Daydreaming with James Lavelle
Sept 15-21, Jazz Cafe, NW1 (0844 847 2514, thejazzcafelondon.com)
With a new album coming from his trip hop collective UNKLE in August, the following month Lavelle unites the many strands of his career by curating a week of Camden shows. Lee “Scratch” Perry, Smith & Mighty and Attica Blues will all appear.
Vagabon
Oct 17, The Garage, N5 (0844 847 1678, thegaragehighbury.com)
The alias of new singer-songwriter Laetitia Tamko who, as a young black woman raised in Cameroon and now living in New York, is a unique new voice in the world of indie rock.
Tom Misch
Oct 19, Ronnie Scott’s, W1 (020 7439 0747, ronniescotts.co.uk); Oct 20, Printworks, SE16 (printworkslondon.co.uk)
The jazzy singer-guitarist has just released a tribute song to his home town, South of the River, so it’s fitting he should announce two new shows here at the same time.
Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul
Nov 4, Roundhouse, NW1 (0870 389 1846, roundhouse.org.uk)
With the E Street Band on a break, Bruce Springsteen’s bandana-wearing guitarist can bring his other group to town as part of their first UK tour in 25 years.
Goldfrapp
Nov 10, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)
The elctronic duo are back in upbeat mode on their latest album, Silver Eye, and accordingly in high demand as a live act.
