Four young lads with stacks of potential – The Siennas bring their infectious indie-rock sound to the Bread Shed. Guaranteed to get the crowd moving, with tracks such as Temptation – think old-school Arctics, rapid fire vocals and thundering guitar riffs. Support comes from The Notion, The Underclass and North By South.
Known for their electric live performances, Saytr Play are always wild, yet ever so charming. After the release of their latest single Second Hand Emotion the band rack up another headline gig – this time at the Fairfield Social Club. Sure to be a packed and energetic one!
Vibrant electro-pop with a dark mysterious edge – Manchester’s Tonica headline The Eagle this week. With tracks such as California, This Is The Last Time and most recently Can’t Stop (The Morning After) – the duo bring us hook-heavy melodies and a contemporary alt-pop sound. Support comes from Yang and Edits.
Serving fast-paced punk rock from Derry City, Northern Ireland are The Wood Burning Savages. Noted for their fiery live shows, the band combine lightening fast guitars riffs and lyrics that are charged with a “sharp political edge”. TWBS are gritty and provocative yet articulate in their protests – their poignant punk giving a voice to a generation divided. Support from Sean OB and Carnival Club.
Drawing praise for her earlier gothic indie-folk sound – Aldous Harding brings her third album tour Designer to Academy 2. The Kiwi singer/songwriter adopts more of “an off-kilter indie-pop approach” to her new material – with single The Barrel being particularly charming in its eccentricity.
- Words:
- Cat Allan
- Published on:
- Fri 22 Nov 2019
Alt-indie four-piece China Bears kick off this week with a headline gig at the Castle. With the release of their debut EP I’ve Never Met Anyone Like You this summer, and taking influence from those such as Snow Patrol and Frightened Rabbit – the band bring us melancholic anthemic indie – filled with ambient guitars, haunting vocals and fervent lyrics.