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Chunky Move – Faker

Gideon Obarzanek is anything but a Faker in this solo show from Chunky Move. If the story he tells is in fact true then he is actually the very antithesis of the title.

Dance Massive – Sweat

“Welcome” she smiled through bared teeth “you have done a wonderful job of coming into the room, however you will need to do it again..."

The Mountain Goats – Corner Hotel

Like a shepherd for misfits, the Mountain Goats managed to herd a touchingly diverse crowd by singing out a kinship of the frustrated and bitter.

The xx – Corner Hotel

Listening to The xx’s debut album is kind of like getting a new crush, or falling asleep wrapped in a cashmere blanket after a long day swimming in the sea… Listening to The xx live, though, is even better.