What musicians would you consider to be London musicians? I'm not talking about people who have merely passed through London to do a few gigs or record an album -- otherwise, you'd have to list everybody who ever recorded at Abbey Road! Instead, I'm looking for folks whose work grew out of the city's cultural scene in some real way, whether London natives like Dizzee Rascals or transplants like George Frideric Handel. More broadly, what styles of music originated (entirely or partially) in London? I know about grime and dubstep--what others are there? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog on Dec 2, 2009 - 41 answers

Where can I find britpop memorabilia in London? [more inside]
posted by theraflu on Jul 27, 2009 - 2 answers

If you play a musical instrument and live in a city, where do you go to practise? I want to start playing clarinet again, but will be living in apartments or shared houses in crowded cities (currently London, UK) for the forseeable future. Where can I practise that won't drive my neighbours absolutely crazy?
posted by metaBugs on Feb 4, 2009 - 19 answers

Avantgarde London: I want to take my girlfriend out to a biggish music/sound performance/event. I want it to be avantgarde, unexpected and unique - the kind of night that would send most music lovers screaming into the distance. I am thinking maybe opera, but I know NOTHING about it. And, as I said, I want avantgarde opera in London. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Feb 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Who are the Peppercake Orchestra? [more inside]
posted by ninebelow on May 16, 2008 - 2 answers

Epic gig venue required in London. For 25th party slash album launch in March. Capacity 150-300. Must have stage, bar, PA, preferably lights too. [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant on Jan 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Where can I take a musically-obsessed American friend around Manchester and London? [more inside]
posted by electriccynic on Nov 21, 2007 - 9 answers

I sent my supposedly authentic Italian music manuscripts to Sotheby's of London (after their music manuscripts expert authenticated them in person in NYC) to be auctioned. After they received them in London, they told me they weren't sure if they were authentic and they wouldn't auction them. Problem is, it's going to cost me a lot to get them back, and it already cost quite a bit to mail them to London. More details within. [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay on Oct 14, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm going to London for the first time in years for the week of July 8-15. What are some good venues for seeing good, local bands? [more inside]
posted by psmealey on Jun 30, 2007 - 9 answers

Where can I find the most comprehensive online listings of live music in London?
posted by gravelshoes on Mar 1, 2007 - 10 answers

Mid twenties, reasonable income, moving to London. Where should I live and what should I know? [more inside]
posted by pollystark on Feb 23, 2007 - 20 answers

London CD shops specializing in rare 1960s pop/rock? [more inside]
posted by adrian_h on Apr 2, 2006 - 10 answers

Where should I try to get (indie-pop) bookings in London? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Jan 9, 2006 - 15 answers

My best friend is flying to London at the end of the month to study there until Christmas, and I want to make her a mix CD (or CDs...) [more inside]
posted by strikhedonia on Aug 23, 2005 - 39 answers