The Soho Music Scene
The beat of Soho is played through its iconic history in vinyl record stores and live music venues.
London's hub of creativity and music, Soho is home to legendary music venues, having hosted some of the greats and thousands of vinyl records across Soho independent record stores.
The music sounds better with you
Sister Ray
From a humble record stall in Camden during the mid 80s to one of London's most iconic suppliers of vinyl and CD, explore the two floors of Sister Ray to uncover new releases and old school classics.
Kingly Court
Reckless Records
Home to everything from rare rock to classic drum and bass, Reckless Record's second hand collection is one to be in awe at. Open since 1984, buy and exchange your own tunes with unparalleled music experts.
30 Berwick Street
Phonica Records
Take the sounds of the dancefloor home with Phonica's eclectic collection of deep and edgy club music, set in a store that transports you back to the 1970s.
A London leading independent record shop, be sure to experience one of their free in-store events to fully immerse yourself in the music.
Photo: Sophia Ward-Ongley
51 Poland Street
Third Man Records
The first ever Third Man Records store outside of the USA, the independently run record label and store is founded by lead singer and guitarist of the White Stripes, Jack White.
Featuring a token-operated recording booth where artists and the public can record their own material after browsing their extensive collection of music vinyls and CDs. It's time to make sweet sounds.
1 Marshall Street
Music IRL
Ronnie Scott's
World famous and a Soho legend, jazz club Ronnie Scott's is a staple to bringing the globes best talent to the stage in their late night basement club and bar.
Operating since 1959, big name jazz acts such as Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Miles Davis and Art Blakey have graced the stage whilst iconic musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and more have joined them.
47 Frith Street
Ain't Nothin' But
London's original and best Blues bar, bringing entertainment 7 nights a week as the esteemed 'home of blues'. This grassroots music venue is dedicated to keeping the blues genre alive since 1993.
With a stage that comes alive daily with some of the most vibrant jam sessions in London, check out the Ain't Nothin' But setlists for your next blues experience.
20 Kingly Street
Nightjar
Hosting some of London's top jazz, swing, blues and funk musicians in the business, experience a night of soulful sounds in underground Nightjar, located just off of Carnaby Street. Tucked away in the passage to Kingly Court, live music begins from 9pm Monday to Saturday and 7:30pm on Sundays.
49 - 51 Carnaby Street
Cahoots
Described as a playground for scoundrels, step back into the 1940s to Cahoots' vibrant cocktail bar with swinging live music and vintage DJs. A hidden gem beneath Soho's bustling streets, the venue is built from the forgotten Kingly Court Underground Station.
13 Kingly Court