Rock and Pop: Latest News > December 16
Published: 16 December, 2010
by ROISIN GADELRAB
THE police issued a rogues’ gallery of wanted anti-fees protesters this week. What, might you ask, has this to do with music? Those who studied the pictures carefully may just have recognised one particularly vocal young rapper – Lowkey – featured on this page some time back. Known for his eloquent campaigns for Palestinian rights, Lowkey is a man of conviction. Last week, he promised to visit occupying students and did just that – passing by our own Camden School for Girls. But for those wondering if he had anything to do with Camilla being poked with a stick or other protest-related mischief, he had this to say on twitter: “(Lowkey) is NOT wanted. I have already been questioned regarding these matters, so please STOP buying into the hype. Thank you.” Last night he warned: “Prepare for a smear campaign, however they attempt to discredit me, always know the only thing I stand for is equality. Peace + Love.” Watch this space.
• Finsbury Park’s coolest club The Silver Bullet’s got a special appearance from The Heartbreaks at Ronnkie Pop’s Christmas party next week (Dec 23). Also playing: Two Wounded Birds + The Guilty Hands. These guys have been tipped for the top – get along ASAP.
• Angel’s Electrowerks, more usually associated with pasty-faced Goth night Slimelight, is hosting an altogether more pleasant artist by the name of Lucy Rose (Dec 17). She’s a little pasty herself but in a waiflike folky ethereal kind of way. Beautiful voice, too.
• Nina, Davina Lee, Rocketeer, Evryone and Olly Chamberlain all play at least one Christmas cover at The Monarch’s Christmas show (Dec 22).
• Duck out of the Camden Market chaos for a second and into Proud Camden to check out London Calling: The Clash by Adrian Boot, music photographer extraordinaire (ends Jan 23).