Monday 24th November
The Shortwave Set, 93 Feet East
Catch this self-proclaimed ‘Victorian funk’ act performing songs from their recent album, including the single ‘Glitches and Bugs’ heard everywhere around and about for the past few weeks. Expect plentiful samples and broken instruments.
Shearwater, Komedia, Brighton
Ethereal art rock sounds from Austin, Texas based around the life of Nico to ease you into the week.
Florence and the Machine, Pure Groove Records
Free in-store performance from everybody’s favourite angel-voiced, devil-lyriced singer.
Tuesday 25th November
Chairlift, Swimming, Ark People, White Heat Madame JoJos
Atmospheric synth pop from Chairlift, definitely worth catching if you can.
George Pringle, Young Fathers, The Social
Hotly tipped Scottish rap act (yes you did read that right) Young Fathers play fun party songs.
I’m From Barcelona, Scala,
Confusingly not from Barcelona, this Scando troupe should brighten up your November evening.
Wednesday 26th November
The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Barfly
Summery Danish pop performed with a brass section.
Guillemots, Barbican,
Verging on hysterical indie pop with an intelligent edge.
Jarvis Cocker, Shepherds Bush Empire
Ex-Pulp frontman sings in his new grumpy middle-aged persona.
Thursday 27th November
Ida Maria, Scala
Night of the Scandinavian songstresses with Norwegian Ida Maria in London and Lykke Li at the Academy 3 in Manchester
Plugs, Two Door Cinema Club, The Voluntary Butler Scheme, Moshi Moshi, Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen
Record label’s new bands night, with an eclectic mix of musical styles being showcased.
Friday 28th November
MGMT, Shepherds Bush Empire
Greg Weeks, Hare and Hound, Birmingham
Introspective singer-songwriter, frontman of psych-pop band Espers.
Flashguns, Priory, Doncaster
Young heavily new wave influenced Brighton/London band.
Saturday 29th November
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Joe Gideon and the Shark, The Troxy
The sexiest goth dad in the world with his trusty Bad Seeds. Support from up and coming brother sister duo.
Sunday 30th November
The Handsome Family, Half Moon, Herne Hill
Creepy folk tales from oddball husband and wife musicians.
Ten Kens, Nice N’ Sleazys, Glasgow
First UK outing for Toronto band. Describing themselves as Sonic Youth meets Liars meets Arcade Fire meets Black Sabbath this could be the best thing ever. Or they could be terrible liars..
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