The Sonic City Blog
Real London music heritage — where to walk, what to hear, and how to do it yourself.
10 London Music Landmarks You Walk Past Without Knowing
Ten spots hiding in plain sight — where “Hey Jude” was really recorded, Hendrix's flat next to Handel's, the Sex Pistols' listed graffiti, and more.
Camden's Music Heritage: A Walking Guide Beyond Amy Winehouse
The Roundhouse, KOKO, the Dublin Castle where Madness started, the Good Mixer's Britpop years and Amy Winehouse's Camden — addresses and honest notes.
Punk London: The Sex Pistols & Clash Walking Trail
430 King's Road, the 100 Club, the Sex Pistols' Denmark Street, the Roxy, the Vortex and the Westway — where punk exploded in 1976–77.
The Rolling Stones in London: A Walking Guide
Their first gig at the Marquee, the Edith Grove flat, the Crawdaddy Club, Regent Sound, Olympic Studios and the 1969 Hyde Park concert — addresses and honest notes.
Soho's Music History: A Self-Guided Walk
The 2i's Coffee Bar, the Marquee and Flamingo clubs, Trident Studios, Ronnie Scott's, Berwick Street and Denmark Street — a few streets that shaped British music.
Famous Album Covers Shot in London (And Where to Stand)
Abbey Road, Bowie's Ziggy Stardust, Pink Floyd's Battersea pig, the Oasis Morning Glory street, Blur's greyhound track and more — the exact spots to stand.
Best Walking Tour Apps for London: A First-Timer's Guide
Four types of app, one honest verdict on each — so you know what to download before you land.
Self-Guided vs Guided Music Tours in London: Which Is Better?
Both formats have genuine strengths. Here's how to work out which one is right for you.
Where the Beatles Walked: A London Music Heritage Walking Guide
The real London addresses behind the records — what's still there, what's free to see, and how to walk it yourself.
David Bowie's London: Every Location Behind Ziggy Stardust
The real addresses behind Ziggy — Trident Studios, the Heddon Street cover spot, Hammersmith and his Brixton roots. What's free to see, and how to walk it yourself.
London's Famous Recording Studios: Can You Actually Visit Them?
The honest answer: mostly no — but the outsides tell brilliant stories, and a few studios have more to offer than you might expect.
Hidden Music Venues in London: How to Find Them Like a Local
London's best gigs have never happened in the biggest rooms. Here's how to find the city's hidden venues — and the historic spots where it all started.
Can You See London's Music Heritage in One Day?
A walkable itinerary — Morning, Afternoon, Evening — covering 60 years of London music history without zig-zagging across the city.
How to Explore London's Music Heritage on a Budget
The good news: most of it is free. Here is how to make the most of London's extraordinary music history without spending much at all.
Best London Music Heritage Walks for Solo Travellers
Go at your own pace, hear what you want, stop when you like — London's music history is perfect for exploring alone.