J W Francis at Jumbo Records on 28 January
J W Francis has announced a run of UK shows for January and February. TICKETS / DETAILS
The NYC artist is returning with a new single ‘Dream House’.
“Like finding a little sun-drenched corner of Central Park to sit down in and call your own”
DIY Magazine
“His particular brand of lo-fi indie unwinds itself like a daydream, crackling with familiarity, and yet from somewhere far beyond”
The Line of Best Fit
“A songwriter who seems to exist on his own terms, his unique, vivid manner of working results in some startling pop elements”
CLASH
”Wonderfully daft blast of summery indie pop that sounds like Mac De Marco and Julian Casablancas cutting loose on a beach holiday”
The New Cue
Plastic Mermaids at Oporto on 2 February
Tickets available HERE
Touring acclaimed album ‘It’s Not Comfortable to Grow’ Stream HERE
“Make no mistake – Plastic Mermaids are completely unique… a joy to behold”
The Independent – ★★★★★ (Glastonbury 2022 Live Review)
“psych-pop force”
The Line of Best Fit
“The Flaming Lips would be proud.”
NME
The Beat at The Warehouse on 4 February
With Ranking Jnr now taking centre stage, the band will be heading to Swindon, Exeter, Bournemouth, Leeds, and Hull to get audiences dancing to some of the most famous ska and reggae tracks ever written. The Beat still brings the near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars and won them worldwide acclaim.
Inhaler ar 02 Academy on 16 Feb
Inhaler’s world tour kicked off at the end of November, the Irish band having announced their new album ‘Cuts & Bruises’ will be released on 17 February. They shared new single ‘Love Will Get You There’ alongside a video directed by James Arden – view HERE It is the second track to be unveiled from ‘Cuts & Bruises’ following the soaring summer anthem ‘These Are The Days’.
Dehd at Stylus on 18 February
The Chicago alt rockers are supporting post-punk four piece Dry Cleaning on their UK and Ireland 2023 tour.
“The lines are most likely about giddily giving yourself up to romantic infatuation, but could also be about a band succumbing to ambition, and writing their biggest songs yet” – The Guardian
Hundred Reasons at 02 Academy on 23 February
Hundred Reasons are releasing their first album together in 15 years. Glorious Sunset is due out on 24th Feb 2023 via SO Recordings. The lead single and title track ‘Glorious Sunset’ is available to stream here.
Buy tickets here
Previews coming up for Leeds gigs in March: Beans on Toast, Tim Heidecker, Deaf Havana – and Deer Shed
Cover image: Inhaler.
