Chalkpit Cassette Club's 2nd Birthday with Crooks Inc. and Connie Eliza live in Shoreditch

We’re so excited to invite you to the first-ever live show and birthday party to celebrate 2 years of new music discovery, cassette culture and community 🌍🎧 Join us on Thursday 14th November at Strongroom in London as we mark this special milestone of 2 Years and 24 Volumes of Next Wave Cassette Magazine releases supporting new music to be discovered and collected on cassette tape. At Chalkpit Cassette Club, we stand for more than just music—we’re all about building a true community of music fans who are passionate about discovering and supporting new talent. Since our launch, we’ve supported countless emerging artists and helped them reach new audiences with limited edition cassette releases that are cherished by collectors. What is Next Wave Cassette Magazine? Over the past two years, Next Wave Cassette Magazine has become a cornerstone of our mission, celebrating and championing emerging talent on a truly unique format—audio cassette. Each volume of the magazine is a carefully curated showcase of the most exciting new artists from around the world, bringing fresh sounds directly to the cassette community. We’ve now hit 24 incredible volumes, featuring over 280 breakthrough artists, and we couldn’t be more excited about where we’re headed. 🚀 🎵 The First-Ever Cassette Culture Pop-Up Market: To make this night even more special, we’re hosting our first pop-up cassette market! You’ll have the chance to browse the best new cassette releases from Chalkpit Cassette Club and our favourite labels from around the world. Come get hands-on with a range of portable players, pick up a tape, and discover new music in a totally physical, immersive way. 💽✨ 🌟 Special Guests: We’re thrilled to bring you live performances from two incredible alumni artists featured in Next Wave: Crook Inc and Connie Eliza! These rising stars are set to bring the energy, and we know you're going to LOVE them. 🔥🎤

📅 Thursday 14th November 📍 Strongroom - London 📍 7:30pm - 10:30pm 📍Advanced Tickets - £8 / Accessible Tickets Available*

Let’s keep cassette culture alive together! See you there!  CROOKS INC. -  CROOKS INC. are an independent London-based band making waves on the UK Jazz scene with a unique blend of 90s R&B and modern jazz. This six-piece collective, featuring Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keys, Sax, and Vocals, delivers smooth, sultry tones that create the perfect atmosphere for relaxation. Formed in late 2021, CROOKS INC. have already headlined at iconic venues like Ronnie Scott's, Brixton Jamm, and XOYO, showcasing their evolving sound. With three singles under their belt, the band is carving out a distinct identity, drawing inspiration from artists such as Erykah Badu, Yazmin Lacey, and Oscar Jerome. Their latest track, "Let Go," emerged from a spontaneous jam session and delves into the struggle of self-prioritization and recognizing unhealthy relationships. The song features heartfelt lyrics layered over jazz and soul-infused instrumentals, highlighting the band's creative and emotional depth. CONNIE ELIZA -  Connie Eliza is a jazz-soul singer songwriter with an addictive, smooth-as-butter tone that blends genres seamlessly to create a unique sound, resonating with listeners globally. She draws inspiration from artists like Lianne La Havas, Corinne Bailey Rae, Esperanza Spalding, amongst many others and will be playing with her full band. *Access/Admit Ticket At Chalkpit Cassette Club we believe music should be for everyone, which is why we're offering Accessible Tickets for those on low income or who may not be able to afford a ticket but would like to attend. 💛 If this is you, please don't hesitate to email us at silas@chalkpitmanagement.co.uk and we'll happily add you to the guest list. 🙌