London Plane “Smalltown Boy“ (A Refugee Song)

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Bronski Beat’s 1984 classic synth pop hit “Smalltown Boy” is re-imagined by NYC’s London Plane and producer Carlos Dengler (former bassist/keyboardist of Interpol)

Subtitled “A Refugee Song”, the original message of “Smalltown Boy” has been expanded to shine a light on the current plight of displaced peoples across the world who are caught in ongoing conflicts. London Plane’s approach to this long-adored song uncovers a darker, more sinister tone to the original.

“Smalltown Boy: A Refugee Song” emerges from the recording sessions for London Plane’s much-anticipated album “Villains Heroes Ghosts” due for release Summer, 2026. Based in NYC, the six-piece band is comprised of an international mix of members with a reputation for energetic live shows. “Villains Heroes Ghosts” marks former Interpol bassist Carlos Dengler’s emergence as a skilled and ascending producer.

Produced by Carlos Dengler
Originally written by Steve Bronski/Jimmy Somerville/Larry Steinbachek
Reimagined and performed by London Plane
Additional keyboards and guitar by Carlos Dengler
Recorded and mixed John Davis
Mastered by Alex DeTurk

London Plane is:
Oweinama Biu: Synths
Havovi Cooper: Vocals
Bryan Garbe: Drums
David Mosey: Guitar / Lead Vocals
Andrew B. White: Bass
Kristofer Widholm: Guitar

Watch the lyric video here:

London Plane Live At Main Drag Music, Brooklyn 4/24/26

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London Plane return to Brooklyn’s Main Drag Music on Friday, April 24th with Fuck You, Tammy! and 12090 AD.

12090 AD will be releasing their new album at this show, supported by David Lynch tribute band Fuck You, Tammy! and London Plane.

This will also be the first London Plane show of 2026, having spent the past few months recording their third album “Villains Heroes Ghosts” with Carlos Dengler (ex-Interpol) producing. Stay tuned for more London Plane news.

$15 Entry
Doors 7:30PM, show 8:00PM
Tickets on sale from BandNada

Mian Drag is located at 50 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Your 33 Black Angels / The Lunar Year / London Plane - Alphaville 5/15/25

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London Plane’s next show is on Thursday May 15th at Brooklyn’s Alphaville opening for Your 33 Black Angels (Y33BA) “Eternities II” album release. With The Lunar Year (Philly).

Doors 7pm / 21+
Advance tickets from DICE

Alphaville is located at 140 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn

London Plane at TV Eye

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London Plane play Brooklyn’s TV Eye on Wednesday, February 21st 2024.

Also on the bill are Push!, Toy Cities and 12090 A.D.

Entry is 21+ with ID.
Advance Tickets are $10 and $12 on the door.
Doors open 7pm

London Plane is
David Mosey: Guitar / Lead Vocals
Kristofer Widholm: Guitar
Oweinama Biu: Synths
Bryan Garbe: Drums
Andrew B. White: Bass
Havovi Cooper: Vocals

London Plane at Main Drag Music 7/20/23

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London Plane play Brooklyn’s Main Drag Music on Thursday July 20th 2023.

Sharing the bill are The After Hours and Odd Snakes.

Entry is 21+ with ID. Entry $10

London Plane:
David Mosey: Guitar / Lead Vocals
Kristofer Widholm: Guitar
Oweinama Biu: Synths
Bryan Garbe: Drums
Andrew B. White: Bass
Havovi Cooper: Vocals

London Plane Live 5/26/23

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NYC-based post-punk act London Plane play NYC’s Berlin Under A in the East Village on Friday May 26th.

London Plane bring you songs of the human condition doused in post-punk and goth rock from the streets of New York. This will be their first live show since 2020 performing their latest album "Bright Black" (Declared Goods) in full.

Sharing the bill are ethereal post-psych duo Keli Horse from Toronto Canada and NYC post-punk wavers The Goodnight Darlings.

Entry is 21+ with ID. Tickets $10 available now from Ticketweb

London Plane:
David Mosey: Guitar / Vocals
Havovi Cooper: Vocals
Kristofer Widholm: Guitar
Oweinama Biu: Synths
Bryan Garbe: Drums
Andrew B. White: Bass

"Bright Black is bursting with the earnest romance of Gothic poetry tinged with the ennui of 21st-century dystopia." — POST PUNK MAGAZINE

“Exciting post-punk replete with scything, mountainous guitars and a thunderous, pounding, insistent rhythm that sets the pulse racing." — BACKSEAT MAFIA