We’ve got a right diverse mix of musical stylings to whet your musical appetite this week folks. From Pop-Rock, to Blues, to “Claustrophobic-Pop”. Yup, how’s that third commandment go? “Play all genres of Nusic…”<\/p>\n
GIG ONE<\/strong><\/p>\n THE MOCKING JAYS<\/a><\/strong> will be bringing their super catchy Pop-Rock stylings to The Bodega<\/a><\/strong> stage on Friday for their headline show, and if you like catchy songs or happy songs, then you\u2019re in for a treat. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with these fellas, think of The 1975<\/strong>, make em a bit more Nottingham, less sex and drugs, and more fun and hugs, and you\u2019ve probs got a good idea of what to expect. Basically, bring your dancing feet – cos you\u2019re gonna need \u2018em! <\/p>\n THE HARMONICS<\/a><\/strong> will be warming up the crowd with their retro, Beatles influenced Pop. Similar to TMJ, these guys have an arsenal of super catchy choruses and melodies, and are sure to have you dancing all over the shop. Well, dancing might be a strong word, but they\u2019ll definitely have you flailing all over the place, and possibly shouting out of key too! <\/p>\n PAPER SHOP DAVE<\/a><\/strong> will also be supporting on the night. As well as having an awesome name, these guys also have some huge Indie anthems. The three piece have been around since early 2013, playing many a live shows and developing their sound. Now, in 2015 – they\u2019ve dropped their EP \u201cFirst Draft<\/em>\u201d, they\u2019re sounding incredibly refined – and they\u2019re ready to get the party started on Friday! <\/p>\n The Bodega<\/strong> GIG TWO<\/strong> <\/p>\n WHISKY STAIN<\/a><\/strong> will be launching their new video for \u201cThe Lord\u2019s Revolver<\/em>\u201d at Rough Trade<\/a><\/strong> on Saturday, and they\u2019re throwing a proper Bluesy shindig to celebrate. Alongside blasting out the vid on RT\u2019s massive screen, and basically feeling like you\u2019re in the coolest cinema ever, the band will of course be playing a few songs for ya too. Sounding like an even more epic Royal Blood, with some sick riffs and massive stomp-inducing anthems, it\u2019s well worth the entry price of\u2026 free. IT\u2019S FREE, you\u2019ve got no excuse.<\/p>\n Supporting we have fellow Blues masters 94 GUNSHIPS<\/a><\/strong>, whom, fresh off the release of their \u201cDead Bees<\/em>\u201d EP have absolutely loads of brilliant tunes to get you involved with. They\u2019ll be getting the party started with plenty of chants, that we\u2019re pretty sure will still be buzzing round your head once you\u2019ve left\/been kicked out of the venue. Not that you\u2019d get kicked out for bad reasons or anything\u2026 I\u2019m just digging a hole now.<\/p>\n Rough Trade<\/strong> GIG THREE<\/strong><\/p>\n The self-proclaimed \u201cClaustrophobic-Pop\u201d duo I AM LONO<\/a><\/strong> will be launching their debut EP on Saturday, so to celebrate they\u2019re throwing a massive launch party at Nottingham Contemporary<\/a><\/strong>. As odd of a phrase that \u201cClaustrophobic-Pop\u201d is, once you listen to these guys, you\u2019ll totally get what they mean. Spacey vocals. Some interesting (and at times, rather out there) lyrics. And wit. Lots of wit. Apparently post the event they\u2019re gonna \u201csit in a puddle and eat chips in a naan bread.\u201d So, yeah, basically these guys know how to party, and you should totally join them!<\/p>\n BLUNT MOUNTAINS<\/a><\/strong> will be up before IAL, bringing with them \u201ca mix of analogue synthesisers, electric guitars, and drum machines.\u201d And if that doesn\u2019t entice ya, what will? Apparently their latest EP was recorded in a church onto a second hand bossa nova cassette using a four track. So, these guys definitely love to delve into the experimental side of things. Good job they\u2019re bloody good at it!<\/p>\n Also supporting are the Metal thrashers better known as MANNEQUIN<\/a><\/strong>. Often in the heavier genres you\u2019ll hear cliches such as \u201cMELT YOUR FACE OFF\u201d, or other such phrases. Now, whilst you probably will leave with most of your face in tact after their set (hopefully!), these guys will definitely have you going a bit mental. If you\u2019ve got long hair, you\u2019re sorted. If not, erm. Get a wig or something. Maybe that\u2019s why they\u2019re called MANNEQUIN<\/a><\/strong>?<\/p>\n Nottingham Contemporary<\/strong> Yours in Love of New Music, We’ve got a right diverse mix of musical stylings to whet your musical appetite this week folks. From Pop-Rock, to Blues, to “Claustrophobic-Pop”. Yup, how’s that third commandment go? “Play all genres of Nusic…” GIG ONE THE MOCKING JAYS will be bringing their super catchy Pop-Rock stylings to The Bodega stage on Friday for their…<\/p>\n
\nFriday 7th August
\nDoors: 7PM
\nEntry: \u00a35<\/p>\n
\nSaturday 8th August
\nDoors: 7PM
\nEntry: Free<\/p>\n
\n8 August
\nDoors: 8PM
\nEntry: Free<\/p>\n
\nSam Nahirny x<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"