GIG ONE
Take two for Nottingham’s own Noir Wave Indie band IN ISOLATION’s launch for their new single ‘Film Noir Scandal’. The first attempt of a launch gig had to be abandoned when a fire alarm reaked havoc with the show, but never fear as the boys return to The Old Angel this Saturday. Fingers crossed the fire alarms keep quiet this time… IN ISOLATION‘s tracks are underpinned with 80’s indie, post-punk and new wave influences and personal favourite ‘Single Rotations of Love’ brings in a fresh and fun vibe. Although we’re STILL unsure as to what ‘Noir Wave’ is, IN ISOLATION do it well and will make you dance. Don’t miss out.
Support comes from oop north in the form of Momento Mori.
PRICE:£2.50 (original tickets still valid)
DOORS:7.30pm
GIG TWO
Treat yourself to a night packed with some of Nottingham’s top guitar forces at The Bodega this Saturday.
Sure to provide a rousing start to the night’s events are Nottingham modsters THE SIGHTS. If you like infectious indie-pop alight with influences from Oasis to The Jam, then this is the band for you. Firmly established staples of the Notts alternative scene, THE SIGHTS ooze on-stage charisma and will get your spirits high.
Three-piece rock outfit RUCKUS are sure to have you jumping with their set. Burley Rock in all its glory, RUCKUS deliver sets brimming with natural musicianship, gritty vocals and mammoth guitar riffs. A band completely at home on the stage, RUCKUS provide mosh-inducing fun and aim to restore your faith in Rock n Roll.
Next up to the mic are Clifton quartet THE HOLD. Channelling a nineties Brit-pop vibe, their supremely crafted indie anthems are performed with energy and ease. With contagious melodies, up-beat guitars and the tightest harmonies, THE HOLD deliver one hell of a punch live that will leave you wanting more.
Headline act FRONTIERS are veterans of the Nottingham music scene. With a wealth of experience under their belt yet still in their early twenties it seems the sky is the limit for this foursome, their slick performances, soaring choruses and undeniable stage presence earning them praise as ‘Britain’s next big rock band’ (CMU). Having supported the likes of We Are Scientists, FRONTIERS are one of the finest Indie bands Notts has to offer.
PRICE:£4 adv, £5 OTD
DOORS:8pm
GIG THREE
On Saturday the 11th, JD Promotions brings you a night packed with local talent at The Maze all to raise money for Jigsaw Youth Club. With acts ranging from pop-punk to acoustic to urban, there’s a lil’ something for everyone and all for a fantastic cause.
JUST JAMES
Prepare yourself to be hit by electronic powerhouse JUST JAMES. Having recently reached no 11 in the UK Electronic Charts with their debut single ‘Red Light Means Go’, these guys go in hard with a lyrical flow possessing all the force of a swinging baseball-bat. Expect grizzly bass lines, funky vibes and masses of energy from JUST JAMES, Nottingham’s musical mavericks. You can see their Future Session with us HERE.
DENY THE LIE
Who says a dark side can’t be beautiful?! DENY THE LIE bring a dark, passionate and energetic vibe to their rock/pop-punk sounds. Currently the band is rocking it up on tour to various venues around the UK so try and catch them if you can! If you still need further persuasion, then check out their banging track ‘Alright Now’ on the Nusic New Music Podcast [029] HERE.
FREE FROM DARKNESS
New kids on the Notts block FREE FROM DARKNESS show great potential having already formed a small army of dedicated fans. With Pop-Rock influences and strong female leading vocals, their sound’s reminiscent of an early Paramore. Catchy melodies with a hardcore vibe, watch out for this band!
ALL SO RECKLESS
Also relatively new to the Notts music scene, ALL SO RECKLESS are a band raring to go. Having recently embarked on their first ever UK tour with A Day Overdue, the band also released their EP ‘Break The Silence’ last month. Pop-punk fun akin to the likes of All Time Low, this 5 piece band are one to watch!
THEM BALLOONS
Next act on the stage are THEM BALLOONS. Easy-listening with a feel good vibe, these rockers draw influences from the likes of Red Hot Chilli Peppers and The Strokes. Slowly making a name for themselves on the Nottingham scene, THEM BALLOONS will provide a guitar-poptastic performance for you!
DANIEL DOBBS
No stranger to the gigging scene, singer/songwriter DANIEL DOBBS always delivers a performance from the heart. With achingly honest lyrics, soft yet powerful vocals and a warming stage presence are all tied together by his undeniable on-stage charisma. DANIEL DOBBS is set to stun.
MATT HUMPHRIES
Keeping it real, prodigy MATT HUMPHRIES showcases beautiful simplicity in his music. With mellow vocals filled with maturity and passion, you’ll struggle to believe that he is only 12 years old! So young but already this good,MATT HUMPHRIES is definitely one to keep an eye on.
LACERATION OF FATE
Be prepared to get sweaty with screamo rockers LACERATION OF FATE. Like a wild animal that can’t be tamed, the raw vocals and crashing drums are a frenzy of hardcore fun. Fusing different influences from each individual band member, LACERATION OF FATE have perfected their own unique sound of noisy goodness.
ON THE FRONT LINE
Pumped up and ready to smash the stage Metallica style are five-piece ON THE FRONT LINE. Gritty vocals and extreme guitars, get ready to rumble when this Thrash-Metal force take to the stage. Keep your eyes peeled for new material coming your way soon!
WHO BROUGHT THE ARTILLERY?
WHO BROUGHT THE ARTILLERY? will also be taking on the Upstairs Stage. Having started off experimenting with covers, the band soon found their own sound which is ‘as metal as fuck’. Providing Thrash Metal with a whole load of heavy vibes, expect the unexpected with this quintet.
Also performing will be covers band Def Goldblum, Fighting Evil Is Cool!, Micro Jupiter, Gus Harris and Surrender The Coast.
PRICE:£4 adv, £5 OTD.
DOORS:4pm (14+)
Yours in Love of New Music,
Maddie Hammond, Ashleigh Bossman and Emily Scott X
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