Rolo Tomassi @ The Haunt
Thurs 7 June
Three years after their career-defining record Grievances, British progressive mathcore band Rolo Tomassi recently released their fifth album Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It. The band are famous for their strong DIY ethic and chaotic style which after having been in the industry for thirteen years has translated into outstanding and innovative live performances. The five-piece, fronted by the Spence siblings, are set to play The Haunt this June, describing the show themselves as ‘a bit of a homecoming show’ seeing as most of the members have been Brighton-based for a while now. With their latest release being the band’s most dynamic album yet, this is definitely a show not to be missed.
The Shires @ Brighton Dome
Sat 9 June
With a sound straight out of Nashville, The Shires have released their third album Accidentally on Purpose last April. On the back of the release, the trailblazing duo have been hitting the road with a 22-day tour over May and June, performing their new music all across the UK before finishing the tour in Brighton. Recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, the new album combines massive country-pop choruses with emotive words about the duo’s whirlwind journey, relationships and their time in the States. Accidentally on Purpose perfectly reflects the increasing influence mainstream music has on US country music, proving once again why The Shires deserve their title as the biggest selling UK country act of all time.
Travis @ Brighton Dome
Wed 20 June
Nineteen years after the release of The Man Who, Travis will be playing their classic album in full as part of their 2018 UK tour. As one of the most successful British albums of the last 20 years, the album spent an astonishing 11 weeks at Number 1 and sold nearly three million copies, as well as winning the band several BRIT and Ivor Novello Awards. Even today The Man Who still sounds as fresh as it did when it was first released in 1999. The timeless album was spawned with some of Travis’ most famous singles including Writing To Reach You, Driftwood, Turn and the always iconic Why Does It Always Rain On Me.
Tenderlonious @ Patterns
Thurs 7 June
Tenderlonious has gained a reputation as one of the hardest working, most well respected and influential figures in South London’s burgeoning jazz scene. The mega-talent is a multi-instrumentalist who creates improvised soul-flavoured productions, as well as being the founder of 22a Music, being a producer and DJ extraordinaire. Tenderlonious will release his 9-track album The Shakedown on June 15 and it will feature 22archestra, Tenderlonious’ new band which sees him on flute & synth alongside Hamish Balfour, Fergus Ireland, Yussef Dayes, Reginald Omas, Jeen Bassa and Konrad. Concertgoers will be exposed to the full breadth of Tenderlonious’ technical and compositional skills, ranging from subtly meandering jazz, to hip-hop, afrobeat, latin and exhilarating free form jazz.
Rostam @ The Haunt
Wed 13 June
Rostam Batmanglij, better known as Rostam, is an American songwriter, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist. The former Vampire Weekend member will be taking his solo debut half-light on the road across the US and Europe during May and June, stopping off at The Haunt after the European leg of his tour. Though Rostam is an undisputed studio genius and has worked with many big names, he hasn’t taken up lead vocals on many recordings thus far. In contrast to many of the bold and exacting singers he’s previously written with, his delivery is often hushed, quivering and devastatingly intimate, but in the best way. Rostam’s solo performance is a show not to be missed.
Big Ups @ Green Dore Store
Wed 13 June
With their third full-length Two Parts Together released just last month, Brooklyn’s Big Ups have embarked on a 14-day European Tour. Two Parts Together attempts to make sense of the unknown and basks in uncertainty through the band’s signature dynamics - Amar Lal’s biting guitar work, bolstered by Brendan Finn’s crashing drums and Carlos Salguero’s booming bass, topped off by Joe Galarraga’s vocals. Their normal sonic palette has been supplemented with additional strings, harmonium, field recordings and piano and the album is paced through thoughtful instrumentals and interludes, offering the listener a breath of fresh air. Big Ups will be playing Brighton’s Green Door Store on 13 June.
Giant Sand @ Concorde 2
Wed 6 June
Tuscan formed Americana group Giant Sand are playing their 1985 debut album Valley of Rain on tour this year as well as releasing the re-recording of the way Valley of Rain should’ve sounded 33 1/3 years ago this summer. The new recording features the original line up inlcuding Thøger Lund and Gabriel Sullivan and it introduces Annie Dolan. Throughout the years, singer-songwriter Howe Gelb has been the group’s mainstay, but other members and guests have included Chris Cacavas from Green on Red, John Convertino and Joey Burns from Calexico and Steve Shelley from Sonic Youth. Giant Sand are returning to the UK this June for the first time in two years.
Modern Life Is War @ The Haunt
Mon 25 June
DIY hardcore punk band Modern Life Is War was formed in 2002 by five small-town friends from Marshalltown, Iowa, and was one of the most popular bands in the 2000s hardcore scene before announcing their split in 2008. The band reformed five years later and successfully transcended genre boundaries to be admired and respected by a variety of fans. Four albums deep, with a total of 12 active years behind them, the band are responsible for some of the best belligerently honest and lifting punk about. Often noted for their passion, energy and impressive live shows, Modern Life Is War is a band not to miss live.
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