6 Thumper : Night People
Thumper are a Dublin six piece, who have recently released their first album ‘Delusions Of Grandeur’, a triumphant, moody, indie rock debut. Alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder Capital they’re one of the brightest new bands to emerge from Ireland in recent times.
8 The Lemonheads: The Ritz
Celebrating thirty years of ‘It’s A Shame About Ray’, Evan Dando returns to Manchester with his brilliantly effervescent melodic guitar tunes. Playing the album in its entirety, along with a selection of other enticing Lemonheads songs from across their ten album back catalogue this is one not to be missed. Support comes from the brilliant garage rock upstarts Bass Drum Of Death who are due to release a new album later this year.
9 SOAK: Yes
Following on from the stunning third album ‘If I Never Know You Like This Again’ released earlier this year, SOAK brings their shimmering melodic indie to Yes. Expect huge pop hooks melting into fuzzed up guitar lines and mesmerising vocals.