats, The Rumjacks and Mr. Irish Bastard, and landed prestigious festival appearances at Mighty Sounds (Czech Republic), Panic Fest (France) and Feffarkhorn (Italy)… It’s no wonder London Celtic Punks have crowned The Cloverhearts one of the scenes most “prolific”, “hard working” and “highly original” new bands in Celtic Punk.
OVERGROUND:
ITALOWEEN
October 25th, 2023
Spooky season is fast approaching! For our first instalment of macabre delights, we’re exploring the darkest depths of Italo, EBM, Darkwave, Techno, OG Industrial and New Beat. A spine-chilling journey as we summon the original horror-coded underground rave aesthetics from beyond the crypt.
Immerse yourself in the most ominous sounds of Italo-adjacent wickedness, each genre steeped in a rich history of spine-chilling sonic innovations from the heart of darkness.
Don your most fiendish finery for discount entry and join us at the witching hour for the Italoween Rave 2K23
Adv Tix:
Free All Night w/costume
Free B4 12 without costume [limited!]
£3 All Night Entry
OTD:
£3 w/ costume
£5 without costume
Venbee
at The Mash House
for fans of… Rudimental, piri, pinkpantheress, RAYE, Shy FX
October 25th, 2023
Right from the off Venbee has been on a tear, from dropping her viral debut “Lowdown”; “Messy In Heaven” reaching #3 in the UK chart ( 13 weeks in the Top 10, certified Platinum); to new singles, “Gutter” , “die young” (with Rudimental) and upcoming collaboration with Hybrid Minds “If Love Could Have Saved You”… her infectious mix of visceral drum’n’bass and raw honest lyrics have announced her as a force to be reckoned with. One of the brightest and most successful acts of the last 12 months, Venbee has also been lauded across the board….NME 100 Artist, Amazon Music’s Artists To Watch, TikTok featured artist, BBC Music Introducing – Tips For 2023, Kiss FM – Future Hype and MTV PUSH UK Nominee.
Venbee is a rising 22 year old artist and songwriter who has been having a breakout moment out with her music. Unapologetically herself, you just can’t help but like Venbee. Hailing from Kent, she’s a Chatham girl through and through,? and ?as far from pretentious as you can get: her Instagram is all bucket hats, oversized tracksuits and toilet selfies… a refreshing candid breath of fresh air in the highly curated social world. For her it’s much more than fleeting viral moments, she’s in it for the long run so is currently busy in the studio writing and recording new music with a host of producers, and on the basis of her first songs, her future success seems more than assured! The Chatham girl’s done good.