
Andrew Taylor-Dawson
Andrew Taylor-Dawson is an Essex based journalist. He writes mainly on music and has contributed to publications including Clash, Jazzwise, Songlines, HHV Mag, Everything Jazz, UK Jazz News and The Quietus. Outside music, he has written for Byline Times, The Ecologist and others.
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The 10 best listening bars in LondonIntimate spots to relax, have a drink, and indulge in audiophile luxury.
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Brick Lane Jazz Festival 2026 preview: 10 acts you need to seeThe annual East London jazz extravaganza runs from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th April across multiple venues.
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The 10 best record shops in LondonThe must shop stops for any London-bound record collector, according to musician, producer and record collector Joe Armon-Jones.
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10 best London music venues for seeing unsigned bandsFresh blood, classic venues
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The 11 best craft beer bars and pubs in LondonJonny Garrett and Brad Evans, the founders of YouTube’s Craft Beer Channel make their picks for the best craft beer bars, along with Shortlist's own top spots and reader selections...
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Inside the new-look Ronnie Scott's jazz bar — and the Upstairs room shows to book firstJazz, gospel, hip-hop and beyond
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The 9 best jazz clubs in LondonFrom legends to late-night improvisers, as picked by Shortlist's readers, alongside expert Sebastian Scotney...
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London Jazz Festival 2025: Eight gigs you can’t missFrom legends to rising stars, the capital’s premier jazz festival is back and bigger than eve
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The 10 best instrumental rock albums of all timeHeadphones on and settle in — these wordless classics deserve your attention.
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The 10 greatest ambient albums of all timeKick back, chill out, and let some of the best ambient albums ever take you on a sonic journey of discovery.
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Your favourite musicians’ favourite musicians: From Moondog to The ReplacementsThe cult artists that musicians love to love, revealed...
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The 10 greatest jazz albums of all timeDavis! Coltrane! Hancock! And the greatest jazz listens ever recorded
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