Articles by Meredith Humphrey
The 1-2-3-4 Festival – Shoreditch just got even better
In Glastonbury withdrawal or in a state of envy of all your festival-going friends? Then follow advice of The First Pint’s music guru, Meredith Humphrey, and make sure you’re in Shoreditch for the 1-2-3-4 Festival.
Shoreditch Festival 2010
Summer is finally here and with it comes plenty of festivals. The First Pint’s Meredith Humphrey checks out what will be on offer at the Shoreditch Festival in mid-July.
London’s best underground music: Five sources that will keep you in-the-know
Keep these 5 sources at hand for all the info you’ll need on London’s underground music – whether it be records, live music, events or news.
Shoreditch art venue protests demolition with new mural
Last week Hackney Council announced plans to demolish Shoreditch art venue The Foundry and construct an 18-storey hotel, but the community isn’t letting it go without a fight.
Islington music venue boosts headliners, not price
On Friday 19 February, DJ sets will be performed by two of the top bands to watch in 2010: Foals and Chew Lips. Although impressive musical acts in London are no rare occurrence, The Old Queen’s Head stands out for their fan-friendly price of free before 8pm and £4 after, no matter how the calibre of artist fluctuates.
Too much sarcasm, not enough spontaneity: OK GO in London
Synonymous with dance routines on treadmills since their ‘Here It Goes Again’ video, OK GO has mastered the synchronized video performance. Unfortunately, this rehearsed, stiff formula doesn’t translate to the live stage. The Chicago-based rock quartet played at London’s Shepherd’s Bush the night after their third album ‘Of the Colour of the Sky’ hit the [...]
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