SOFT GIRLS & BOYS CLUB. Photo Credit: Unknown.
Indie magic, lizard-related Rhythm n Blues, plus basically the best day of the year. WHAT A WEEK. x
WEDNESDAY
SOFT GIRLS & BOYS CLUB is not the name of a play area for children but in fact the name of a v v talented bunch of gentlemen that make Indie that serenades every part of your soul that likes long-haired boys with guitars. I mean, the event description even has the phrase ‘sex grooves’ in it – so ya always know its gonna be magical.
Supporting are the majestic musical beasts in DO NOTHING. A band that we’ve seen in their many forms over the years, and still, somehow they continue to blow our minds everytime we see them. Big wall of sound vibes. Destructive stage presence. And a vocal that hasn’t left our mind crevices since it entered. Mind crevice. What a phrase.
Also supporting are Lafayette Regency from Clermont-Ferrand. Yes, France.
Wednesday 24th October
Rough Trade Nottingham
Price: free
Doors: 7pm
FRIDAY
Nottingham’s finest ‘RnBeeston-ers’ have just popped out a banger of a new single – and to celebrate they’re throwing a shindiggy dig down at Bodega to celebrate. RnBeeston aint just a witty play on words, its a pretty good genre description too of NACTUS KUNAN. They’re a bit rnb-y. Very Notts-y. And then there’s a proper mish-mash of brilliant musical influences thrown in for good measure. And they’re named after a rare species of lizard, so, ya know, that’s interesting too.
Supporting are MEGATRAIN – the brilliant and slightly odd (in the best way possible) new project from Tiger and Felix M-B. Theatrical, singer-songwriter-y with a bit of electronic bliss on top. Hard to explain. Listen, init. Also supporting are SHIFTWORK – who describe themselves as an ‘Alternative Art Punk’ band and this is one of those situations where I’m gonna let that description do the talking. Cos it sums them up perfectly.
Friday 26th October
The Bodega
Price: £4.40
Doors: 7pm
SUNDAY
SUP HOMIES – ya know what time it is? It’s Hustle time. Nah, not time to get your Del Boy on – time to embrace one of the most fun Notts days of the year – as over 300 Notts musicians, play 35 venues, all in the name of charity. Whether you’re dancing, getting battered, or just wandering the aesthetically pleasing streets, you’re contributing to making a lot of peoples lives better and you’ll have an absolutely booty-ful time whilst doing so. Yes, Hockley Hustle is back.
Obvs there is no way we can do justice to everyone playing the fest in this preview. We can tell ya there’s some v special musical moments going on. The 60 Piece UFO ORCHESTRA return with NINA SMITH, NATALIE DUNCAN and more, the legendary PETEBOX is teaming up with MR SWITCH for a headline Bodega set, and… oh, there’s just so much going on yano. Get your ticket. Have a bit of a dance. And when you remember you can’t dance, buy a Red Stripe, it is for charity after all.
Full lineup HERE.
Sunday 28th October
35 Venues
Price: £16.50
Doors: 2pm
Yours in Love of New Music,
Sam Nahirny x
