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Down at the Front
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Music fanzine by those weirdos who are at the front of the queue and in the photo pit. Mainly covering new music in London and Hertfordshire
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A great way to start the year. Rockaway Beach 2026 at Butlins www.downatthefront.co.uk/archives/41599
January 19, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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Highlights from 2025.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:22 AM
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Gallery of the return of Grandmas House to the Horn

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November 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Gallery of the force of nature that is Jehnny Beth. This is likely to feature amongst by gigs of the year. Such power and passion

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November 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Gallery of the always excellent Band of Holy Joy Sunday matinee gig in Brighton. Support was from the excellent Asbo Derek. It was worth sitting on a train for two hours.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Gallery of the None in the tiny Blue Basement at Third Man Soho

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November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Photo gallery of the Lovely Eggs celebration of 20 years of their DIY awesomeness, at the Garage.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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I thought this was a random afternoon gig at Rough Trade Denmark street, but it turned out I had seen the artist as SXSW London. This stripped-back set from Ava Joe really showcased her beautiful voice
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November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Photo gallery of Tanita Tikaram playing David's Music smart cafe refit with its new performance space.

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November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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It was worth queuing in the rain to see Robert Plant play an intimate show for Banquet Records

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November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Watching the Wants feels like you are attended an indie workout. Photos from the Wants playing the 100 Club

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November 11, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Gallery of an evening with Dutch indie royalty in the form of Pip Blom and Willem Smit from Personal Trainer with their side project, Long Fling.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Gallery of Utopia Strong's visit to the Horn.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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Photo gallery from the October of Heavy Lungs playing the Horn.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Photo gallery of Astral Bakers playing Rough Trade Denmark Street
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November 11, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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Gallery of an amazing evening with Jambinai and the London Contemporary Orchestra taking the music to 11.

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November 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Gallery of another fantastic show from Sprints at Rough Trade East for their album launch in September

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November 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Gallery of Amelia Coburn playing the Elgar Room at the Royal Albert Hall. www.downatthefront.co.uk/archives/40185
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Sometimes you need to reevaluate artists. Sublime evening of music with Douglas Dare and the London Ambient Orchestra at Stone Nest

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November 7, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Taking us to a different plane of existence. The New Eves were spellbinding at Hoxton Hall.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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It is ages since I last saw Black Honey. Some pocket camera photos from Black Honey's August album launch show.
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September 22, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Photos from an excellent evening with Gans and Hungry
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September 22, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Photos from NewDad's album release show at Rough Trade East
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September 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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A new one-dayer in St Albans. It was a good start for 'Escape to the City'.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Long overdue recap of the excellent Wide Awake Festival that somehow went ahead, despite the court cases and controversy.

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September 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM