The 405 Gig Guide // 6th - 12th August 2012

How to Dress Well – Birthdays // 8th August 2012

A beautiful new venue being soundtracked by Tom Krell's latest work is surely the best way to spend a Wednesday evening? Damn straight it it. Keep an ear out for material from his forthcoming new album, Total Loss.

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Other Gigs
• 07/08/12: Holy Esque - The Old Blue Last // [Tickets/Info]
• 08/08/12: Stealing Sheep - Rough Trade East // [Tickets/Info]
• 08/08/12: Fair Ohs - The Old Blue Last // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Whales In Cubicles - Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Pulled Apart By Horses - 100 Club // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Jewellers - The Old Blue Last // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: Fantastic Mr Fox - Rhythm Factory // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: Parakeet - The Shacklewell Arms // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Oliver Primus

Portico Quartet + NZCA Lines – The Old Motorcycle Showroom // 11th August 2012

Celebrating Crack Magazine's 3rd Birthday is a host of DJs, BBQ and a variety of musical acts across the night, going on until the early hours. If you don't want to watch the Olympic closing ceremony, then this is probably a good alternative.

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Other Gigs
• 08/08/12: Fat Freddy's Drop – O2 Academy // [Tickets/Info]
• 08/08/12: Jenny O - Thekla // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: Boddika - Thekla // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Jack McKenna

Set Your Goals – King Tut’s // 8th August 2012

Pop-punk might be something of a guilty pleasure for some. Deep down, you know you love it. Get your fill with Set Your Goals.

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Other Gigs
• 06/08/12: Michael Cassidy – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]
• 07/08/12: Pianos Become The Teeth – Stereo // [Tickets/Info]
• 07/08/12: Chthonic – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Lowland Hills – Mono // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Iced Earth – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Gyptian – O2 ABC // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: KAV – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: Toots and the Maytals – O2 ABC // [Tickets/Info]
• 11/08/12: The Winter Tradition – Nice N Sleazy // [Tickets/Info]
• 11/08/12: The Patriots – King Tut’s // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Toni Spencer

Pianos Become the Teeth - Corporation // 9th August 2012

Prominent members of 'The Wave' group of intelligent hardcore bands from across the pond, Pianos Become the Teeth bring their cathartic brand of post-rock influenced screamo to Corp alongside Topshelf labelmates Balance and Composure as well as Seahaven, Departures and local emo favourites Nai Harvest.

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Other Gigs
• 07/08/12: A Page of Punk – The Red House // [Tickets/Info]
• 08/08/12: Joanna Gruesome – Tye Die Tapes HQ // [Tickets/Info]
• 11/08/12: New Candys – The Bowery // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Kyle Rice

Savages – The Haunt // 7th August 2012

A few months and lot of buzz later, Savages return as headliners to the same stage they played their first ever gig. Support comes from the equally exciting Palma Violets.

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Other Gigs
• 08/08/12: Willy Mason – Brighton Ballroom // [Tickets/Info]
• 09/08/12: Thomas White – Green Door Store // [Tickets/Info]
• 07/08/12: Sylvester Anfang II - Albert // [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: Maxxi Soundsystem - Audio // [Tickets/Info]
• 11/08/12: Caitlin Stubbs - Brunswick // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Ed Blow

Joseph Coward – The Castle Hotel // 11th August 2012

I love new things with a retro tinge. It’s the closest we can get to living in the past! So hearing Joseph Coward made my little heart flutter. A new artist laced with the Manchester indie scene of the late 80s/early 90s to create something quite wonderful. But don’t expect your local Smiths cover band! Catch Coward at this intimate venue while you can.

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Other Gigs
• 07/08/12: Head Automatica – Sound Control// [Tickets/Info]
• 07/08/12: Public Image Ltd– HMV Ritz// [Tickets/Info]
• 10/08/12: The Big Indie Showcase #6 – Dry Bar // [Tickets/Info]

Gigs chosen by Heather Berry