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This Is The Kit Instore - Sunday 11th June

We're delighted to announce an acoustic instore with This Is The Kit on Sunday 11th June. Kate Stables will be...

We're delighted to announce an acoustic instore with This Is The Kit on Sunday 11th June. Kate Stables will be playing some tracks from the new album in the shop from 1pm and signing copies afterwards. If you'd like to attend, you'll need to purchase a copy of Careful Of Your Keepers from us by selecting the relevant "instore entry" bundle on the product page. Needless to say, space is incredibly limited for this one so it's strictly one entry per...

April 26, 2023

Tom Grennan @ The Civic - Tuesday 4th July - EARLY S...

**UPDATE 06/04/23, 5.45pm - We are delighted to be able to announce a second, earlier performance starting at 6pm on...

**UPDATE 06/04/23, 5.45pm - We are delighted to be able to announce a second, earlier performance starting at 6pm on the same day. Tickets/bundles available on this page.** **UPDATE 06/04/23, 1pm - We are SOLD OUT! Well done to everyone who managed to secure tickets/bundles to this one. As ever, please be wary of people claiming to be selling tickets to the event. All ticket enquiries should be directed to us. If you're in any doubt, please do contact us...

April 05, 2023

Glen Matlock - Acoustic Performance, Q&A and Signing...

We're delighted to announce that iconic former Sex Pistols bassist/songwriter Glen Matlock will be playing a few acoustic tracks from...

We're delighted to announce that iconic former Sex Pistols bassist/songwriter Glen Matlock will be playing a few acoustic tracks from his new record Consequences Coming and taking audience questions before signing copies of the album at the shop. His new solo album Consequences Coming proves once again that he is undeniably one of the greatest songwriters of his (or any) generation. As the original bassist and songwriter of the Sex Pistols, Glen Matlock is responsible for co-penning some of history’s most iconic songs, "Anarchy...

April 05, 2023

boygenius Listening Party - Tuesday 28th March

Next week sees the release of the much anticipated debut full-length from singer-songwriter supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and...

Next week sees the release of the much anticipated debut full-length from singer-songwriter supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) and we'll be celebrating with an exclusive preview of the album on Tuesday afternoon. An upfront playback of the record (which can be pre-ordered here) will begin at 4pm and we've got some exclusive litho prints to give away to attendees. The event is free to attend but please let us know if you'd like to come along as...

March 24, 2023

Lana Del Rey Listening Party - Wednesday 22nd March

At 4pm on Wednesday 22nd March we'll be hosting an upfront playback of Lana Del Rey's forthcoming opus did you know...

At 4pm on Wednesday 22nd March we'll be hosting an upfront playback of Lana Del Rey's forthcoming opus did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Blvd. As well as hearing the album ahead of its release date, attendees will receive an LDR wristband and limited edition poster along with having the chance to win an exclusive goody bag. Contact the shop for more details.

March 17, 2023

Billie Marten Instore - Saturday 8th April

It's always a pleasure to host Billie and we're thrilled to say that she'll be returning to the shop on...

It's always a pleasure to host Billie and we're thrilled to say that she'll be returning to the shop on Saturday 8th April for a lunchtime performance from 1pm, after which she'll be signing copies of her brand new album 'Drop Cherries'. Billie has paid us a visit for each of her albums and established herself as a firm shop favourite with spellbinding performances, getting better every time. 'Drop Cherries' marks the first occasion that Billie has co-produced one of her records...

March 09, 2023

Ward Thomas Instore - Tuesday 14th March

We're delighted to announce that Ward Thomas will be returning to Marlborough for a super intimate performance in the shop...

We're delighted to announce that Ward Thomas will be returning to Marlborough for a super intimate performance in the shop itself on Tuesday 14th March starting at 6.45pm. Catherine and Lizzy will be joined by guitarist Billy Adamson for a short, stripped-back set before signing copies of their brand new album 'Music In The Madness' afterwards. They first played for us back in 2016 en route to becoming the first and only UK country act to achieve a No. 1...

March 03, 2023

DMA'S @ The Town Hall - 30th May 2023 - SOLD OUT

**UPDATE - This is now SOLD OUT. Well done to everyone who managed to get their hands on tickets/bundles. Collection...

**UPDATE - This is now SOLD OUT. Well done to everyone who managed to get their hands on tickets/bundles. Collection will be available/orders will be posted out from 31st March** We're psyched to announce that Aussie heroes DMA'S will be coming to Marlborough on Tuesday 30th May. They'll be playing a promo set at the Town Hall to celebrate the release of their highly anticipated fourth studio album 'How Many Dreams?', released on 31st March. Featuring the singles ‘I Don’t...

February 24, 2023

Willie J Healey Instore - Saturday 26th August, 2pm

Excited to announce that Willie J Healey will be joining us for an acoustic instore from 1pm on Saturday 26th...

Excited to announce that Willie J Healey will be joining us for an acoustic instore from 1pm on Saturday 26th August. Is Willie J Healey your favourite artists’ favourite artist? You better believe it. Alex Turner, Joe Talbot of IDLES, Jamie T and Orlando Weeks are among those who believe, most having come onboard following the Neil Young-meets-The Beatles-meets Elvis Costello charms of his 2020 album ‘Twin Heavy’. He's back with the funk and soul influenced 'Bunny', a sneak peek...

February 15, 2023

SBT (Sarabeth Tucek) @ St Peter's Church - Sunday 28...

We're delighted to welcome SBT (Sarabeth Tucek) to Marlborough on Sunday 28th May for our first event in the historic and...

We're delighted to welcome SBT (Sarabeth Tucek) to Marlborough on Sunday 28th May for our first event in the historic and atmospheric setting of St Peter's Church. Tucek emerges from a decade-long musical hibernation with a new moniker SBT- a longtime nickname given to her by the many musicians she has worked with throughout her career- and an ambitious, sprawling double-album 'Joan Of All' via her own Ocean Omen imprint, lead singles from which are already on hard rotation at 6 Music. ...

January 14, 2023

SK Albums of the Year 2022

S K // A L B U M S O F T H E Y E A R // 2022...

S K // A L B U M S O F T H E Y E A R // 2022 We're delighted to announce our Sound Knowledge Album of the Year, divined by highly scientific and arcane methods, is Superchunk's 'Wild Loneliness'. AOTY // Superchunk - Wild Loneliness (Merge) Having blasted Trump's America on the excoriating, fuzzed-out 'What a Time to Be Alive', the latest LP from the Chapel Hill veterans was a more optimistic-sounding, expansive affair, incorporating strings and...

December 24, 2022

SK Staff End of Year Lists 2022

We'll be announcing our Albums of the Year very soon but, in grand SK tradition (and in no particular order),...

We'll be announcing our Albums of the Year very soon but, in grand SK tradition (and in no particular order), here are some rambling (but still probably incomplete) individual lists of the albums that have stood out, stuck with us and soundtracked our year here in the shop. R O G Dawes - Misadventures of Doomscroller (Rounder) Laura Veirs - Found Light (Bella Union) Superchunk - Wild Loneliness (Merge) Gently Tender - Take Hold Of Your Promise! (So Young!)...

December 22, 2022

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