4AD, record label of re-formed post-punk legends the Pixies, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary in November with a series of concerts in London, England, beginning on Nov. 17th. If you’re in the UK or will be visiting, these shows are not to be missed. The concerts listed below will coincide with the release of 1980 Forward, a compilation that gives a sampling of the label’s rich musical history, due in US stores on Nov. 22nd. Other celebratory releases will include a four-CD set from the Cocteau Twins and a release from 4AD founder Ivo Watts-Russel under the monicker Hope Blister–both also to be released Nov. 22nd.

November 17th
TV On The Radio (plus special guests)
@ The Scala

November 18th
Minotaur Shock & Magnétophone (plus special guests)
@ The Luminaire

November 19th
The Breeders (plus special guests)
@ Blackheath Halls
(also : an exhibition of the artwork of Vaughan Oliver / v23)

November 20th
The Breeders (plus special guests)
@ Blackheath Halls
(also : an exhibition of the artwork of Vaughan Oliver / v23)

November 21st
Kristin Hersh performing the songs of Throwing Muses
@ The Scala

November 22nd
Kristin Hersh performing songs from Hips And Makers onwards
@ The Scala

November 23rd
The Mountain Goats (plus special guests)
@ Bush Hall

November 24th
Celebration (plus special guests)
@ The Water Rats

November 25th
Mojave 3 & Mark Kozelek performing the songs of Red House Painters
@ Conway Hall

November 27th
Blonde Redhead & Johann Johannsson
@ The Scala

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