Mercury Heart bid to revive the live album
A Hackney three-piece were so amazed by the recording of a recent gig at Oslo that they made it their debut LP
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Reflections on Mirrors festival: stellar venues and sounds
Big names and lesser known acts wreaked musical havoc at the first ever Mirrors festival in Hackney this weekend
Could this be the most loved up club in East London?
Cult club night How Does It Feel To Be Loved has made a new home at The Shacklewell Arms. We speak to its founder, Ian Watson
Beirut – gig review: 'meeting up with an old friend'
A trip to St John at Hackney to see the Balkan folk maestros stirs old passions
Acoustic Sundays are 'invigorating the community' with sweet music
Acoustic gigs on the first Sunday of each month showcase the talents of local musicians
Album review: Ultimate Painting – Green Lanes
New album by East London duo Ultimate Painting is enjoyable DIY fare, though limited in scope
Great Ex-pectations at Oslo
Oslo is going Dutch this month with the visit of The Ex, an influential group credited with introducing punk to Ethiopia
Immersive classical music is a feast for all the senses
From the smell of petals to head massages, expect stimulatory overload at a performance of The Sensory Score
Field Day 2015 – review: festival fun under East London skies
Stellar performances from the likes of Patti Smith and Ride ensured the Victoria Park festival set the benchmark for the summer festival season
Musician creates the first ever 3D-printed melodica
Daren Banarsë’s ‘toy’ instrument certainly looks better than the shop-bought equivalent
David Byrne’s 2015 Meltdown programme announced
I hope there are some new discoveries for everyone, says David Byrne
New East London music: Breathing Space
A five-piece choral group combines haunting vocals with field recordings in site specific settings
Laxmi: Rules Made By Men Who Never Sleep – EP review
Electronica duo Laxmi combine East London field recordings with confident songwriting on their new EP, Rules Made By Men Who Never Sleep
Land of Kings to kick off the festival season
Dalston’s resident music festival is set to return
Denai Moore: new album Elsewhere showcases new direction
As Denai Moore releases her debut album, the 22-year-old singer and songwriter from Stratford is being talked up as the next big thing
The Baby Blues by Daryl Waller: album review
Daryl Waller’s The Baby Blues is a lo-fi delight recalling Elliott Smith