The best gigs in London this summer
With a host of new tours, takeovers, and in-the-know gigs announced by the minute, there’s never been a better time to check out London’s best venues and tune into the city’s hottest musical offerings, new and old.
As festival season draws to a close, we round up the best gigs to help you keep the beat going – and not to worry, we’ve included something for every taste
Prepare to have your heartstrings tugged. Swedish singer Jens Lekman mingles steel drums, skittering beats, and honeyed vocals in love songs that will have listeners longing for a summer fling. Head to the velvet-hung halls of Koko, one of London’s best-loved venues, to hear some of his newest work – but bring a handkerchief.