USA indie pop involves Leeds as a part of the Chickfactor thirtieth Anniversary celebrations. Andy Brown spreads the phrase for Louder Than Conflict.
Starting life as a traditional handmade publication within the US, iconic indie pop fanzine Chickfactor is now celebrating its thirtieth 12 months. Based by Pam Berry and Gail O’Hara, the zine supported the likes of The Magnetic Fields, Amelia Fletcher and Belle & Sebastian. The latter had been impressed sufficient to jot down a music about it on their 1998 LP The Boy With The Arab Strap (known as Chickfactor, appropriately sufficient). In fact, you may’t have a good time this type of anniversary with out some gigs. The zine is internet hosting exhibits in London and New York, whereas indie pop veteran Ged McGurn (Boyracer/ Metropolis Yelps/ Vat-Egg Imposition) will likely be internet hosting a few very particular exhibits in Leeds.
First up, we have now The Umbrellas + Seablite + The Vat-Egg Imposition enjoying the Royal Park Pub Cellars in Leeds on Sunday 23 October 2022.
Extra data/ tickets on Fb right here.
Having launched their debut LP on Slumberland Data final 12 months, The Umbrellas are as indie as they arrive. Breezy melancholy, joyful melodies and indie pop earworms are the order of the day with this San Francisco-based four-piece. The band performs glowing jangle pop with an affinity for the DIY charms of The Pastels, Comet Achieve and all issues C86. Edwyn Collins himself would certainly approve of tracks like Close to You and Photos.
Take heed to their album on Bandcamp HERE.
Seablite takes their indie pop in a noisier course, infusing their twee pop melodies with a wholesome dose of fuzz. Singer/guitarist Lauren Matsui and bassist/vocalist Galine Tumasyan shaped the band in 2016 and had been quickly producing first-class fuzzy dream pop to rival Lush and The Store Assistants. Turning into a four-piece outfit, the band would go on to launch their full-length debut LP, Grass Stains And Novocaine, on Emotional Response Data.
Take heed to their album on Bandcamp HERE.
Finishing the indie-tastic line-up at The Royal Park Cellars, we have now The Vat-Egg Imposition. The Leeds-based indie pop eccentrics serve up splendidly catchy melodies and songs about crisps, pop and cannibals in Aberystwyth. I first noticed the band supporting Jeffrey Lewis just a few years in the past and I used to be instantly hooked. The sight of their lead singer and songwriting whizz dressed up as a man-sized egg, throwing packets of crisps into the viewers is one thing I’ll not quickly overlook. Learn my evaluation of the band’s debut album right here.
Take heed to their album on Bandcamp HERE.
If you happen to miss that then concern not as Artsick + Nervous Twitch + Loungewear + The Wandering Summer time play The Lending Room in Leeds on Wednesday 26 October 2022.
Extra data/ tickets on Fb right here.
Artsick are from Oakland, California and play the sort of triumphant indie pop that can have you ever swooning and dancing in equal measure. The band leans into the punkier aspect of the indie pop scene with tracks like Despise evoking the DIY spirit of Beat Taking place. Christina Riley’s vocals have the cool, informal allure that each indie pop band aspires to whereas the songs are effortlessly addictive. They launched their gloriously infectious debut album, Fingers Crossed, earlier this 12 months on Slumberland Data.
Take heed to their album on Bandcamp HERE.
Nervous Twitch play immensely catchy storage punk with fuzzy guitars and hooks aplenty. The Runaways enjoying The Shangri-Las with the untamed spirit of Billy Infantile operating by way of their veins. A mainstay of the Leeds scene, Nervous Twitch are completely improbable reside and are assured to thrill followers of surf rock, indie pop and good previous rock ‘n’ roll alike. The three-piece are set to launch their fifth LP Some Folks By no means Change in early October.
Take heed to their music on Bandcamp HERE.
Loungewear launched their debut single earlier this 12 months and convey a touch of melancholic dream pop to the line-up. Runners is a type of completely tantalising debut singles, brimming with longing and widescreen melodicism.
Take heed to their songs on Soundcloud HERE.
The road-up is accomplished with the second reside look of The Wandering Summer time. One other outfit from our prolific host Ged McGurn, the band cites everybody from The Durutti Column to Sonic Youth as influences. McGurn has produced indie pop/ rock ‘n’ roll magic with the likes of Downdime and Metropolis Yelps, so you may count on some high-quality tunes.
Two nice indie pop gigs at a discount value – what extra might you need!?
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All phrases by Andy Brown. You may go to his creator profile and skim extra of his evaluations for Louder Than Conflict right here.
