Somers Town Area Guide

WOLF EYES have spent 25 years fusing together DIY electronics with the avant-garde sensibilities of Fluxus and the granite of dreary Midwestern life. Their new album 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' is a surreal dreamscape of disorienting sound collages, where hit songs are transformed into terrariums of sonic flora and decimated fauna. As if pulled from a fever dream, the surrealists of the 1960s converge with alien electronic blues musicians in an underworld of mystery. The air is thick with car wash radio white noise, crackling and fizzing like a toxic elixir, spoken word poetry transmissions as absurd and cryptic phrases. Each corroded aural environment is a microcosm of chaos, honed to razor-sharp precision. Swept away in a whirlwind of thirteen perplexing narratives, each one an unpredictable journey through subterranean worlds, a sonic trip of reality folded into itself. Wolf Eyes have released three albums recently ‘Dreams In Splattered Lines' was preceded by the compilation of collaborations 'Presents Difficult Messages', and the band followed this up with the release of 'Wolf Eyes w/ Spykes', bringing a much sought after early release to vinyl for the first time, documenting a recording session pivotal to the ongoing development of the group’s sound. Alongside this has been the usual steady stream of lathe cuts, side hustles, art and inzanity. A new LP is due out soon charting Wolf Eyes recent recordings with Anthony Braxton too, look out! https://wolfeyes.xyz/ Upset The Rhythm 18+ Only

Comedy in Camden Town. A regular Saturday night comedy extravaganza with four or five comedians presenting a fast-moving, great value, top notch stand-up show that always sells out. Early booking very strongly advised. Presented by Hampstead Comedy. This is an 18+ event.

Exquisite (Uncut Magazine) A class act (The Mirror) Music for the soul (Maverick Magazine) With seven albums and five books to her name, independent British singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and poet Emily Maguire has had 3 singles playlisted on Radio 2, toured the UK extensively with the likes of American legend Don McLean and been interviewed on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Front Row, Midweek and numerous regional BBC Radio stations. Emily's music is a hauntingly beautiful and profoundly moving experience not to be missed. Support from Jody Prewett Having recently released an album of nature-inspired guitar instrumentals, Trails, Jody continues to strike out on his own distinctive path as a solo artist. He has been regularly impressing audiences with his inventive guitar playing, soulful vocals and striking lyrical imagery.

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The long awaited new festival of 2025 and beyond! MAYHEM Our first one will be a total SWEDISH TAKEOVER for 3 dates only. FRIDAY HEADLINERS - CRASHDÏET formed in Stockholm in 2000 and have gone through turbulence several times in their career, with deaths, line-up changes, and a history of abuse but they have become known for picking up the pieces and returning to the scene every time they crash. Their undeniable flirt with the 80s big arena rock bands like Guns N’ Roses, Kiss, and Skid Row combined with a notable element of punk, has made them a significant name in the revival of the sleaze and glam (or hair metal) genre. CRASHDÏET is on the road again with a solid new line-up, still holding original members Peter London and Martin Sweet. Maybe not as decadent as in the early days, but always bringing on a high-octane live show that few will forget! New music is vowed to be delivered next year! THE CRUEL INTENTIONS will be serving you the perfect blend of melodrama and fun this Scandinavian hard rock n’ roll band are ready to make the best rock music and dirtiest of street styles great again. Their play around the esthetics of bands such as Guns ‘N Roses / Mötley Crüe, mixed with pop-punk and melodic hard rock, and carries on the legacy of good old Rock ‘N Roll into the modern and contemporary youth of today. The songs are fast paced, humorous but dark and at times really hard-hitting. Serving you the perfect blend of melodrama and fun this Scandinavian hard rock n’ roll band founded in 2015 are ready to make the best rock music, and dirtiest of street styles great again. The result is feel good music with a fresh, original and modern expression, albeit strong roots in rock history. Easy to love and to relate to. The band is entering the studio early 2025 to record their new album. CRAZY LIXX is a Swedish heavy metal / hair metal / hard rock band hailing from Malmö, Sweden in 2002. Known for their energetic performances, catchy hooks, and an unapologetic revival of the glam metal sound from the late '80s, Crazy Lixx has become a flagship of the New Wave of Swedish Sleaze Metal. The band draws inspiration from acts like Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Alice Cooper, RATT, Skid Row and Guns N’ Roses, creating a perfect blend of melodic hard rock with modern production values and a keen eye for 80s and 90s nostalgia. In February 2025, the Swedish hair metal outfit is set to release their highly anticipated album 'Thrill of the Bite', which promises to elevate their rock music to new heights. Following the success of their previous album Street Lethal (2021), this new record is packed with powerful anthems, memorable riffs and melodies, electrifying guitar solos, and the larger-than-life sing-along energy that fans have come to expect from the band, delivering what is already shaping up to be one of the bands strongest works in their 20+ year career. WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: TOXIC ROSE was formed in 2010, in Stockholm, Sweden. They instantly made a huge impression around the metal community. With their unique look and mix of dark sleaze and metal, they have become one of the biggest names of their generation, with their mind set out to bring back the big shows again, they will always promise you a wild night filled with energy! SMOKING SNAKES Gothenburg-based sleaze metal band formed in 2022 inspired by 80's arena rock icons like W.A.S.P, RATT, and Dokken. Their high-energy, guitar-driven sound offers a modern twist on classic sleaze metal. Access Information: https://229.london/access/ This is a standing event. We operate a No Readmissions policy. Presented by Born Again Concerts. 14+, U18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Featuring award-winning international comedians from around the world, this unique comedy experience is guaranteed to have you rolling around on the floor with side-splitting laughter! Previous crowd-favourite stand-up acts include Stephen Merchant, Reginald D Hunter, Sara Pascoe and Milton Jones. There is something for everyone in this great experience in the heart of Camden. Get your tickets today for Top Standup Comedy in London!