Music
MUST DO: this weekend
A pop-up in a disused beauty salon? A new Foundry in Camden? A legend at the Forum? Oh my cod!
Map Studio Cafe: back in business. Plus 3 newbie alternatives
One of Kentish Town’s most loved creative spaces returns with a refreshed interior, fully stocked bar and packed arts programme. And that’s not all to discover this weekend
Ever wondered what goes on at Air Studios?
A fascinating new book, Unseen London, offers readers access to fifty extraordinary locations, telling the story of how each was created and what it reveals about the city. We publish an exclusive extract
Video: life-affirming Erasure singalong on Kentish Town tube platform
Mobile footage shows ‘A Little Respect’ being belted out by post-gig passengers
Kelly Street stars in new Kitty Daisy & Lewis vid
Top new single Baby Bye Bye from hit local act was filmed in the enviably pastel street
Ich Bin Kentishtowner: Hughie Gavin, 24, composer
In which the musician admits to pacing on the phone, spending too much time at the Grafton – and the thrill of working on a new local play
In Pictures: Kentish Town’s Kerouac Shack
You know the petrol station opposite the infamous Southampton Arms? For one night only last weekend, it became a joyous 1950s-style diner
Review: Throwing Muses, Islington Assembly Hall
The classic US three-piece returned to north London last week. But was singer Kristin Hersh in fine fettle?
Live at Aces: a free festival on your doorstep
Tufnell Park’s community-minded rock ‘n’ roll dive bar is putting on a music-fuelled weekender. And it’ll cost you nada (apart from a whisky or three)
Top 7 quick eats before the iTunes Festival
Where to grab a decent bite without being late for your big freebie night at the Roundhouse
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