I AM – Sneaky Pete’s Takeover

May 5th, 2017

The Sub Club residents announce their return to the capital:

Tried and tested formula, Beta, Kappa & Greenman.

Buckle Up

£5 on the door

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The Calm Fiasco, Caezium

May 5th, 2017

“Sharp-edged guitar riffery collides with anthemic songwriting, with just a slight hint of something darker”. – Clash Music

Glaswegian four-piece indie rock band The Calm Fiasco have a combination of catchy, sharp guitar riffs, electric up beat drums and Glaswegian accented vocal, taking inspiration from bands such as The Strokes and the indie-pop hooks of Two Door Cinema Club just released their new EP ‘The Fear’. [Read more →]

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Withered Hand, Singer Of Songs (SOLD OUT)

May 4th, 2017

“The UK’s best lyricist” – King Creosote, in The Independent

Withered Hand is the songwriting output of Dan Willson. A cult figure in the Scottish music scene since 2009, Dan has released two widely acclaimed albums, New Gods (2014) and Good News (2009) and several lo-fi EPs. Currently working towards his third full length album, Withered Hand continues to tour and play one-off dates in venues from concert halls to living rooms.

“Killer melodies … wobbly folk grooves … tunes full of warm, woozy sing-song charm” – ‘Artist to Watch’ – Rolling Stone

“Endlessly loveable stuff” – NME [Read more →]

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The Parrots, YOWL, Womps

May 3rd, 2017

Initially ignored at home, they are now considered part of a Madrillean new wave that includes the band Hinds. After three years and half a dozen singles and EPs, they are ready to release their first album, Los Ninos Sin Miedo, on Heavenly. [Read more →]

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Simon Joyner, Lach (antifolk), Hamish Hawk

May 2nd, 2017

“Omaha has given us the reigning heir to Henry Miller’s dark emotional mirror, Townes Van Zandt’s three-chord moan, and Lou Reed’s warehouse minimalism: his name is Simon Joyner.” — Gillian Welch

“Pound for pound Simon Joyner is my favorite lyricist of all time. He has shades of all the greats (Van Zandt, Cohen, Dylan) but exists in a space all his own … He truly is an American songwriting treasure. It is my hope that more people will discover his music and share in the unique joy that it brings.” — Conor Oberst, Bright Eyes [Read more →]

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Ben Pearce at Mindset

May 1st, 2017

You know the hit – ‘What I Might Do’ – but Ben’s got a lot more than that.

He’s a sensational non-conformist underground DJ who plays across genres, he’s the producer behind the Sextape Series of disco edits, he’s a label manager with over a dozen releases by other artists, and he’s also found time to remix and edits tracks for a mad variety of acts, despite a hectic touring schedule that takes in dates at Parklife, Sankeys Ibiza, We Are FSTVL and Lost Village.

Mindset runs every Monday at Sneaks.

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Jonas Rathsman at Coalition

April 30th, 2017

The Swedish don of bubbling techno, Jonas Rathsman will be the guest of honour at our weekly Sunday Roast.

Pete Tong named him ‘Future Star of 2013’ and he didn’t disappoint, going on to release huge tracks on Crosstown Rebels, Defected and Kompakt. [Read more →]

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RIDE (Nineties & Noughties Hip Hop & R’n’B)

April 29th, 2017

Live fast die young RIDE girls do it well. RIDE is our monthly nineties & noughties Hip Hop & R’n’B jams party. With DJ’s Lauren Ill, Check Yersel & friends.

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Lionoil: Ajukaja & Thinktank

April 28th, 2017

Ajukaja, a.k.a. Raul Saaremets, self-proclaimed ‘messiah of leftfield house’ joins local hero Thinktank a.k.a. Colvin Cruickshank for a momentous meeting of minds at this quarter’s Lionoil conference at Sneaky’s.

£5 advance

TL;DR – this’ll be a special one.

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TeenCanteen, Emme Woods, Ama

April 28th, 2017

“Ace….really, really great…..it is a beautiful thing….you know how much I love the band…..” Marc Riley, BBC 6Music

“…a delightful riot of massive beats, swooning harmonies and the gutsy-sweet wonder of front woman Carla Easton and co….” The National

“….part Wall of Sound, part Postcard Records.” Ion Magazine

“Say It All With A Kiss is packed full of infectiously catchy, sing-into-your-hairbrush indie pop anthems that’ll make you feel 14 again.” The Skinny

“…irresistible girl-group harmonies, sweet melodies and a stomping Wall of Sound style backdrop.” The Evening Times

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