There are some HUGE gigs on the Nottingham music scene this week! From a mega birthday party, to a rather melancholic, but still incredible Electronic gig, oh, and the launch of one of Nottingham’s (if not the UK’s) most highly anticipated releases.<\/p>\n
GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n First up on the musical menu we\u2019ve got CAKE. No, really, there actually will be – as it\u2019s Acoustic Rooms<\/a><\/strong> sixth Birthday! To celebrate they have arranged a fantastic line up of Nottingham artists for your enjoyment (and cake, let us never forget the cake.) So put on your best party hat and get your arses down to Rescue Rooms<\/a><\/strong> this Monday.<\/p>\n For starters we\u2019ve got a bit of GEORGE HOLROYD<\/a><\/strong> for ya, who if you don\u2019t know is a soothing Singer\/Songwriter who\u2019s been getting about quite a bit recently, playing loads of great gigs around the city and showing off his recent EP release \u2018Peru<\/em>\u2019 to everyone. Hey, we don\u2019t blame him, it\u2019s pretty awesome! Expect gorgeous Bluesy guitar sounds with opulent, grungy vocals.<\/p>\n The next course is IN THE TEEPEES<\/a><\/strong>, a three piece Indie band who sounds kind of like an odd mix of the Smashing Pumpkins<\/strong> and Foals<\/strong>, and it totally works. We first saw them at Acoustic Rooms<\/strong> and fell in love, so what better setting to rekindle the flame? The boys are masters at crafting both slow and upbeat, awe\u2010inducing songs which your ears will warmly welcome.<\/p>\n RYAN THOMAS<\/a><\/strong> is up next, who is a Folky, Bluesy singer signed by Wire & Wool Records<\/a><\/strong>, an off\u2010branch of I\u2019m Not From London Records<\/a><\/strong>. With influences like Seasick Steve<\/strong> and Johnny Cash<\/strong>, you can expect to hear Country songs with lyrics focusing on drinking, women (yes well, we are great) and of course, the Blues. We reckon Charles Bukowski would have loved him.<\/p>\n The night\u2019s not over there though, as next up we have MOLLY & JACK<\/a><\/strong>, who are a ridiculously lovable Acoustic boy\/girl duo (we may have said it before but seriously, relationship goals right here). Influences include Neil Young<\/strong> and Fleetwood Mac<\/strong>, and if you shout for an encore they\u2019ll probably give you a little ditty to sing along to (sing quietly though, there\u2019s a reason we\u2019re not all in a band). The couple are definitely something special, demonstrating their talent with gorgeously balanced harmonies and catchy melodies. Seriously, they\u2019re pro.<\/p>\n The final act for you on this delectable lineup are the gorgeously soft Folk sounds of ANWYN WILLIAMS<\/a><\/strong>, whose honest, classic song writing is often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell<\/strong>. Her songs provide classic, storytelling lyrics and infectious melodies. A sophisticated voice of love, joy and sorrow, Anwyn is sure to astound with her stunning songwriting. Plus, we hear this may be the debut of her new electric, ooh, fanceh.<\/p>\n Oh, also playing will be Martin Luke Brown<\/strong> from Leicester, Joe Miles<\/strong> from Northampton, and Scribble Victory<\/strong> from Derby. Got it? Good. See you there.<\/p>\n Date: Monday 23rd March GIG TWO<\/strong><\/p>\n Next we have \u2018The Most Melancholic Party of The Year\u2019 – SHELTER POINT\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> headline show at Stealth<\/a><\/strong> with support from fellow Denizen artists FIELD STUDIES<\/a><\/strong>. FS are a four\u2010piece band who provides beautifully Ambient Post-Rock sounds reminiscent of the likes of Explosions in The Sky<\/strong>. The passionate soundscapes are complemented amazingly by Chris\u2019 haunting lead vocal, and what started off as experimental soon lead to be a debut EP, “Celestial<\/em>“, which was released in 2013. I first saw them play at The Chameleon<\/a><\/strong> last year, and immediately after they finished their set, ran up to buy said EP yelling \u201cDON\u2019T TALK, JUST TAKE MY MONEY!\u201d But, on a serious note, their penetrating guitars and dark, resonating lyrics will have your heart in their hands, as they demonstrate prevailing songs which deceive their ages.<\/p>\n The Nottingham formed, Coventry Stolen (lol, soz Cov) Electronic duo SHELTER POINT<\/a><\/strong> delicately construct complex, woozy atmospheric musical landscapes worthy of a cinematic soundtrack. The pair\u2019s trademark sound has been moulded by Robin\u2019s Post\u2010Rock\/Electronic hybrid production laced with Liam\u2019s soulful, chilling falsetto. After captivating some pretty impressive attention from the likes of Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, and Huw Stephens, AND remixing the likes of MO<\/strong> and Laura Doggett<\/strong>, Shelter Point released the (incoming quote from some fancy\u2010pants magazine…) \u2018stratospheric\u2019 second EP \u2018Weird Dreamers<\/em>\u2019 on Feb 22nd 2015 via Space + Time (Sony\/RCA). We\u2019re just waiting for the album now, but until then come join us and take the tiny hairs on the back of your neck out for the night (they\u2019ll love it, I promise).<\/p>\n Date: Wednesday 25th March GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday sees the heavily anticipated event that is the SCORZAYZEE<\/a><\/strong> album launch show at Rescue Rooms<\/strong>, with support from Chester P<\/strong>, Heavy Links<\/strong> and hosted by Nottingham legend KARIZMA<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n SCORZAYZEE<\/a><\/strong> started out as a member of a Nottingham Hip-Hop super\u2010group OUTDAVILLE<\/strong> and became a solo act. After a few years he retired from the music industry for absolutely AAAGES, and in a Leftlion<\/a><\/strong> interview back in 2005 said he\u2019d probably never come back unless there\u2019s something he wants to say that is \u2018worth coming back from retirement to say.\u2019 Well, we\u2019re guessing he has a lot to say then, because he\u2019s back, and after a Kickstarter raised over \u00a316,000 resulting in a double album LP being released, it is one HELL of a comeback! He\u2019ll be playing loads of songs from his “#Kickstartscorz<\/em>” album, which is being released on April 20th worldwide. Oh, and being one of Nottingham\u2019s most highly respected and renowned MC and spoken word artists; you won\u2019t want to miss him.<\/p>\n Date: Saturday 28th March Yours in Love of New Music, TRANSPARANCY DECLARATION:<\/strong> This Top Three<\/a><\/strong> was written by Emily, who is the partner of SHELTER POINT’S<\/a><\/strong> vocalist. She did not sway our decision on the gig being chosen, we were confident it was one of the best gigs of the week – and our Deputy Editor has edited the T3 to make sure it isn’t biased.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There are some HUGE gigs on the Nottingham music scene this week! From a mega birthday party, to a rather melancholic, but still incredible Electronic gig, oh, and the launch of one of Nottingham’s (if not the UK’s) most highly anticipated releases. GIG ONE First up on the musical menu we\u2019ve got CAKE. No, really,…<\/p>\n
\nPlace: Rescue Rooms
\nDoors: 7:30pm
\nAdmission: FREE!<\/p>\n
\nDoors: 7:30
\nPlace: Stealth
\nField Studies: 8:30
\nShelter Point: 9:45
\nAdmission: \u00a35 <\/a><\/p>\n
\nDoors: 7:30pm
\nPlace: Rescue Rooms
\nAdmission: \u00a311<\/a><\/p>\n
\nEmily Rose Malone x<\/p>\n