Words by Ewan Bourne At this point, Big Thief require little introduction. Since forming in Brooklyn in 2015, they’ve become one of the most celebrated bands in contemporary indie music, with five acclaimed albums and a catalogue that has quietly embedded itself into modern music culture. Much of the band’s appeal lies in their ability to resonate across such a broad spectrum of listeners. Through increasingly heartfelt musicianship, Adrianne Lenker’s deeply human songwriting

Words by August Janklow Ninety years ago the Savoy Cinema opened on Kingsland Road. Four years after that bombs fell over London. Fifty-Three years after that a handful of filmmakers founded a charity. A few Saturdays ago I was lucky enough to spend five hours listening to five acts, for a worthwhile cause, in a beautiful room built for a very slightly different purpose. Unrelated of course. Bathtime Sounds helmed this halfday fundraiser for Warchild with a lineup of London’s

Words by Miles Milton Jeffries Photo by Hayley Thompson Our headliner Déyyess, once Arsenal ladies’ youth prospect, now turned indie pop megastar in the making, is sold out for the night at Camden Assembly; and her young, passionate fandom is there long before doors open; leaving support Bekah Bossard in awe. It’s an emotional indie gig that dips into the intimacy of queerness; capturing the vibe of something akin to an end-of-term afterparty, with the artist building that su

Words by Miles Milton Jeffries Photo by Foxtrotter This fantastic combination of bands set us up for a very lively Thursday evening. Starting with The Scuttlers, who managed to draw a full crowd despite the delays on the Victoria line. Myer Clark’s folk-blended vocals are effortless, and adds more of an improvised touch that is aided by his semi-awkward, but still retaining crowed confident interactions. Performing a playful twist on "Annie’s Song" by John Denver called "Madd