Caveat that I am not a jazz expert *but* IMO the best strategy is to go to the solid if popular places like Troy Bar Weds/Fri or the paid events at 91 Living Room and keep track of the performers you like, follow them on socials and they might announce when they play at random bars you've never heard of. (There are also more dedicated divey spots like Oliver's Jazz Bar in Greenwich but cover/drinks are still a bit expensive)
Apr 16, 2024
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ngl never been but I’ve browsed their imstagram and they host jazz nights really often
Oct 24, 2024
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I moved to london like 4 years ago now and as a native new yorker it was not at all an easy transition but as a musician it was definitely one of the best decisions ive ever made. i love nyc but lets face it, its not really as much of a music town as we would love it to be (but big props to those trying to make it one 💪) for those of you looking to visit london here are my recommendations for some good nights out: wanna shake ass? see if you can catch a surssup dj setwanna mosh? look out for an elusive mitsibushi suicide gig (no ig. but check my ig story cus ill probably share the flyer)wanna scream your heart out? scream along with experimental polish duo fc malina hot goth seeking other hot goths? attend a vaermina partyfancy some jazz? go catch a set by beautiful crooner feeolooking for some bittersweet indie pop? look no further than vijiand if your not particular about the genre but want to see good music any night of the week make sure to hit the windmill in brixton <3
Jul 21, 2022
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I don't know about NYC specifically, but often times bars host small shows that are basically free, you're just expected buy a drink (you probably can even skip that part if you really don't wanna spend money at all). I've seen some amazing musicians that way and to me, small shows like that are way more special than larger shows.
Check out the socials of bars near you and you should find something interesting, maybe even a new small artist that you will love!
May 16, 2024
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Finally saw this for the first time (on 35mm thxx Prince Charles Cinema) and wow. Jonathan Glazer and co-writer Jean-Claude Carrière spending all of pre-production re-writing the script without informing the studio… DP Harris Savides pushing the boundaries of underexposed film and getting the craziest deepest browns and purples out of Kodak stock… Alexandre Desplat starting with what seems like a very polite classical score and then gradually bringing in heavy synth bass… and of course Nicole Kidman throwing herself headlong into an insane role (and apparently bullying the producers for more $$$ when they finished under budget)
Nov 10, 2024
The less you read about it (or look at maps) the better. Just enter via Haight Street, turn your phone off and wander 'til you reach the ocean. If you go on a Sunday afternoon and you didn't already come across it, proceed to turn your phone back on and track back to the 6th Avenue Skate Park to check out the roller disco party 🛼🔊😎
Mar 3, 2024
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Because of the extensive tradition of pirate radio in the UK (from Radio Caroline on down), London probably has the most insane landscape of 24/7 internet radio in the world. I've tried to rank these in terms of approximate popularity ranging from NTS (as mentioned) on down to purely DIY weekend-only amateur collectives like LWSTD. If you don't know the stations in your city, just have a quick google and do some Instagram "Following" list exploration and it should be pretty easy to find more (e.g. in Amsterdam check out Echobox, Radio Tempo Não Pára, RRFM, etc...)
- NTS (Dalston) https://www.nts.live/
- Rinse FM (Hoxton) https://rinse.fm/
- Worldwide FM (Islington) https://worldwidefm.net/ (currently mostly on ice but great archive)
- Balaami (Peckham) https://www.balamii.com/
- Soho Radio https://sohoradiolondon.com/
- Reprezent Radio (Brixton) https://www.reprezentradio.org.uk/
- Netil Radio (Hackney) https://www.netilradio.com/
- Subtle Radio (Hackney) https://www.subtleradio.com/
- Voices Radio (Kings Cross) https://www.voicesradio.co.uk/
- Aaja (Deptford) https://aajamusic.com/radio/
- Do You!! Radio (Hackney) https://doyou.world/
- LWSTD https://www.lovewillsavetheday.fm/
Apr 4, 2024