Clash Music

London’s vast cultural landscape is daunting to some.

Micachu takes it all in her stride. Classical composition, cranking out grime beats, playing the hoover - none of these things are a problem for 21-year-old Mica Levi. She also knows a thing or two about pop music.

This is an A to Z of her London.

"I live in Bow, E3, near the Roman Road Market. It’s really friendly. The estate we live on is great and we’ve got lots of nice neighbours. I love it there. When I’m feeling rich I like to go to Chi Chi’s on Roman Road, but I don’t really go out much. Just the pub or whatever. I’m a student so it’s basically a money thing. I go to the Macbeth because my friends Golden Silvers run a night there called Bronze Club. I’m lucky to be in a competitive environment with bands like them and Man Like Me. Everyone just wants to get their music out so we all put on nights. It happens all over London. I’m studying composition at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. It’s a fantastic place. They’re really flexible and understanding of the other things I do. There are talented people everywhere."

4x4 AKA Bassline or Niche, the current sound of London dancefloors.
http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=33413

Bow, E3 Birthplace of grime and Micachu’s current home.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bow,_London

Bronze Club Night run by Golden Silvers at the Macbeth pub in Shoreditch.
http://www.myspace.com/thebronzeclub

Chi Chi’s Highly recommended Roman Road eatery.
http://www.chicchi.co.uk/

Golden Silvers Fast rising London indie band and hosts of the Bronze Club.
http://www.myspace.com/thegoldensilvers

Guildhall School of Music and Drama Renowned central London arts college
http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/

Harry Partch Famed American composer, hobo and instrument inventor.
http://www.harrypartch.com/aboutpartch.htm

Luardos Awesome Mexican food van down the road from Guildhall School for Music and Drama.
http://www.luardos.co.uk/

The Macbeth East London’s number one indie pub.
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/clubs_bars/venue-1034.php

Man Like Me London singer songwriter and pal of Micachu.
http://www.myspace.com/manlikeme

Matthew Herbert British electronic music pioneer and Micachu’s producer
http://www.matthewherbert.com/

Roman Road Market Famed, bustling market at the heart of Bow.
http://www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Attraction/Roman_Road_Market/7459/

Royal Festival Hall The South Bank’s famed concert venue
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/visiting-us/royal-festival-hall

Rhythm Division Legendary record shop on Roman Road - the place for garage, grime and bashment.
http://www.rhythmdivision.co.uk

The Shapes Marc Pell and Raisa Khan. Micachu’s two person backing band.
http://www.myspace.com/micayomusic

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