What we’re about
This is for people who are into new bands and old films, particularly cult and alternative stuff that's relatively affordable. C'mon, do you really want to join two different groups? We also show social online films: we watch something good (and preferably free) online and hang out via WhatsApp while it's on.
We're an open and friendly group, so if you have interesting taste and a willingness to organise people, collar me at an event because I'm looking to build up a group of hosts who are into a diverse range of stuff. In the meantime, if there's something you want to go to, say so in the Discussions and I'll see what I can do.
Three other points: 1) If you want to go to something it's best to book early, these events often sell out (yes, even the movies), 2) If you come to an event and can't find anyone, post on the event page and we'll look for you, and 3) If you can't make it, make sure to change your RSVP to No beforehand because we have a three strikes policy for no shows - as in three strikes and you're out.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Blonde Death (1984)The Nickel Cinema, London
I generally take most of July off from organising in favour of beer gardens and sunbathing - you too, right? but we're returning at the end of the month with a bang. People keep mentioning The Nickel Cinema to me and that's where we're going for Blonde Death, a super rare, super low budget movie on VHS that more or less epitomises cult.
Blonde Death follows an 18-year old called Tammy, who is left to mind the house while her far-right religious parents are away and who rapidly falls into a lifestyle of sex, violence and criminality. It was written and directed by cult gay author James Robert Baker under the pseudonym James Dillinger and features a soundtrack by semi-legendary 80's hardcore punk band The Angry Samoans.
Trailer here (you'll need to sign in to see it): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWsqm4P6xhk
Tickets are £10 + booking fee and available here. The movie starts at half seven but doors are open from six so let's meet in the front bar downstairs at seven and head in afterwards.
- Chris CohenThe Ivy House, 40 Stuart Rd, SE15 3BE, London
Chris Cohen used to be in Deerhoof and has played guitar with the likes of Cass McCombs and Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, but now mainly plies his trade as a solo artist, playing cool acoustic pop songs pitched somewhere between Real Estate and Brendan Benson with a sliver of Beatles/Big Star slipped in there.
Yup, it is very 2010's, but I also think it's going to be perfect for a Thursday night in mid-summer, especially in a picturesque backstreet pub with wooden tables and plants out the front and back. Here are some sample tunes:
Yesterday's On My Mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HRgN30qIis
Green Eyes (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykXckPpczJQ
Night or Day, off the last album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RNdfCYoYMA
Support are The Cindys, a jangle pop band from Bristol. They sound like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq6drLbPmPs
This is at the lovely Ivy House and tickets are available here.
- Nodega + Handcuff - SOLD OUT (Waiting list available!)The Shacklewell Arms, London
Playing as part of the Label Mates festival that's going on across London, Nodega are basically a hardcore punk-themed side project of NY-situated Alt/Cult favourites Bodega (yes, nothing has been confirmed but we can recognise your voices!)
Here's the grand total of their released output: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W38rAk82W1g
Playing alongside them are South-east London's own Handcuff, who plough some of the same furrows. This is what they sound like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj-eG7QsUSc
Tickets are £17 and available here but are sold out. That doesn't mean you can't go, but you should get on the waiting list ASAP.
Let's meet in the front bar at half seven when the doors are open and go in for the first band after one there. It's Saturday night, why wouldn't you want to spend it in a mosh pit?
