Slug | Mon 30 Apr | Soup Kitchen | £8
Touring member of Field Music, Ian Black’s latest release ‘HiggledyPiggledy’ is a focus on rhythm and percussion inspired by The Residents, John Carpenter and the Dada art movement (evident in his live shows).
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 | Tue 1 May | Gorilla | £18.50
The youngest son of Fela Kuti performs with the dance orchestra Egypt 80 (created by Fela) and tours in support of fourth album ‘Struggle Sounds’; a reflection of his political and social beliefs delivered through Afrobeat sounds.
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Gnod | Wed 2 May | Band on the Wall | £13
Homegrown psychedelic noise rock group whose sound has evolved to encapsulate the darker spectrum of krautrock-influenced folk and dubby, acid-drenched post punk.
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Hockey Dad | Thu 3 May | Night & Day Cafe | £8
Breezy surf-rock duo hailing from Australia who have toured with the likes of DZ Deathrays and Bad/Dreems.
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Kamasi Washington | Fri 4 May | Albert Hall | £25
Jazz saxophonist creating improvisational and progressive music whose collaborations include Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar and Run The Jewels. He tours in support of latest album ‘Heaven and Earth’.
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Pinkshinyultrablast | Fri 4 May | Band on the Wall | £13
Dreamy shoegaze/psychedelic band with ethereal vocals and scuzzy guitars, who release their new album ‘Miserable Miracles’ today.
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The Breaks | Sat 5 May | Gullivers | £6
Indie band hailing from Burnley with scuzzy guitars whose sound is reminiscent of early Arctic Monkeys and Yuck.
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Sounds From The Other City Festival | Sun 6 May | Various venues around Chapel Street | £27.75
Salford’s celebration of new music from the city’s independent promoters, club nights and promoters. See our full preview here.
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Scott Matthews | Sun 6 May | Band on the Wall | £16.50
The Ivor Novello Award-winning singer songwriter performs his latest LP ‘The Great Untold’; a collection of sparse, minimal piano and acoustic guitar songs amid soul searching.
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- Words:
- Edwina Chan
- Published on:
- Mon 30 Apr 2018
