Kneecap play The Forum [Sarah Ellis]

I first saw Kate Nash playing a tiny gig at The Boogaloo in 2007 in support of the Stables market traders. She was at the height of her newfound fame, kicked off by single Foundations, which captured the essence of a certain kind of north London female-led indie of the time. A lot has happened since then – with Nash releasing a number of albums, turning to acting and being cast in Netflix hit wrestling show Glow, overcoming financial setbacks and having released her fifth album earlier this year. See her at Koko on Nov 28.

• With their witty, bilingual, socially conscious, satirical rap and their recent self-titled comedy movie featuring Michael Fassbender, Irish band of the moment, Kneecap, have been making waves. The Belfast-based trio – Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí – whose Toddla T-produced debut album Fine Art was released earlier this year, play The Forum on Nov 21.

• Experience a little desi royalty as Bohemia, described as the king of Punjabi rap, brings his blend of traditional Punjabi influences with modern hip-hop beats to Scala on Nov 17.

• Folk troubadour Bella Gaffney (of The Magpies) weaves original compositions with traditional British folk and Americana music. She plays Green Note on Nov 18.

• As part of its 130th anniversary celebrations, Gibson Garage London’s free acoustic sessions continue this week with special performances from Welsh soul artist Nia Wyn on Nov 21 and busker and Glasto staple Alex Hall (City Limits) on Nov 26.

• It seems 90s boy band r’n’b is still in demand as Damage’s show at Islington Academy on Nov 22 is already sold out.

• Controversial Aussie punk outfit Amyl and The Sniffers finish their three-night residency at the Roundhouse tonight (Nov 15).

• EFG London Jazz Festival begins this week, running to Nov 24, at venues across London with a talent-laden line-up including Meshell Ndegeocello (Nov 15); Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (Nov 17); Robert Glasper (Nov 18 and 21) at Koko; Billy Cobham at 80 (Nov 20): Imelda May (Nov 23); Anohni singing Lou Reed (Nov 24) all at the Southbank Centre plus many, many more.

• Scouse folk hero Jamie Webster is known for his politically charged music and allegiances to Liverpool FC. He plays The Forum on Nov 27.

• Approaching their 20th anniversary, The Horrors have announced a series of intimate winter shows including a stop-off at the ICA on Nov 28. Their sixth album Night Life is out on March 21.

More upcoming gigs

Nov 15 – Halina Rice, Here at Outernet; Lake Malice, The Dome; Meshell Ndegeocello, Koko; Hard-Fi, Dingwalls; The Raven Chords + No Feelings, The Fiddler’s Elbow; Jimmy Eat World, Alexandra Palace; The Skids + Spear of Destiny, 229; Avantdale Bowling Club, Islington Assembly Hall;

Nov 16 – Crash Test Dummies, Islington Assembly Hall; Rachel Chinouriri, Kentish Town Forum; Kevin De Vries, Roundhouse; The Luka State, 100 Club;

Nov 17 – They Might Be Giants, Roundhouse; SkAM, The Black Heart; Penetration, Islington Assembly Hall; Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 + FACESOUL Koko;

Nov 18 – Bellowhead, Palladium; Yaya Bey, Lafayette; Say She She, Roundhouse;

Nov 19 – Jake Bugg + Stone, Roundhouse; The Howl & The Hum, Lafayette; Liz Lawrence, Scala; Julia Fordham, Union Chapel; Midge Ure, Palladium;

Nov 20 – The Dare, Heaven; Remember Monday, Islington Assembly Hall; Bonny Light Horseman, Roundhouse; Swmrs + Lovebreakers, Underworld; Reverend & The Makers, Electric Ballroom;

Nov 21 – Hazlett, Lafayette; Lansdowne + Weapons of Anew + Killakoi, Islington Academy; Beabadoobee, Alexandra Palace;

Nov 22 – New Street Adventure, 229; Dog Unit, The Lower Third; Squeeze + Badly Drawn Boy, Roundhouse; Nadine Shah, The Forum; Fontaines DC, Alexandra Palace; Rat Boy, The Garage;

Nov 22-23 – Sorry, Alexandra Palace;

Nov 23 – Ríoghnach Connolly + Amy Hollinrake, Cecil Sharp House; Fat Dog, The Forum; Cola, The Dome; Nada Surf, Islington Assembly Hall; DELAIN + Stone Broken – Electric Ballroom; Chrissy Costanza & VOILÀ Join Together for “Spin The Bottle” UK Tour, The Garage;

Nov 24 – Bury Tomorrow, Roundhouse; Mario Biondi, Koko; Hawklords, 100 Club; Quireboys, Islington Assembly; The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lafayette;

Nov 25 – Sports Team, The Forum; Twinnie, The Grace;

Nov 26 – L’Impératrice, Roundhouse; The Damn Truth, The Grace; Vinicio Capossela, Union Chapel; Lime Garden – Scala; Gotts Street Park & Friends, Barbican;

Nov 27 – The Snuts, Roundhouse; Thievery Corporation, Roundhouse; Colosseum, 229;

Nov 28 – Morgan, Jazz Cafe; Robert Jon & The Wreck, Islington Assembly Hall; Emily Barker, Union Chapel; Hugh Cornwell + eXTC, Electric Ballroom.