Maruja: Anatomy of the Windmill Scene
For several years now, if we want to trace what the British underground represents today, we must move to a plane that transcends the musical. As is almost always the case when discussing “scenes,” this goes beyond genres; it’s about postcodes and a specific venue that manifests as a sonic melting pot: The Windmill, a tiny pub in Brixton. With minimal dimensions and low ceilings, it possesses an undeniable mystique and an “open test laboratory” attitude that rivals the major urban centers.