Arch 1 New Year and Beyond
I opened the mysterious-looking metal door…behind which was a curtain opening out into a compact little club that feels like someones front room.
The band played blues, many classics, but what was really amazing was that many of the musicians were multiskilled, the bassist also created a stunning laser lighting concept and handled smoke machines. One of the guitarists also sang and then went on to play some stunning riffs on a sax. The owner sings and also
works the bar and so it goes on. The quality of the music was a good blend of classic blues, the musicans were of an excellent calibre and it was enjoyable to watch in such an intimate atmosphere, created very individually by both the architecture of
being under an arch and also the interesting decor. Its very cosy, unpretentious and entry was free, drinks were reasonably priced and tea and coffee are served there.
Tucked away just round the corner from Star Lane DLR, this is one of Londons largely undiscovered hidden treasures. This venue also has regular events such as jam sessions and lots of other stuff going on throughout the year.
On a Light Note...Bassist / Laser Tech Jim
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State of the Music Industry in the UK
Hello guys and girls, readers and viewers, old and young.
The Music Mag are looking at developing a feature of the current state of music in the UK and of course we want YOUR VIEWS!!!
We’re looking for thoughts on how you feel about the current music industry. Whether that be the top 40 chart, what music is like compared to 10 or 20 years ago, how easy it is for bands to break through, etc.
Send your throughts to craig@themusicmag.com with the subject ‘MUSIC INDUSTRY’ in the title. We will email you back when the article is published if you quotes are used.
Save BBC Radio 6 Petition
BBC radio 6 is a damn fine station and it’s looking very likely that Mark Thompson (head of BBC) is closing it down.
Fellow music lovers, please take a moment out of your day and sign the petition. 100,000 signatures are desired with around 45,000 being collected so far.
Click the magic link below to sign it and spread the word.
http://www.petition.fm/petitions/6musicasiannet/1000
London Punks Release New Single
We7 is offering fans the exclusive opportunity to listen to the first single, ‘Pretty Girl’ from exciting new band The London Punks. The London Punks is the latest musical venture from Nathan E Drake of Basement Jaxx’s Atlantic Jaxx Recordings fame and Greg Wizard Fleming of (Deekline & Wizard), and has already been positively acclaimed by the music industry.
Hot on the heels of the launch of we7 Presents, a dedicated channel to support new and unsigned artists, we7 will be working closely with The London Punks to increase buzz around the single launch. In addition, we7 listeners will be able to make up their own mind about the venture, which has been described as an innovative fusion of Modern Pop, tinged with Ska, Punk and Indie Dance. The band has already been compared to the likes of Madness, The Specials, The Sex Pistols, Basement Jaxx, Prodigy, The Streets and even the Ting Tings.
Steve Purdham, CEO and co-founder of we7 comments, “We’re passionate about music and whether we’re working with new or established acts, we want to bring the best selection of music to our listeners. We’re delighted to be working with The London Punks to help promote their new single and broaden their fan base.”
Nathan E Drake, The London Punks, adds, “We wanted to take advantage of the many new technologies out there to make sure we can get our music to our fans as quickly and easily as possible. To us, we7 is the first stop for music access online and is the obvious partner to help us to get our new song and forthcoming album out there and heard by the public.”
XFM’s John Kennedy has been a vocal fan of the band’s indie and dance roots and is expecting to see some, “Exciting new dance moves for those London Punks.”
The new single is a available here
