• TICKET GIVEAWAY: Beirut + Shearwater @ The Forum, Friday May 8th.

    I have two tickets to give away for the SOLD OUT Beirut gig next week. All I’m asking in return is that you and a friend (or more if possible) sign up for my mailing list. I only send one email per week with updates of what’s coming up over the week ahead and what’s new to the site. I won’t share your email and will send no spam I promise. // more

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  • Love Is All @ Proud Gallery, May 9th.

    Love Is All @ Proud Gallery, May 9th.

    What? Be Presents: Love Is All, purveyors of superior jangly post punk, they were feted by the late great John Peel and he generally knew a thing or two about good music. For Fans Of: Los Campesinos, Ponytail, Cause Co-Motion. // more

  • Lo Fi Fnk + Casio Kids @ Proud Gallery, May 16th.

    Lo Fi Fnk + Casio Kids @ Proud Gallery, May 16th.

    What? Be Presents: Lo Fi Fnk (pronounced: LO-FI-FUNK), a Swedish duo who have been making music since they we were too young to get into the clubs that were playing it. That’s thankfully not a problem any more. Miss their glorious mix of skittering electronic bleeps, other-worldly-sounding vocals, and raw dance beats at your peril! For Fans Of: Crystal Castles, Daft Punk, Cut Copy. // more

  • Gold Teeth @ Proud Gallery, May 23rd.

    Gold Teeth @ Proud Gallery, May 23rd.

    What? Be Presents: Gold Teeth who I’ve been singing the praises of for ages now. Thankfully people are starting to take note including the BBC, Telegraph and Dazed and Confused. Their sound is a really fresh one, a kind of wonky global pop/rock combining elements of calypso,prog, ska, electro and rock. For Fans Of: Gorillaz, The King Blues, Blur, The XX Teens. // more