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WACK in the UK Vol.2 transforms The Underworld in London into an idol music mecca 1st April 2024Alternative idol agency and uppercase ‘i’ haters, WACK, made a triumphant return to London for the second installment...
Ado leaves London fans spellbound from the shadows at UK debut 27th March 2024Born out of Japan’s highly popular utaite subgenre, Ado, now an arena filling multi-platinum artist, continues to remain...
MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS’ long-awaited London debut 17th March 2024Despite being a long-standing staple of Japan’s underground rock scene, you’re more likely to encounter an avid MASS...
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