An Opinionated Guide to Music London

London''s music scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. The city''s creative allure draws in bands, singers, DJs, record collectors and ravers from across the country, from musicians moving to the capital with stars in their eyes, to the melomaniacs flocking in to catch live performances by the next big thing or legends from decades past. Whether you''re after richly stocked record shops or spirited festivals, sweaty gigs from up-and-coming bands in basement bars or spectacular live shows at world famous venues, these are the places that make up London''s pulsing beat.