Go Find It

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I know I’ve already tweeted about this but I think Debaser (one of my favourite clubs) deserves a whole post and not just a tweet.

There is 4 Debaser clubs in Sweden, one in Malmö and three in Stockholm: Medborgarplatsen, Slussen and Humlegården.

I’ve never been to the one in Malmö but I’ve been to the other three and I like them all, but my favourite is definitely the one in Slussen.

It’s not the easiest place to find if you don’t know where you’re going. It’s hidden underneath a bridge and the only thing giving it away is the queue outside. Well, to be fair,  in the summer the terrace gives it away as well.

When you get inside you’re greeted by a dark interior, great indie/rock music and occasionally a live band (the bands are mostly playing at Debaser Medis though). All the people look gorgeous and the dance floor is always packed. Mind that there are not too many places to sit and the beer is served in plastic glasses. But that somehow adds up to the feel. Besides, there’s no need to sit at Debaser as the music makes you want to dance all night long.

I’m off to Sweden on Sunday and I’m going to make sure to get my dose of Debaser. If you’re in Stockholm (or Malmö) you should do the same.

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Last night I had a good excuse to go out, as one of my friends was playing with her band in Islington. The venue called Buffalo Bar is quite easy to find, just a few meters away from Highbury & Islington station and is famous for the quality of its indie rock gigs. I found the atmosphere quite friendly. The stage is in the middle of the room so you can get really close to the bands playing.

The event was held by Koko Von Napoo who was celebrating the launch of their new EP alongside with a bunch of up-and-coming indie rock bands. The music ranged from dreamy electro pop to punchy rock. I enjoyed the show, although I was a bit disappointed by the lack of support from the audience.

This venue is also quite famous for its flavoured vodka shots, including strawberry, cherry, pear, pistachio, and choc-mint. If you’re a beer amateur, be aware that there are no draught beers available, only bottles. Anyway, you should really give it a try as it’s one of the most entertaining places in Islington!

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During a walk with a friend I happened to come across this amazing CD/DVD store called Fopp. The store is quite hard to find: you have to walk up Charing Cross Road until you reach the crossroads with Shaftesbury Avenue. The storefront doesn’t look like anything special so it’s a miracle that I managed to find it on my walk.

This three-floor store is really nice to shop in and provides a wide range of music, movies & books, mostly indie and rare stuff, at great prices. You can find one-off bargains ranging from 3 to 6 pounds. Actually the prices are so suspiciously low that I had to ask a shop assistant how they managed to work them out.

Even if you’re not a DVD collector, you can’t leave the store empty handed! It’s also a perfect destination if you’re looking for a gift for someone.

Since my first time in Fopp I often stop by to pick up new DVDs. I wish it was the same prices everywhere, I really think people would buy more CDs and DVDs. Anyway, pop in and you’ll hopefully see what I mean.

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