What? Words (ours at least) can’t describe our love for New Jersey’s Real Estate. Their second album ‘Days’ is a thing or rare, subtle, all encompassing beauty. They stole the show at their co-headline gig at The Garage with Domino label mates Twin Sister recently and will surely sound even better on the Scala’s booming speakers. Support comes from Leeds’ Spectrals.

When? Tuesday, Dec 6th, 2011.

Where? Scala, Kings Cross, London. (GMap)

Tickets? £13.50 (ticketweb)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HWcViTXdYc

What? Tonight sees Luke Temple and his Brooklyn band Here We Go Magic bring their second, critically acclaimed album ‘Pigeons’ to East London for our the gig of the week. If you haven’t heard it already then take single ‘Collector’ for a spin below and get acquainted with one of the tracks of the year. There’s also a minimal Neon Indian cover for those who read on.

For Fans Of: Grizzly Bear, Gayngs, Deerhunter.

When? TONIGHT, Sep 7th.

Where? Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, Shoreditch (GMap)

How Much? £7.50

Tickets? ticketweb

What? Superbly named Chazwick Bundick is Toro Y Moi from South Carolina. Along with the likes of Washed Out he is at the forefront of the new U.S. chillwave movement. His debut album Causers Of This is a woozy mix of genres from indie to r’n'b and beyond and it’s pretty special. Catch him live at this Rockfeedback gig in one of London’s newest venues.

For Fans Of: Washed Out, Neon Indian, MillionYoung.

When? Monday, July 19th.

Where? Camp Basement, 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ. (GMap)

How Much? £7

Tickets? wegottickets

What? Things are all go for recent Music Mule interviewee Jack Tatum a.k.a. Wild Nothing. His debut album Gemini is out on June 1st through Captured Tracks, he’s currently out on the road in the U.S. with Neon Indian and now he’s announced an Upset The Rhythm show at London’s Camp Basement this July. We can’t wait to hear those blissful tunes on a big soundsystem.

For Fans Of: The Cure, Cocteau Twins, The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart.

Support from Becoming Real.

When? Monday, July 26th.

Where? Camp Basement, 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ. (Map)

How Much? £6

Tickets? wegottickets SOLD OUT

What? NME’s Radar has evidently had some fine tuning as they present the first UK gig from L.A. electronic virtuoso Active Child at Relentless (Highbury) Garage next week. One of the most exciting and moving new talents to emerge over the past year. Active Child a.k.a. Pat Grossi has a beguiling voice, an amazing ear for an uplifting beat, synths that will make you swoon and a harp in his Arsenal. Don’t miss this.

For Fans Of: New Order, The Radio Dept, Fleet Foxes.

Support on the night comes from New Yawkers Cold Cave and London’s own Porcelain Raft.

When? Tuesday, May 11th.

Where? Relentless Garage (Upstairs), Highbury.

How Much? £7

Tickets? ticketweb / seetickets

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qNqI4mc1m8

What? Alan Palomo a.k.a. the mighty Neon Indian has announced a one off London show at Camp Basement on May 20th. A rare chance to see the Texas electronic prodigy in action on these shores. Anyone who’s heard the dreamy AM radio electronic swagger of Neon Indian’s 2009 debut album Psychic Chasms will be quite rightly watering at the mouth. Swoon…

For Fans Of: Washed Out, Toro Y Moi, Small Black.

When? Thursday, May 20th.

Where? Camp Basement, 70-74 City Road, EC1Y 2BJ. (Map)

How Much? £7.50

Tickets? wegottickets / ticketweb QUICKLY!!!

Music Mule is happy, proud, excited and other adjectives to present our next Acoustic Consequences club night featuring hot new UK talent Paul Thomas Saunders, Royal Hunt Of The Sun and the bizarrely named Round Ron Virgin. A limited number of £5 concession tickets are available now so please spread the word. Why run the marathon when you can sit on your bum and listen to music with a pint in hand?

Music Mule presents Acoustic Consequences featuring:

Paul Thomas Saunders 8.00pm (http://www.myspace.com/paulthomassaunders)
Royal Hunt of The Sun 7.15pm (http://www.myspace.com/royalhuntofthesun)
Round Ron Virgin 6.30pm (http://www.myspace.com/roundronvirgin)

Date: Sunday, April 25th.
Venue: The Fellow, 24 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 9AA.
Doors 6pm
Finish 9pm
Roasts Served Downstairs Till 4PM
GMap
Facebook Event Page

TICKETS:
Buy now to avoid disappointment

£5 Concession tickets (while stocks last):
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/78925

Full price tickets:
http://www.wegottickets.com/event/78924

Now the music shall do the talking!

Paul Thomas Saunders

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yfMoSC20yQ

www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2qXqJmfcY

Royal Hunt Of The Sun

Round Ron Virgin

What? Woop Woop! New Jersey’s phenomenal one man electro band Memory Tapes is heading to the UK this January in support of his ace new single ‘Graphics’ which is taken from one of our albums of 2009 ‘Seek Magic’. We would not miss this for the world and nor should you!

For Fans Of: LCD Soundystem, Friendly Fires, Air France.

Support comes from Pantha du Prince and SIC label mates Fitness Club Fiasco

When? Wednesday, January 20th.

Where? The Luminaire, Kilburn.

How Much? £5.50

Tickets? ticketweb / seetickets

Memory Tapes – Graphics (single version)

mp3: Memory Tapes – Bicycle

What? Our band of the year Girls play as part of the Shockwaves NME Awards shows in the run up to the hype rag’s 2010 awards ceremony. We’ll be there eager to see Girls pull off their biggest UK show to date. These San Franciscans are magic and more than worth enduring the buzzzzzz for.

For Fans Of: Brian Wilson, Elvis Costello, Spiritualised.

When? Tuesday, February 23rd.

Where? Scala, Kings Cross.

How Much? TBC

Tickets? NME(see tickets) available now / See Tickets available 1st Dec

mp3: Girls – Laura

What? Music Mule is proud to present Acoustic Consequences 2. This time around we have three of the best new bands to call London home. Starting with the awesome old meets new folk ramblings of The Boy Icarus through to the all killer no filler Kurran & The Wolfnotes and finishing off with some continental flare courtesy of the epic Vadoinmessico. We can hardly wait!

For Fans Of: MUSIC MULE!

The Boy Icarus is hotly tipped folk troubadour Huw who sounds a little like if all of the great folk artists of years gone by had been merged into one during their prime, quickly dragged through every decade up until now, then left to fend for themselves in a post-Libertines London. In other words an old sound that manages to be very much here and now.

For Fans Of: Bob Dylan, Bright Eyes, Micah P Hinson.

mp3: The Boy Icarus - Wait For Me Here

So we’re very sad to inform you that Pete from exlovers has got tonsillitis so won’t be able to play the show tomorrow. We’ll definitely be getting him back to play in the new year though. In the meantime all is not lost as Kurran and The Wolfnotes have kindly agreed to step into their slot. We were intending on getting them down to play a show next year but as it happens we don’t have to wait that long so woop woop to that! Get well soon Pete.

For Fans Of: Fleetwood Mac, Cherbourg, The Decemberists.

mp3: Kurran & The Wolf Notes – Your Four Limbs

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7nMv2PzGUk

Vadoinmessico will finishing the night with some sounds from the Mediterranean and further afield all brought together in the form of their supremely catchy cinematic folk songs. This now London based collective is lead by the majestic vocals and guitar of songwriter Giorgio Poti, an exciting new talent. As Rcrdlbl put it in a recent feature:

“If the super intense tango scene in Scent of a Woman was transposed into The Red Balloon, the soundtrack would be “In Spain.”  If Frankie and Annette’s Beach Party also featured the arboretum scene from Sabrina, the soundtrack would be “Cave.”  If the “Stella!” scene in Streetcar Named Desire was filtered through The Science of Sleep, the soundtrack would be “Sisma.”

Don’t worry we don’t get it all either! But these guys are magic live so don’t miss out.

For Fans Of: The Dodos, Lykke Li, Grizzly Bear.

mp3: Vadoinmessico - Cave

When? Sunday, Nov 22nd. Doors 6pm-late, Bands 6.30-9.30pm

Where? The Fellow, Kings Cross.

How Much? £5adv / £6

Tickets? wegottickets

Food? Roasts served downstairs until 4pm. Book a table