Features and collaborations are great ways for up and coming artists to get some attention and keen eared listeners to spot  burgeoning talents. Something Py has clearly taken on board, seeking out producers including Raffertie, Throwing Snow and IO to collaborate with before now.

Py first appeared on my radar however by way of her tender offering on Lapalux’s ‘Moments’ a track form his brilliant Brainfeeder released When Your Gone EP. Here the London based Brightonian releases the visuals Directed by Simone Pellegrini, for a track of her own ‘Lungs’ produced by George Fitzgerald. The track itself a combination of bouncy yet mellow house beats and vocals that echo turn of the century garage hooks makes for sultry listening.

‘Lungs’ is taken from her Tripping on Wisdom Mixtape, which will be available for free download from her Facebook page from May 21st.

If you like what you here be sure to catch her performing live this Thursday at YoYo… I will.

May in the city brings the goliaths also known as  The Throne for a full 4 day takeover of the O2. It will also see the return of the reclusive band The XX who will play a string of exclusive dates. And if towering soul is more your thing, ears should be pricked for the sounds of Robert Glasper’s Experiment which is coming to town too. It’s a mammoth month. Get into it over the jump.

Wednesday 9th May

Jazzy Jeff

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 8pm/£20 adv

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

***

Thursday 10th May

Pete Philly

w/ 14th & Alby Daniels

Jazz Cafe

Doors:7pm/£5

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

***

Thursday 10th May

AlunaGeorge

YoYo

Doors:8pm/£5-£7 (guestlist only)

***

Saturday 12th May

Cocknbull Kid

The Macbeth

Doors: 7pm/£8 adv

***

Monday 14th May

Robert Glasper Experiment feat Bilal

Doors:7pm/£10-£25

http://www.barbican.org.uk

***

Monday 14th May and Tuesday 15th May

The XX

Electrowerkz & Chats Palace

Doors: 8pm/£19.50 adv

www.thexx.info/ticketlottery

***

Wednesday 16th May

Hidden Depths

w/ Thundercat, Floating Points, Slugabed

Fabric

Doors:8pm-1am/£5

***

Thursday 17th May

Shabazz Palaces

XOYO

Doors:8pm/£10.50

http://www.xoyo.co.uk

***

Friday 18th /Sunday 20th /Monday 21st /Tuesday 22nd May

The Throne

o2

Doors:8pm/£39.50-£60

http://www.theo2.co.uk

***

Saturday 19th May

Jesse Boykins III

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 8pm/£15 adv

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

***

Monday 21st May and Tuesday 22nd May

Temper Trap

Koko

Doors:7pm/*SOLD OUT*

http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Wednesday 23rd May

Michael Kiwanuka

Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Doors:8pm/£14

www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/

***

Thursday 31st May

SpaceGhostPurrp

YoYo

Doors: 8pm/£5 -£7 (Guestlist only)

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After the hiatus of what has felt like a lifetime, Lauryn Hill returns to British shores this Saturday to an highly expectant and packed Indigo2 audience. Later in the month, the venue also welcomes Young Jeezy too.

Seattle duo, THEESatisfaction come over to storm through with their first set of solo shows, Dwele returns for his yearly pilgrimage at Jazz Cafe and radio station NTS celebrate their first birthday in all day style. Jump over for all and much more.

Thursday 12th April
Alt-J
Africa Centre
Doors:7pm/£8 adv 

***

Thursday 12th April
Diva Geek
w/ Eric Lau DJ Set
C.A.M.P
Doors:7pm/£6

***

Saturday 14th April
Lauryn Hill
Indigo2
Doors:7pm:*SOLD OUT*
http://www.theindigo2.co.uk

***

Saturday 14th April
Annie Mac Presents:
Joker and Jessie Ware
Koko
Doors:10pm/*SOLD OUT*
http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Thursday 19th April
Major Lazer & Toddla T
Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Doors: 7.30pm/£16
http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/

***

Friday 20th April
Anthony Hamilton
Indigo2
Doors: 7.30pm/£28.50 – £50
http://www.theindigo2.co.uk

***

Monday 23rd April
Young Jeezy
Indigo2
Doors:7pm/£26.50-£35
http://www.theindigo2.co.uk

***

Tuesday 24th April
Delilah
Koko
Doors:7.30pm/£11
http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Tuesday 24th April
THEESatisfaction
Madame JoJos
Doors: 8pm/£6 adv
http://www.madamejojos.com/

***

Wednesday 25th April, Thursday 26th April, Friday 27th April & Saturday 28th April
Dwele
Jazz Cafe
Doors:7pm/£22.50 adv
http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

***

Thursday 26th April
Santigold
Heaven
Doors 7pm/£17.50
http://www.heaven-live.co.uk/

***

Thursday 26th April
9th Wonder
Plan B
Doors:7pm/£8 adv
www.thedoctorsorders.com

***

Friday 27th April
Deviation x Hyperdub Warehouse
Benji B, Kode 9, Dego,
Secret Warehouse Venue TBA
Doors:10pm/£15 -£17.50 adv
http://www.hyperdub.net/

***

Saturday 28th April
Kwesachu
Kwes & Micachu
Southbank Centre
Doors:10pm/£12 adv
http://ticketing.southbankcentre.co.uk

***

Saturday 28th April
NTS First Birthday Party
All Day Affair/£20 adv
http://ntslive.co.uk/

February is here, time to explore some new sounds we say. Check out Soul sonics provided by Natalie Duncan, Ren Harvieu and Zara McFarlane, or perhaps a dose of quality Indie from the likes of Tennis or Ghostpoet. Or maybe something a bit in between like Willis Earl Beal, Portico Quartet and Azealia Banks…

London is offering it all this month. Click the jump and go explore.

Tuesday 14th February

Tennis

Rough Trade East

Doors: 7pm/ Wristband entry (see site for details)

http://www.roughtrade.com

***

Wednesday 15th February

Ghostpoet

Koko

Doors:7pm/£15 adv

http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Wednesday 15th February

Ren Harvieu

The Lexington

Doors: 8pm/£6

http://www.thelexington.co.uk

***

Wednesday 15th February

tUnE-yArDs

Shepherds Bush Empire

Doors: 7pm/£14.60

http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/

***

Thursday 16th February

Michael Kiwanuka

Islington Assembly Hall

Doors: 8pm/£10 adv

***

Friday 17th February

Fink

Koko

Doors: 7pm/£15

http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Sunday 19th February

Zara McFarlane

Baltic

Doors:7pm/FREE

***

Wednesday 22nd February

Natalie Duncan

The Forge Arts Venue

Doors: 7.30pm/ £9 concs £7

***

Wednesday 22nd February

Jessie Ware & Alabama Shakes

Boston Arms

Doors:7.30pm/*Sold Out*

***

Friday 24th February

NME Awards Presents: Little Dragon

The Forum

Doors: 7pm/£17.10

http://www.kentishtownforum.com/

***

Saturday 25th February

NME Awards Tour Presents: Metronomy & Azealia Banks

Brixton Academy

Doors:7pm/*Sold Out*

http://o2academybrixton.co.uk/

***

Monday 27th February

Azealia Banks

Heaven

Doors: 7pm/£10.50

***

Tuesday 28th February

Solange & The Pyramids

Proud Camden

Doors:7.30pm/FREE

***

Tuesday 28th February

Willis Earl Beal

Power Lunches Art Cafe

Doors:7.30pm/£7 adv

***

Wednesday 29th February

Portico Quartet

York Hall

Doors:7.30pm/*Sold Out*

http://www.barbican.org.uk

January blues?

No need for such things if you’re lucky enough to live, work or visit London this month. There is a little something for everyone. Despite a bit of a slow start in the live scene, mid month things are starting to kick off with the likes of Ledisi, Lana Del Rey and Childish Gambino in town. Also Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards 2012 holds a stellar line up this weekend. Can expect Thundercat, SBTRKT, Julio Bashmore, BADBADNOTGOOD et al.

Get into that and more after the jump.

Wednesday 18th January & Thursday 19th January

The Pyramids

Cafe Oto

Doors: 8pm/£12 adv

http://www.cafeoto.co.uk

***

Tuesday 24th January & Tuesday 31st January

Lianne La Havas

The Social

Doors:8pm/*Sold Out*

*** Friday 20th January

Ledisi

Scala

Doors: 7.30pm/£18.50

http://www.scala-london.co.uk

*** Friday 20th January & Saturday 21st January

Ed Sheeran

Brixton Academy

Doors:7pm/ *Sold Out*

http://o2academybrixton.co.uk

***

Friday 20th January

Worldwide Awards Warm Up Party

XOYO

Doors:9pm/£10

http://xoyo.co.uk/event/wwa-warm-up

***

Saturday 21st January

Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide Awards

SBTRKT/Sampha/Thundercat/Michael Kiwanuka/Julio Bashmore/Gang Colours

Koko

Doors:7pm/£25

http://www.koko.uk.com

*** Tuesday 24th January

MTV Brand New for 2012 Presents:Lana Del Rey

Koko

Doors: 7pm/£15

http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Tuesday 24th January

Michael Kiwanuka

XOYO

Doors: 8pm/ *Sold Out*

http://www.xoyo.co.uk

***

Wednesday 25th January

MTV Brand New for 2012 Presents:Emeli Sande

Koko

Doors:7pm/£15

http://www.koko.uk.com

***

Wednesday 25th January & Thursday 26th January

Childish Gambino

CAMP Basement

Doors:7.30pm/*Sold Out*

***

Saturday 28th January

Boyz II Men

Brixton Academy

Doors:7pm/ £35

http://o2academybrixton.co.uk ***

Tuesday 31st January

Jean Grae

Jazz Cafe

Doors:7pm/£10

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

***

Tuesday 31st January

Portico Quartet

Rough Trade East

Doors: 7pm/Free Wristbands

http://www.roughtrade.com

***

Tuesday 31st January

The Bullits

XOYO

Doors:7.30pm/£12 adv

http://www.xoyo.co.uk

Ninja Tune’s Fink covers the classic ‘In Bloom’ by Nirvana for Germany’s Musikexpress magazine. This was part of the 20th year anniversary of the seminal Nevermind release. I adore Fink’s trademark gravely vocal tone and he doesn’t play with the classic too much which will please fans of the original. It is not long now until Fink’s Perfect Darkness tour reaches the big smoke. Playing KOKO on the 17th Feb. Pick up tickets and a free acoustic track over on his site here.

This past week saw the second annual Buma Rotterdam Beats Festival, an event organised to celebrate and emphasise the importance of Hip Hop, R&B, Soul, Reggae & Electronic music. Through various workshops, seminars and live performances, the festival brought together a wealth of international delegates, including top European and American managers, bookers, industry pioneers, bloggers and several widely respected innovators.

PinBoard was invited to take part in one of the panel discussions, alongside respected co-commentators like Okayplayer (U.S), Juice Magazine (DE), Puma (NL) and Splash Magazine (DE). The discussion was about the emergence and subsequent dominance of the blogopshere and dissected what it is, as online moderators, we do to ensure our outlets represent the best of spheres. These seminars were a vital ingredient for what made the Beats Festival such a vibrant success. Bringing together creative minds from across the continent and the U.S not only allowed for stimulating debate, but also a chance to exchange insights.

Of course it was ultimately the music that brought everything together and with some incredible shows on offer, we were literally spoilt for choice. James Brown incarnate Charles Bradley was undoubtedly the most electrifying, awe-inspiring act on the bill – his performance at Rotown, supported by London homegirl and Plug Research signing Szjerdene, had the entire city doing the electric slide. An artist and performer birthed from an entirely different world – they really don’t make them like that any more. Most impressively however was Buma’s foresight to invite the UK’s cult rising Hip-Hop collective Piff Gang- a genuine salute to Buma for having ears to the ground and recognising the movement. Very proud to see the boys representing the LDN.

Having taken a significantly large step forward this year with festival programming and increasing their profile in doing so, we give a shout-out to Buma Rotterdam Beats for putting on such an incredibly positive and forward thinking event. The beauty of bringing together an international community and sharing ideas on this scale is how the music communities represented, will thrive in future.

Looking forward to next year…

Coco and Robin Hannibal are getting me through the winter months nicely. From their various individual projects, to their self titled album, I can’t get enough of the duo.

So of course I am most pleased that the Danish pair are coming back to London again. This time in the east of London at CAMP, tickets are on sale now and an advanced price of £8.50 can be bought here. Otherwise £12 on the door. Missed the last one, so there is no way I’m missing this show… see you there!

September. Here we are.

The ninth month of 2011 and summer has officially finished. As the final few festivals make use of the last ounce of confidence people have in the great and unpredictable British weather, so much so they choose to sleep outside and enjoy some live music.  Bar the few left, it’s all about getting to know those cosy venues throughout the autumn season.  And I have plenty of those waiting for you over the jump.

The big hitter of this month definitely has to be Adele. And if you’re lucky enough to have a spare ticket, maybe you want to bring your favourite live reviewer with you… Just maybe.

Thursday 1^st Sept

Mac Miller

Shepherd’s Bush

Doors: 7pm/£14

http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/

***

Wednesday 7^th, Thursday 8^th and Friday 9^th September

DJ Shadow

Village Undergound

Doors 7.30pm/£22.50

http://www.villageunderground.co.uk/

***

Saturday 10^th September

Akala & Ty

Rich Mix

Doors: 8pm/ £7 adv, £9 on the door

http://www.richmix.org.uk/

***

Monday 12th September

Showcase Live: Under The Bridge

Stamford Bridge Stadium

Vida, Will Heard & others

Doors:7pm/Free Entry

http://www.showcaselive.co.uk/

***

Tuesday 13^th September

Maques Toliver

The Tabernacle

Doors 7pm: £7.50 in adv

http://www.tabernaclew11.com/

***

Wednesday  14^th September

Crystal Fighters

Shepherds Bush

Door’s 7.30pm/£12.50

http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk/

***

Thursday 15th September

Put Me On It Live

CAMP

Doors: 9pm – 1am/£5 adv £7 on the door

http://www.putmeonit.com

***

Friday 16^th September

Beirut & tUnE – YarDs

Brixton Academy

Doors 7pm/£18

http://o2academybrixton.co.uk/

***

Sunday 18th September

One Mic

Queen of Hoxton

Kof

Doors: 7pm/£5

onemicguestlist@gmail.com

Monday 19^th and Tuesday 20th September

Adele

Amos Lee supporting

Hammersmith Apollo

Door’s 6.30pm/*Sold Out*

http://www.hammersmithapollo.net/

***

Wednesday 21^st September

Michael Kiwanuka

Bush Hall

£10 – 7pm

http://www.bushhallmusic.co.uk/

***

Thursday 29^th September

Ledisi

Bush Hall

£14 – 7.30pm

http://www.bushhallmusic.co.uk/

***

Friday 30^th September

The Go! Team and StarSlinger

The Coronet

£15 – Doors’ 7.30pm

http://www.coronettheatre.co.uk/

Massive props to the good peoples over at PMOI for this one. The new monthly night down in the C.A.M.P basement is going to go off with a bang. Featuring a stellar line up with the legendary Dego performing his new album with full live band!!! Lets not forget about PinBoard favourites Tanya Auclair and Eric Lau in the mix too and we have ourselves one hell of a night! Just to take the biscuit, like the music wasn’t enough, we will also be treated to Mrs Mck and her Pudding Club from Relay Boutique providing amazing cake!  Sri McKinnon is launching her new art show “Mindscapes” upstairs on the same night and United 80 will be selling vinyl and other treats in their pop up shop. Oh Lord. I have already copped my tickets and I suggest you do the same for the (utterly bonkers) price of £5….right here. Tickets are selling fast so don’t sleep on this one!

No one can ever say this guy doesn’t put in the work. After the internet blow up of his mixtape releases, a debut album on the way and the generous Sunday giveaway these past few weeks, we now are treated to a world tour.

I don’t use the word ‘treat’ lightly either. After seeing him at his first solo UK show in the UK back in January, the charasmatic rapper convinced us all then why Cole World is about to take over. 3 months solid touring from August 23rd  to December 12th, I’m sure Cole will surely be able to spread his gospel to the masses.

Peep the dates over the jump, make sure you see him in a city near you soon.

August 23rd – Vancouver, BC (Vogue)

August 25th – Edmonton, AB (Edmonton Events Centre)
August 27th – Calgary, AB (Flames Central)
August 30th – Saskatoon, SK (Odeon Theatre)
August 31st – Winnipeg, MB (Garrick Center)
September 3rd – Toronto, ON (Sound Academy)
September 6th – London, ON (Music Hall London)
September 7th – Montreal, QC (Club Soda)
September 10th – Orlando, FL (The Beacham Theatre)
September 11th – Miami, FL (Revolutions)
September 14th – Houston, TX (Warehouse Live)
September 15th – New Orleans, LA (House of Blues)
September 16th – Dallas, TX (Southside Music Hall)
September 17th – Austin, TX (Emos)
September 19th – Denver, CO (The Ogden)
September 20th – Albuquerque, NM (Sunshine Theater)
September 21st – Phoenix, AZ (The Venue)
September 22nd – Los Angeles, CA (Club Nokia)
September 23rd – San Francisco, CA (Regency)
September 29th – Winston Salem, NC (Winston Salem State University)
October 2nd – Atlanta, GA (Tabernacle)
October 4th – Cleveland, OH (House of Blues)
October 6th – Kalamazoo, MI (Kalamazoo State Theatre)
October 7th – Detroit, MI (Royal Oak)
October 8th – Milwaukee, WI (The Rave)
October 9th – Chicago, IL (House of Blues)
October 12th – Philadelphia, PA (Electric Factory)
October 13th – Charlotte, NC (Fillmore)
October 14th – Norfolk, VA (Old Dominion University)
October 15th – Elizabeth City, NC (Elizabeth City State University)
October 16th – Myrtle Beach, SC (House of Blues)
October 19th – Washington, DC (Fillmore)
October 20th – Baltimore, MD (Sound Stage)
October 21st – Albany, NY (Armory)
October 22nd – Worcester, MA (Palladium)
October 23rd – Providence, RI (Lupo’s)
October 25th – New York, NY (Best Buy Theatre)
October 31st – Liverpool, UK (Echo Arena/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 1st – New Castle, UK (Metro Radio Arena/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 2nd – Glasgow, UK (SECC/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 4th – London, UK (O2 Arena/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 5th – Bournemouth, UK (BIC/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 6th – Birmingham, UK (LG Arena/TinieTempah UK Arena Tour)
November 7th – Manchester, UK (MEN Arena/Tinie Tempah UK Arena Tour)
November 8th – Cardiff, UK (Motorpoint Arena/ Tinie Tempah UK Arena Tour)
November 11th – London, UK (Electric Ballroom)
November 12th – Birmingham, UK (Institute)
November 13th – Cardiff, UK (Solus)
November 14th – South Hampton, UK (University)
November 17th – Glasgow, UK (ABC)
November 18th – Liverpool, UK (Academy)
November 19th – Sheffield, UK (Academy)
November 20th – Manchester, UK (Academy 2)
November 22nd – Cambridge, UK (Junction)
November 24th – Bristol, UK (Academy)
November 26th – Norway (Waterfront / UEA)
November 30th – Brussels, Belgium (VK*)
December 1st – Amsterdam, Holland (Melkweg)
December 2nd – Germany (TBD)
December 3rd – Copenhagen, Denmark (VEGA)
December 4th – Malmo, Sweden (Babel)
December 6th – Gothenburg, Sweden (Parken)
December 7th – Stockholm, Sweden (Nalen)
December 8th – Oslo, Norway (Rockefeller)
December 10th – Berlin, Germany (TBD)
December 12th – Paris, France (La Cigale)

Major supporters of the masked wonder,  SBTRKT and after seeing him and side kick Sampha support Friendly Fires a couple weeks back at the Roundhouse, I highly recommend you check out one of the live dates that have been announced. Get your tickets for one of the following.

4TH OCT – XOYO – LONDON
5TH OCT – AUDIO – BRIGHTON
6TH OCT – THEKLA – BRISTOL
7TH OCT- HIFI CLUB – LEEDS

SBTRKT LIVE SUPPORT FOR FRIENDLY FIRES DATES

10 NOV – 02 ACADEMY  - BRISTOL
11 NOV – 02 ACADEMY  - BIRMINGHAM
12 NOV – GUILDHALL  - SOUTHAMPTON
12 NOV – THE BLOCK PARTY (DJ) – BOURNEMOUTH
14 NOV – ROCK CITY  - NOTTINGHAM
15 NOV – 02 ACADEMY  - NEWCASTLE
17 NOV – 02 APOLLO  - MANCHESTER
18 NOV – BARROWLANDS  - GLASGOW
19 NOV – 02 ACADEMY – LEEDS
21 NOV – CORN EXCHANGE – CAMBRIDGE
22 NOV – ENGINE SHED – LINCOLN
25 NOV – BRIXTON ACADEMY  - LONDON

You will definitely catch the PinBoard crew at a couple of those dates at least.

Officially the last month of our beloved British summer, so best make the most of it. There’s loads of free gigs to save the pennies in your pocket, including PinBoard co-signed song bird Szjerdene and electronic R’n'B infused duo Creep.

After hitting the town last month for a couple of DJ sets, Q Tip is back. Full band and a whole show to himself. Legendary. Lastly, us PinBoard lot will be down at a couple of our favourite festivals this month including the big one for me, Big Chill. Any Kanye fans/stans out there? Holler!

Check out the rest of the festivals and what else is happening in the capital after the jump.

Tuesday 2nd August

Szjerdene

Favela Chic

Doors: 8pm/Free

****
Wednesday 3rd August

Dead Prez

The Garage

Doors:7pm/£16.50

****
Thursday 4th August

Alice Gold

The Lexington

Doors: 7.30pm/£10

http://www.thelexington.co.uk

****
Friday 5th August

Creep

Shacklewell Arms

Doors:8pm/Free

****
Friday 5th August

Theo Parrish

Plastic People

Doors:10pm – 5am/£10 all night

http://www.plasticpeople.co.uk/fridays.shtml

****
Tuesday 9th August

Washed Out and Star Slinger

Scala

Doors: 7.30pm/£10

http://www.scala-london.co.uk

****
Friday 12th August

The Boxettes

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 7pm/£8 in adv

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk

****
Saturday 13th August

Annie Mac Presents: Disclosure

Koko

Doors: 9pm/£12.50

http://www.koko.uk.com

****
Tuesday 16th August & Wednesday 17th August

Bruno Mars

Hammersmith Apollo

Doors: 7pm/*Sold Out*

http://www.hammersmithapollo.net

****
Friday 19th August

The Roots

w/Kano

Hammersmith Apollo

Doors: 7pm/£35-£50 in adv

http://www.hammersmithapollo.net
****

Tuesday 23rd August

D12

Islington Academy

Doors: 7pm/£17.50

http://www.o2academyislington.co.uk
****

Friday 26th August

Q Tip

The o2

Doors:8pm/£25 upwards

http://www.theo2.co.uk/indigo2/
****

Festivals In August:

Saturday 6th August

Field Day

Victoria Park – London

Jamie XX, James Blake, Warpaint,Mount Kimbie, SBTRKT

http://www.fielddayfestivals.com

***

Friday 5th August

Underage Festival

Victoria Park – London

Janelle Monae, Cocknbullkid, Giggs,  Ms Dynamite

http://www.underagefestivals.com

***

Thursday 4th August – Sunday 7th August

Big Chill Festival

Eastnor Castle Deer Park – Herefordshire

Kanye West, Janelle Monae, Metronomy, Aloe Blacc, Femi Kuti, etc

http://www.bigchill.net/festival33

***

Sunday 7th August

Applecart Festival

Victoria Park – London

Soul II Soul, Gilles Peterson

http://www.theapplecartfestival.com

***

Thursday 11th – Sunday 14th August

Beacons Festival

Heslaker Farm – Skipton

Tom Vek, StarSlinger, Dels, Ghostpoet, Pearson Sound

http://www.greetingsfrombeacons.com

***

Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st August

V Festival

Weston Park – Staffordshire

Eminem, Rihanna, Plan B, Dizzie Rascal

http://www.vfestival.com

Good to see Ghostpoet getting consistent but progressive love from the scene and even better that he has a headline show at Scala to look forward to this Autumn.

After working with us, in addition to a strong album behind him, hotly tipped for a Mercury nomination later this year and tour memories from all round the country and Europe, it will be good to see what is sure to be a great deliverance in London Town come Thursday 13th October.

Tickets are cheap, so honestly don’t be late on this one. Can grab them from here.

I’m a few days late into June, but you haven’t missed that much. Festival season is upon us and Queen Bey is making her debut at Glastonbury this month, the leftfield Spanish gathering, Sonar is set to be another great festival and theres loads else where throughout the country. Back to the capital, London is visited by Big Boi, Alicia Keys and tUnE-YarDs this month. Hit the jump and get into this months offerings.

Monday 6th June

Slum Village

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 7pm / £17.50

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk/

***

Tuesday 7th June

Fantasia

Indigo o2

Doors: 7pm/£32.50-£55

http://www.theindigo2.co.uk/

***

Tuesday 7th June

Michael Kiwanuka

The Social

Doors: 8pm/£6.50 adv

***

Wednesday 8th June

tUnE-YarDs

Scala

Doors: 7.30pm/*Sold Out*

http://www.scala-london.co.uk/

***

Thursday 9th June

Tanya Auclair EP Launch

w/ HowAboutBeth

Servant Jazz Quarters

Doors: 7.30pm/£5

www.tanyaauclair.com

***

Thursday 9th June

Maverick Sabre

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 7pm/*Sold Out*

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk/

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Thursday 9th June

Jamie Woon

Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Doors: 7pm/£13.50

http://www.o2shepherdsbushempire.co.uk

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Saturday 11th June

Soundcrash Presents:

Harmonic 313/Kode 9/Dorian Concept/Alex Nut

Koko

Doors: 9pm/£16

http://www.koko.uk.com/

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Saturday 11th June

Omar

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 7pm/£17.50

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk/

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Saturday 11th June

Untold Stories Volume 1: Launch Party

Heidi Vogel/Belle/Tanya Auclair/Kersha Bailey/Yarah Bravo, etc

Rich Mix

Doors: 7pm/£5

http://www.richmix.org.uk/

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Saturday 11th June & Sunday 12th June

Wu Tang Clan

w/ Yelawolf

The Forum

Doors: 7pm / £32-£40

http://www.kentishtownforum.com/

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Monday 13th June

Alicia Keys

w/Emeli Sande

Royal Albert Hall

Doors: 7pm /£35 – £100

http://www.royalalberthall.com/

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Tues 14th June, Weds 15th June, Thurs 16th June

Angie Stone

Jazz Cafe

Doors: 7pm/ £37.50

http://www.jazzcafe.co.uk/

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Tuesday 14th June

James Blake

Koko

Doors:7pm/£12

http://www.koko.uk.com/

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Thursday 16th June

Tom Vek

Heaven

Doors: 7.30pm/ *Sold Out*

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Monday 20th June

Rick Ross

Forum

Doors:7pm/£32.50

http://www.hmvtickets.co/events/

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Wednesday 22nd June

Electric Wire Hustle

Electrowerkz

Doors: 7pm/£8.50

http://www.soundcrashmusic.com/electric-wire-hustle-live/

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Thursday 23rd June

Big Boi

The Forum

Doors:6.30pm/£22.50

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Friday 24th June

Claire Maguire

Koko

Doors:9.30pm/£5

http://www.koko.uk.com/

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Thursday 30th June

Mayer Hawthorne (DJ Set)

East Village

Doors:8pm – 2am /£8 in adv

www.doctorsorders.com

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Thursday 30th June

Janet Jackson

Royal Albert Hall

Doors:7.30pm/£45-£125

http://www.royalalberthall.com

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Festivals In June

11th – 12th June

Parklife Weekender – Platt Fields Park – Manchester

Kelis, Katy B, Chase and Status, Skream and Benga

http://www.parklife.uk.com/

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Saturday June 11th

LED – Victoria Park – London

Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Nero, Jaguar Skills, Zane Lowe, etc

www.ledfestival.net/

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***PINBOARD RECOMMENDS***

June 16th-18th

Sonar – Barcelona

Magnetic Man, Janelle Monae, Chris Cunningham, Four Tet, Little Dragon, etc

www.sonar.es/

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June 16th-19th

Beach Break Live – Pembray County Park – South Wales

Magnetic Man, Tinie Tempah, Katy B, Ed Sheeran, Mark Ronson, etc

http://www.beachbreaklive.com/

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June 22nd-26th

Glastonbury – Worthy Farm – Somerset

U2, Beyonce, Coldplay, BB King, Friendly Fires, Big Boi, etc

http://www.glastonburyfestivals.co.uk/

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24th-26th June

Hard Rock Calling – Hyde Park – London

The Killers, Michael Kiwanuka, Vintage Trouble, etc

http://www.hardrockcalling.co.uk/

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