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Coronavirus = shows are suspended

Thanks so much to all of you for the support you have shown to Stop Look Listen and all the acts who have played for us over the years. 

Due to the current situation with the Coronavirus, Stop Look Listen shows are cancelled until we can restart them again.

We look forward to coming out of the other side of this and getting together again. Unfortunately we don’t know yet when this will be.

Here is the full post about what we are going to be doing in the meantime: https://www.facebook.com/StopLookListenLondon/posts/2849347358486137

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Artist Spotlight: Lydia Rose

A self-taught singer and guitarist, Lydia grew up writing poetry and stories, and discovered a love of songwriting for the way music can speak when words fall short. She nurtures her love of story-telling by writing songs that are influenced by conversations and real-life questions, weaving together personal longings and universal truths. With eclectic influences ranging from songwriters Jonatha Brooke and Ben Howard to Maggie Rogers and The Civil Wars, her acoustic singer/songwriter style is the perfect vessel for songs that are filled with personal revelations and vulnerable confessions. 

Lydia Rose performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 3 March @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: Jay Johnson

Jay began making music from a young age. His naturally curious mind led him to start learning the cello, then the guitar. Jay started listening to artists such as Bob Dylan, Paolo Nutini, and Ben Howard from his early teens, and as a result their influences can often be seen in his original works. 

After Jay started playing to live crowds, he decided to leave his previous career plans of becoming a doctor behind, and decided to become a full-time musician.​

Jay has been resident artist at the world-famous Roundhouse venue in London, and released an EP recorded at Abbey Road Studios.

Jay Johnson performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 3 March @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Next show - live at The Finsbury

Tuesday 3/3/20 @ 7:30pm

Advance seat reservations here: https://stop-look-listen.co.uk/tickets

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Artist Spotlight: Lauren Collins

New Zealand Singer-Songwriter Lauren Collins came to London with a one way ticket in August last year, to pursue her dreams of performing and collaborating with other musicians. Her acoustic songs combine her influence from strong female pop artists with her homely, welcoming vibe that comes from being an Auckland-er. She released her first EP “Passing Time” on arrival to the UK, and is now working on singles for 2020.

Lauren Collins performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 4 February @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Band Spotlight: Ninety’s Story

Ninety’s Story is the moniker of two friends who met in primary school and never parted ways. Inspired by the French 1990’s generation Phoenix, Daft Punk & Air the duo spread a warm, sophisticated and sensual music sunny as their native region; the French Riviera. The band has supported world-renowned bands such as Archive, Morcheeba, Pale Waves and Puggy. Their single KIKUYU was released on French-Japanese label Kitsuné Musique. They made the soundtrack of the new Citroën C4 Aircross TV commercial in China and represented the company at the Paris and Hangzhou Motor Shows (2018).

Ninety’s Story perform live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 4 February @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: Matt Storm

Matt found solace in songwriting from a young age. He used to come home from school, close himself off in his room, and write for hours. Around the 9th grade, he started getting interested in his Dad’s music. Blues, 60’s Soul, Folk, Jazz. Adult music. When he first asked “Dad, can we order a Beatles album?”, his Dad was overjoyed. The average wait for a package from the west was around 2-3 months. His Dad worked for the Foreign Service, which moved the family to countries like Kenya, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. He waited patiently, and studied the albums dutifully once they arrived. His experiences abroad gave him perspective on the world, very early on in life.

Now based in Vancouver, Canada, his sound can be described as Indie Soul, but is really a melting pot of Blues, Folk, Funk and everything in between. Fat grooves, jazzy guitar licks and smooth vocals is what he has become known for. 

Matt Storm performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 4 February @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Live at The Finsbury - Tues 4 Feb 2020

Free seat reservations here: https://stop-look-listen.co.uk/tickets

Great music and free cake! 

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Stop Look Listen 2020

Just a quick reminder that there is no Stop Look Listen in January, but we will be back on February 4th (the first Tuesday of the month). Until then, wishing everyone a happy festive time!

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Artist Spotlight: Osian Rhys

Welsh singer-songwriter, Osian Rhys, brings a blend of gentle guitar plucks, brooding lyrics and ethereal, haunting vocals. His songs take form, as folk hymns, laced with a pop sensibility, rolling chord progressions and soaring melodies.

'2019 saw the release of Rhys' critically acclaimed, second single, 'The Ballad of Mr Withers', which will soon be followed by his first body of work, 'Autumn Shades of Gold'. The 4 track EP is scheduled for release on the 13th of December 2019, and is being launched at Stop Look Listen on 3rd December.

"Music is at it’s most powerful when it stops you in your tracks and implores you to drink in and savour every last note. Welsh folk singer-songwriter Osian Rhys achieves exactly that. From the first strains of the harmonica, you’ll be hooked." - Right Chord Music

http://facebook.com/osianrhysofficial

Osian Rhys performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 3 December @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: Otto

Otto is an Indie-Pop artist from South Wales. Having graduated from the prestigious Forte Project and been championed by Bethan Elfyn (BBC Radio 1), he has already been singled-out as one of the most talented artists of his generation. 

Over recent years Otto has opened for acclaimed acts such as Louis Baker and Saint Raymond, and has performed everywhere from HubFest and Landed Festival to Swansea Fringe, Swn Fest and HowTheLightGetsIn. 

Otto's new single 'Boxer' was A-listed on BBC Radio Wales for six weeks, and his latest EP (Post) was supported by the BBC Horizons Launchpad Fund and recorded by Charlie Francis (High Llamas, Future of the Left, R.E.M.).

https://www.facebook.com/OttoMusic/

Otto performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 3 December @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: Bianca Watts

Bianca began studying the harp at age seven in France, and has been hooked ever since. She recently completed her Masters degree in harp at Guildhall and is now branching out from the world of classical music by releasing her debut album for harp and voice. Her music draws on influences from folk/jazz/pop/classical and anything she can get her hands on.

https://www.biancawatts.co.uk/about

Bianca Watts performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 3 December @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Next show - Tues 3rd Dec, 7.30PM

Pay What You Want tickets here: https://stop-look-listen.co.uk/tickets

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Artist Spotlight: Emily Magpie

Emily Magpie is a Dreampop artist from Bristol. Having been championed by the likes of BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6, her latest EP (Be Your Own Light) was described by The Line of Best Fit as ‘spine-tingly special’ and has already notched up over 90,000 streams on Spotify. Over the last few years, Emily has toured the European live music circuit: playing as a support act for acclaimed acts such as This Is The Kit and Let’s Eat Grandma, and everywhere from Green Man Festival and Boomtown Festival in the UK to venues in Belgium, Switzerland, France and as far afield as Peru and Ecuador. Emily’s back catalogue (In Movements: The Collected EPs) will be released by Micro Spiral Recordings in the autumn, and her new album is due for release early next year.

Emily Magpie performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 5 November @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: March

March is an artist from the U.K. based in London. With folk, indie and experimental influences, she blends together these genres creating a unique atmospheric pool of smooth layered vocals, interweaving guitar melodies and catchy hooks.

March performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 5 November @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Artist Spotlight: Penniless Cove

Welsh, London based Penniless Cove is a vocalist, multi instrumentalist and songwriter playing raw and fiery songs. 

Weaving visual metaphor with soulful vocals and booming piano melodies, her music takes you on a journey through every day awkwardness, disappointment and surrealist dreams-hoping that it connects with people who are as indecisive and curious as she is. 

She takes inspiration from Ibeyi, Joanna Newsome, Lianne Le Havas & Ivor Cutler, to bring you her own brand of gin-soaked tunes. 

Penniless Cove performs live at Stop Look Listen. Join the Facebook event for further details. Tuesday 5 November @ 7.30pm. The Finsbury, N4 1BY. Manor House Tube 1 min walk. Entry: Pay What You Want

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Next show - Tues 5th Nov, 7.30PM

Pay What You Want tickets here: https://stop-look-listen.co.uk/tickets