Bands and musicians in London

Below you'll find every band or musician we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.

All listings in London

Oboist or cellist invited for relaxed jams with double bass player and other musicians (London)

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A double bass player in south-west London is looking for oboe, cor anglais or cello players to join relaxed jam sessions with other acoustic musicians. The sessions are arranged at least twice a month, and piano scores are available.

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Second Guitarist ( Rhythm/Lead ) Wanted, London ( Indie, Post Punk, Pop, Rock ) (London)

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A solo artist in London is looking for a second guitarist to help perform original songs. They want to rehearse together, play gigs and possibly build towards larger shows such as festivals and a regular band line-up. The style mentioned includes indie, post-punk, pop and rock.

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PRO DRUMMER & BASSIST WANTED FOR HEAVY DOOM/INDUSTRIAL BLUES/ HARD ROCK TRIO (London)

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A London-based musician is looking for a skilled drummer and bassist to join a new heavy power trio with a doom, industrial blues and hard rock sound. The project is already set up and aims for an aggressive style, following the previous rhythm section moving away.

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Keyboardist sought (London)

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A vocalist and songwriter in London is looking for a versatile pianist or keyboard player, possibly someone who also plays other instruments, to help reshape a set of songs. The material is described as dark, satirical and keyboard-led art pop, with the aim of performing live as a duo at first. The person seeking a collaborator is in their late 50s.

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Reggae covers band seeks male vocalist (London)

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A London reggae revival covers band is looking for a male vocalist. The group plays songs spanning ska, rocksteady, Studio One and lovers rock, including material by artists such as Bob Marley, Junior Murvin, Toots and The Maytals, Dennis Brown, Gregory Isaacs, Marcia Griffiths and Phyllis Dillon.

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Drummer Needed!!! (London)

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An alternative rock band in north London is looking for a drummer to join its line-up. The group already has songs written and recorded, and wants someone to help perform them live and take part in writing new material.

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Drummer needed for post punk band San Vito Ryder (London)

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A London post-punk band is looking for a reliable drummer to join them as soon as possible. They draw on 1950s and 1960s music as well as David Lynch, and have already played several notable venues in the city this year, including Rough Trade East and The Lexington.

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Lead/Rhythm Guitarist available - London and U.K. (Or internationally) (London)

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An experienced lead and rhythm guitarist in London is looking to join function bands, tribute acts, original bands and solo artists. They play both electric and acoustic guitar, have broad style experience and a background in live and studio work. They are open to opportunities across the UK and internationally.

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seeking female vocalist (London)

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An experienced guitarist and songwriter in London is looking for a young female singer to rehearse and record vocals for an album called Underdogs. The plan is to promote the project through open mic nights and band gigs, with songs in a commercial indie, alt-pop and rock style with politically left lyrics.

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female drummer wanted (London)

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An indie rock band in Camden, London is looking for a female drummer to join them. They already have several original songs and have played live dates around London, and they want help with future gigs and the recording of their first album or record.

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Drummer wanted/Acting Blue (London) (London)

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A London indie rock band called Acting Blue is looking for a drummer, ideally someone who can join permanently. Their sound also includes some electronic influences, with comparisons to LCD Soundsystem and The Strokes. The band has already played gigs.

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Drummer wanted - Camden heavy rock power trio (London)

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A Camden heavy rock power trio in London is looking for a drummer to join them. They play riff-led original material rather than covers, and have already released two albums and a later single. They also recently supported Anette Olzon on UK dates, including a show at The Asylum in Birmingham.

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Bassist/guitarist/vocalist available (London)

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A very experienced multi-instrumentalist in London is looking for a band or another musician to make music with. They play bass, guitar and vocals, and have live and studio experience. They are interested in rock, punk, dance and other genres, and want to enjoy themselves while perhaps earning some money.

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Female Vocalist Wanted For Album & Gigs / Blondie, Siouxsie, Gwen Stefani, Garbage, Evanescence (London)

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A songwriter and producer based in Central London is looking for a female vocalist aged 18 to 25 to work on a recording project. The collaboration would cover singles, an EP and an album, with video support and live gigs as part of the plan. They also say they can produce the singerโ€™s own songs.

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Drummer wanted (London)

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A band based in East and North London is looking for a drummer. It rehearses in North London, or at another studio that suits the whole group.

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Keyboard / Synth player wanted for groovy, synthy, vaguely medieval live project / band. (London)

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A London-based recording artist and drummer is looking for a keyboard or synth player to collaborate on a live project with a groovy, synth-led feel and a slight medieval edge. The person is also open to someone who can sing a little or add harmonies, but that is not essential.

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LEAD SINGER WANTED for alt-pop dream-rock project in London (London)

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Wild Mother is looking for a lead singer for an alt-pop dream-rock band in north east London. The project draws on artists such as Wolf Alice, Warpaint and Chromatics, and the listing suggests they want someone to join an active, committed group. No age, gender or cost details are given.

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CREATIVE PARTNER / SONGWRITER WANTED: PSYCH-PROG & BAROQUE ROCK PROJECT (London)

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A producer and keyboard player in London is looking for a female singer-songwriter to work on a new collaborative music project. The aim is to create a bold psych-prog and baroque rock sound with a dense, layered approach rather than a mainstream style.

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Musical Partner (London)

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A guitarist in West London and Middlesex is looking for someone to jam with. They are open to all styles and genres, using either electric or acoustic instruments, and want the sessions to be for fun rather than anything formal.

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Hand drummer wanted for Acoustic band (London)

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An acoustic band in London is looking for a hand drummer, such as a tabla, darbuka or riq player, to join its line-up. The group already includes sitar, mandolin, melodica and harmonium players, and works with ethnic, acoustic, drone and improvised experimental music. It plans to perform both unamplified and with microphones in venues.

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