Category: Gigs

Teenage Dads Announces UK Tour

TEENAGE DADS are back for a fresh wave of dates in the UK and Ireland this May.

Known and loved for their colourful arrangements of jangly guitars, catchy riffs and infectious melodies, “Tale Of A Man” showcases both breeziness and depth from the breakthrough act with a very Vampire Weekend-esque ring to it. Speaking about the upbeat and infectious new track, vocalist Jordan says:

“Tale of a Man is about your favourite friend and the loving and adventurous relationship that you share, and the challenges you face due to periods of separation. In spite of this you remain invested in your future together, as you lie in wait for what lies ahead for you both.”

Teenage Dads have also revealed the official video for “Tale Of A Man”. To compliment the fun and adventure within the single, the band explain: “it only felt right to capture that but in a fairy tale fashion for the official video clip. The tale follows 4 friends who evade a monster across baron fields, coastlines and seas all in search of their dream destination, Paris.” Shot on location in Mornington Peninsula, the band add “We shot the video really close to home, however these places that we’ve grown up in suddenly felt fantastical once we were clothed in real chain mail. It really felt like a step back in time.” 

Check out the touring dates for the UK tour below.

ATURDAY, 18 MAY 2024 TUNES IN THE DUNES, CORNWALL – UK
SUNDAY, 19 MAY 2024 THE CAVERN, EXETER – UK
TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2024 THE LOUISIANA, BRISTOL – UK
WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2024 THE LODGE, MANCHESTER – UK
THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024 ACADEMY 2, DUBLIN – IE
FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2024 THE ATTIC, GLASGOW – UK
SATURDAY, 25 MAY2024 A STONES THROW FESTIVAL, NEWCASTLE – UK
MONDAY, 27 MAY 2024 HYDE PARK BOOK CLUB, LEEDS – UK
TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2024 SUNFLOWER LOUNGE, BIRMINGHAM – UK
WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024 02 ACADEMY ISLINGTON, LONDON – UK

I Prevail Vocalist Brian Burkheiser To Sit Out Of Upcoming UK & EU Tour

I Prevail’s Brian Burkheiser will sit out of the band’s forthcoming European and UK shows, to allow him to recover from surgery.

The band will be commencing a number of dates across the continent later this month, starting in Berlin on May 10.

Lead singer Brian will now not be with the band for these shows, but will instead recover from a surgery he recently underwent in February relating to “a longstanding medical issue.”

In his place will be Eric Vanlerberghe and guitarist Dylan Bowman doubling-up on vocals.

Explaining the situation in a statement to their socials, the band explained:

“To the I Prevail Community: Brian recently underwent surgery for a longstanding medical issue in February.

“The doctors involved were confident this timeframe would allow Brian to recover and perform the upcoming radio shows (Milwaukee / Minneapolis) and European/U.K. tour, but unfortunately the recovery process has taken longer than initially expected.

“Brian’s recover is going well, but he’s not ready to take the stage quite yet. Have no fear however, we are still playing ALL upcoming shows with Eric and Dylan doing double duty on vocals.

“We poured our heart into this show and promise we will deliver you all a special experience.

Brian will be home working hard on his recovery and he looks forward to seeing you all this summer. See you soon, I Prevail.”

Alien Ant Farm Announce UK Co-Headlining Tour With CKY

Alien Ant Farm have announced an EU/UK tour for October/November 2024 which they will co-headline with CKY.  

The tour announcement follows the release of their new album ~mAntras~ which was released on April 26th on highly acclaimed label Metalforce Records.

In exciting news, Alien Ant Farm & CKY support Music Venue Trust by becoming the first American bands to add an optional £1 donation to support Grassroots Music Venues on the UK dates. Music Venue Trust will distribute donations to small, local, grassroots music venues across the country to ensure the music ecosystem continues to support new and developing artists.

“We’ve always loved our UK tours! For over 20 years we have been able to play shows all around our “home away from home” and we’re excited to see old friends and fans on this run.   We’ve watched CKY as fans through the years but have never had the pleasure to meet and tour with them. We think this is a proper nice fit.” says Alien Ant Farm frontman Dryden Mitchell.  “As a band, we have seen the work that Music Venue Trust are doing for grassroots venues across the UK and were inspired to lend our support.  We are honored to be the first American bands to be involved in this initiative and would urge other artists who enjoy playing in the UK to follow suit. Personally, my favorite. Don’t tell the States.”

Mark Davyd, CEO of Music Venue Trust, added, “Every ticket you buy to see Alien Ant Farm and CKY’s exciting UK tour will not only grant you an unforgettable experience but also serve as a beacon of support for our cherished local music venues. As the first American bands to grace the UK’s stages with the added option of a ticket donation, Alien Ant Farm and CKY set a precedent for global solidarity within the music community. Let’s not merely spectate but actively participate in shaping a more sustainable future for live music. Join us in this pivotal moment, and let your contribution resonate beyond this tour, supporting Grassroots Music Venues across all four nations.”

“We are beyond ecstatic and ready to cross the pond once again, and return to one of our most favorite places in the world to perform and tour, celebrating 25 years of CKY!  We are playing songs spanning our career and looking forward to an amazing tour with AAF.” says CKY’s Chad I Ginsburg.

Check out the touring dates below.

November 2024

9th England, Margate, Dreamland

10th England, Southampton, 1865

12th England, Bristol, O2 Academy

13th England, Torquay, The Foundry

15th England, Norwich, Epic Studios

16th England, Birmingham, O2 Institute

17th England, Nottingham, Rock City

18th England, Newcastle, NX

20th Scotland, Glasgow, SWG3

21st England, Manchester, O2 Ritz

22nd England, Bradford, Nightrain

23rd Wales, Swansea, Patti Pavilion

24th England,London, O2 Forum Kentish Town

The Brand New Heavies Announces UK Tour

Released in 1994, THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES’ third album ‘Brother Sister’changed everything for the band.

Propelled by the classic singles “Dream On Dreamer”, “Midnight At The Oasis” and “Back To Love”, the record achieved huge success (a #4 chart position, over a million sales and a BRIT nomination) as they cemented their position as the pioneers of Acid Jazz.

Featuring original members Andrew Levy and Simon Bartholomew  with the phenomenal vocalist Angela Ricci, the tour will see The Brand New Heaviesperform ‘Brother Sister’ in full alongside other hits and fan favourites from their storied history with a complete live band.

The band says, “We can’t believe that Brother Sister is going to be 30 years young! What better way to celebrate than coming to see us play the album in its entirety as well as all our hits.”

Check out the following tour dates for The Brand New Heavies.

November 2024

1st – Sheffield, The Foundry

8th – Cambridge, Corn Exchange

9th – Coventry, HMV Empire

16th – Newcastle, Boiler Shop

22nd – Brighton, Dome

23rd – Cardiff, Tramshed

30th – Frome, Cheese & Grain

December 2024

20th – Birmingham, Town Hall

Canned Pineapple Drops New Single, ‘She Says’

Brighton based 5-piece Canned Pineapple have returned with the infectious new single ‘She Says’. 

Led by Irish vocalist Seán Drury and his songwriting partner Oakley Gardiner, alongside multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer Jude Allenby, Guitarist Gabe Rice and drummer Charlie Pringle, Canned Pineapple have had an explosive start to 2024: playing a BBC Introducing live session, making their international festival debut at ‘New Colossus Festival’ in New York City, and releasing the acclaimed ‘Bowie’. 

Produced by Tom Rees (Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard/The Bug Club/Panic Shack), before being mastered by Eddie Al-Shakarchie, ‘She Says’ once again showcasing their scuzz-pop and slacker rock sound which has seen them gain support across the likes of Radio X, BBC Radio 6 Music, NME, RTE and BBC Introducing. 

Talking about the track, lead singer Sean explains: 

“I wrote this song when I was asking rock hero Paul Steel for advice on writing tunes, he put me onto that Eels track Susan’s house where the verses are like the loud bit and then the chorus is really nice and sweet. Also I think thematically the verse has a darker sentiment lyrically. We recorded this track with Tom from Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard who really brought out what the song resembles to us as a group rather than just me, the songwriter.”

Check out the track ‘She Says’ below.

Canned Pineapple will play the following dates in the UK.

Heartbreakers – Southampton – 2nd May

The Prince Albert – Brighton – 3rd May

Two Palms – London – 4th May

Exchange Basement – Bristol – 5th May

The Castle Hotel – Manchester – 7th May

The Lab – Northampton – 8th May

The Old Blue Last – London – 9th May

The Carousel – Nottingham 11th May

The Great Escape 2024 – Brighton 15th – 18th May

Biffy Clyro Announced As Final Headliner For Live At The Piece Hall 2024

Biffy Clyro have been announced as the final headliner for the Live at The Piece Hall series in Halifax this summer.

The Scottish band will play at the iconic venue on August 23, and will be supported by Manchester quartet Witch Fever.

They’re the final headliner announced for a number of summer gigs playing at the site, which will also include shows from IDLES, Placeboand Korn (the latter with Loathe supporting).

Lauran Hibberd Announces UK Tour

Pop Rocker on the rise Lauran Hibberd has announced A Headlining UK tour for later this year.

The run of shows comes in support of Hibberd’s latest record, ‘Girlfriend Material’ which you can listen to below.

Check out the touring dates below

September 2024

16th – Academy 3, Manchester

17th – King Tuts, Glasgow

18th – Three Tanners Bank, North Shields

20th – The Roundhouse, Leicester

21st – Key Club, Leeds

22nd – Engine Rooms, Southampton

24th – The Louisiana, Bristol

25th – The Bullingdon, Oxford

26th -The Underworld, London

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Skinny Lister Announces UK Headline Tour For Winter 2024

Regularly cited as one of the best live bands in the biz, Skinny Listers’ annual live pilgrimage around the UK has become the stuff of gig circuit legend in recent years.

Following the release of their rave-received ‘Shanty Punk’ record last year, it seems Dan, Lorna and co. are not resting on their laurels any time soon and are already dropping teasers for some potential new material landing in time for these shows. As Dan Heptinstall says of the 2024 Winter tour: 

“Our end of year wouldn’t be the same without hitting the road for our annual Skinny UK Tour. And Christmas doesn’t officially start until we hit London for the Skinny Christmas bash, for which we go even bigger this year – at the amazing Scala in Kings Cross. Can’t wait to get back out there for some serious partying! We might even find space in the set to test drive a few new tracks. See you at the barrier!”

With 13 dates in all across the UK, check out the touring dates below.

November 2024

23rd – BRISTOL Thekla

27th – OXFORD O2 Academy 2

28th – Manchester Academy 3

29th – BIRMINGHAM Castle & Falcon

30th – CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach 

DECEMBER 2024
4th – YORK Crescent

5th – NEWCASTLE Cluny

6th – ABERDEEN Tunnels

7th – EDINBURGH Mash House

8th – NOTTINGHAM Rescue Rooms

11th – EXETER Cavern

12th – PORTSMOUTH Wedgewood Rooms

13th – LONDON Scala

Conquer Divide Announce UK Tour With New Years Day

Conquer Divide have announced a September UK and European tour with New Years Day and Fearless Vampire Killers.

Conquer Divide have spent the last few weeks traversing through Europe on a sold out tour with The Warning, and are currently playing the last run of dates in the UK.  Talking about the tour, drummer Samantha Landa says. “After touring for the first time in Europe and the UK (finally) with The Warning, we’re so excited to be coming back this soon – and with another badass band! Plus an early announcement means our fans will be able to snag tickets. Meeting so many awesome people in these cities was huge, and it’s going to be great to see you all again.”

Check out the touring dates below.

21 Sep – Engine Rooms, Southampton – UK w/New Years Day
22 Sep – Key Club, Leeds – UK w/New Years Day
23 Sep – Thekla, Bristol – UK w/New Years Day
25 Sep – O2 Academy Islington, London – UK w/New Years Day
26 Sep – Academy 3, Manchester – UK w/New Years Day
27 Sep – Slay, Glasgow – UK w/New Years Day
28 Sep – O2 Academy 2, Birmingham – UK w/New Years Day

Teen Mortgage Announce Headline Shows Ahead OF UK / Ireland Run Supporting Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer

Already creating a storm over in the US, Washington DC’s Teen Mortgage will hit the UK and Europe this summer as support to Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer on their tour and a run of their own rawkus headline shows.

“We’re beyond stoked to embark on our June UK/EU tour – it’s an honor to kick off six shows for the Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer co-headline tour.. We follow that by assembling the UK and EU’s gnarliest rippers to join us on our own headline dates. We can’t wait to tear it up with you all.”  Be sure to catch the band live in the UK on one of these forthcoming shows:

Check out the touring dates for Teen Mortgage below.

May

30th Ireland, Dublin, Workman’s Cellar

31st Ireland, Waterford, Luca Skate & Record Shop

June

1st Ireland, Limerick, Kasbah Nightclub

3rd UK, Leeds, The Key Club

4th UK, Manchester, Night & Day Cafe

5th UK, Nottingham, Bodega

6th UK, London, Downstairs At The Dome

7th UK, Birmingham, Utilita Arena (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

8th UK, London, O2 Arena (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

10th Ireland, Dublin, 3 Arena (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

12th UK, Glasgow, OVO Hydro (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

13th UK, Manchester, Co-Op Live (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

14th UK, Cardiff, Cardiff Castle (with Smashing Pumpkins & Weezer)

15th UK, Bristol, The Louisiana

16th UK, Brighton, The Green Door Store

18th France, Paris, Point Emphemere

19th Netherlands, Utrecht, ACU

20th Netherlands, Nijmegen, Merleyn

21st Germany, Cologne, MTC Club

22nd Germany, Hamburg, Molotov Skybar

23rd Germany, Berlin, Badehaus

VOLA Announces ‘Friend Of A Phantom’ EU Tour 2024

Copenhagen-based quartet, VOLA, have announced their ‘Friend of a Phantom’ November European tour.
 
Mirroring the mysterious allure surrounding their latest creative phase, VOLA has announced the “Friend of a Phantom Europe Tour 2024”. Known for their innovative approach to progressive metal, VOLA continues to captivate audiences with their blend of intense rhythmic complexity and poignant lyrical narratives. The band has always transcended genre boundaries, delivering music that is as intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally resonant.
  
Talking about the tour Adam Janzi says, “We have been away from you for some time. But touring in Europe feels like returning home, and we are proud to say that we are finally here with a new European tour after two years. Join us as we open the door to something new.”
  
Check out the touring dates below.


01.11 – Århus, Denmark @ Voxhall
02.11 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik
03.11 – Oslo, Norway @ Vulkan Arena
05.11 – To Be Announced
06.11 – To Be Announced
08.11 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Fryshuset Klubben
10.11 – Berlin, Germany @ Columbia Theater
11.11 – Krakow, Poland @ Hype Park
13.11 – To Be Announced
14.11 – Vienna, Austria @ Flex
15.11 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage Halle
16.11 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Komplex
17.11 – Milan, Italy @ Live Club
19.11 – Cologne, Germany @ Kantine
21.11 – Paris, France @ Petit Bain
22.11 – London, England @ Heaven
23.11 – Nottingham, England @ Rescue Rooms 
24.11 – Glasgow, Scotland @ G2 
25.11 – Manchester, England @ Club Academy 
26.11 – Bristol, England @ SWX
27.11 – Esch-Sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal
28.11 – Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Effenaar
29.11 – Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle
30.11 – København, Denmark @ Store Vega

Stand Atlantic Announce UK Tour

Stand Atlantic have announced a UK and EU this September, following the release of their highly anticipated new album ‘WAS HERE’.

The shows will kick off in Leeds, with dates in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Southampton and Birmingham, before finishing the UK leg of their EU run in London. 

Speaking on the tour, the band has shared:

“AHHH!!! Our biggest headline shows in the UK and EUROPE!!! We are so, so keen to come and bring you guys the ‘WAS HERE ‘live experience! It feels like forever since we’ve done a headline tour in the UK/EU – should we take another Greggs sign?”

Check out the touring dates below.

September 2024

13: LEEDS Project House

14: MANCHESTER New Century

15: NEWCASTLE Northumbria Uni

16: GLASGOW St Luke’s

18: SOUTHAMPTON The 1865

19: BIRMINGHAM XOYO

20: LONDON Electric Brixton