Gigs of the week ft. Jens Lekman, Car Seat Headrest + more

Jens Lekman | Mon 28 Aug | Band on the Wall | £15
Swedish singer-songwriter whose pop songs often revolve around romance and melancholy.
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Tender | Tue 29 Aug | Deaf Institute | £7
A bedroom project by two flatmates that has blossomed into an ambient electronic offering with debut album Modern Addiction due out later this week.
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Car Seat Headrest | Wed 30 Aug | 02 Ritz | £15.50
Foursome led by Will Toledo who blends indie, slacker grunge and psychedelic sounds which envelope his angsty lyrics. See our preview here.
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Nadia Reid | Thu 31 Aug | Deaf Institute | £10
New Zealand singer-songwriter whose heartbreaking folk creations have earned critical acclaim in the form of her latest album Preservation.
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Tigercats | Fri 1 Sep | The Castle Hotel | £5
London-based Afro-psych-influenced pop group returns to the intimate venue for the third time to preview songs from their third album.
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Manchester Psych Fest | Sat 2 Sep | Various venues | £25
On the bill are Teleman, Flamingods, Ryley Walker plus more. See our full preview here.
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Laura James & Lusaint | Sun 3 Sep | The Castle Hotel | £6
A joint headline show that will feature folk/pop songs from James and a soulful yet electronic sound from Lusaint.
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