• Elvis Perkins @ Scala, Sep 22nd.

    What? Elvis Perkins in Dearland is the name for Elvis Perkins and his band who released their eponymous debut in March this year through XL Recordings. Elvis recorded a solo album ‘Ash Wednesday’ two years prior to that and picked up his current bandmates while touring it. Raised in L.A. but of Swiss, French, Italian and Jewish heritage. Son of actor Anthony Perkins, famed for his appearance in Psycho.

    For Fans Of: The Band, Leonard Cohen, Wilco. // more

  • Dirty Projectors @ Scala, Sept 13th.

    Dirty Projectors @ Scala, Sept 13th.

    What? Dirty Projectors / Tune Yards. Dirty Projectors will be in town to play this Upset the Rhythm night. Dave Longstreth and band travel from Brooklyn to London in support of their new, critically acclaimed, album ‘Bitte Orca’. It’s their most accessible work yet and following publicity from collaborating with David Byrne on the Dark Was the Night compilation, expect this to be busy. For Fans Of: Grizzly Bear, Here We Go Magic, St Vincent. // more

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  • Micachu & The Shapes @ Scala, Oct 15th.

    Micachu & The Shapes @ Scala, Oct 15th.

    What? Little Londoner Mica a.k.a Micachu brings her band the Shapes to their biggest headline show yet. She’s only in her early twenties and has fronted grime bands, composed for the Philharmonic Orchestra and released one of the best albums of 2009 in wonky pop masterpiece ‘Jewellery’. For Fans Of: Kid Carpet, Beta Band, Metronomy. // more

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  • Kitsuné Maison @ Scala, June 20th.

    Kitsuné Maison @ Scala, June 20th.

    What? French label Kitsuné Maison teams up with Neon Noise Project to bring this club night that aims to bring the famous Kitsuné compilations to life. They’ll also be showcasing some of the great new talent they have in store for us this year.

    Feat: Aeroplane, We Have Band, Chew Lips, Delphic. // more

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