11.5.25 DC Presents: The Klittens Since their birth in 2018 The Klittens have climbed from the cracks of the Amsterdam underground indie and onto some acclaimed stages. Mixing the catchiness of pop and fuzz with a hint of dark post punk, they've crafted a sound that's truly and twistedly their own. What initially began as an outlet, both creatively and politically, mutated into a musical life mission for its members. Their DIY approach, from songwriting to booking shows and tour management, is what make The Klittens the ragtag bunch of misfits they are. The band consists of Yaël Dekker (vocals), Winnie Conradi (guitar), Katja Kahana (guitar), Marrit Meinema (bass guitar), and Laurie Zantinge (drums). Their most recent EP Butter released on March 8th 2024 on streaming services and limited edition vinyl. With singles such as Universal Experience, Atlas and Reading Material, the EP got the attention of magazines such as So Young Magazine, NME, La Blogotheque and Under The Radar, and got support on both BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6. The EP is a follow-up to The Klittens debut-EP Citrus which was released in April 2022 and led to international press and shows and festivals in The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. For Butter, The Klittens explored their tastes on a further scale and dived deeper into their songwriting skills. The demo of each song was written by a different band member and later developed into a complete whole in the rehearsal room with the entire band. That is why you hear five slightly different ingredients on the EP that were later melted into a five-song EP, an EP called Butter. Support comes from Spike (London - Gob Nation) and Hard as Nails (Sheffield). Spike is the latest offering from the hotbed of hits that is the Gobnation collective. A friend recently sent me their first offering - a cover of Warren Zevon's seminal 'Werewolves of London' and it blew my little socks off. Spike is the synth-pop project of Hannah McLoughlin - her debut EP builds on a tradition of idiosyncratic British synth-pop, bringing to mind the cold-yet-intimate work of Rose McDowell and Roger Doyle. McLoughlin is a regular performer at Londons legendary experimental venue Cafe Oto, shapeshifting between dungeon synth, left field trad folk and film scoring. Collaborating with Owen Williams (vocalist and guitarist of The Tubs), Spike sees McLoughlin fully embrace her talent for pop songcraft. Hard as Nails - Sheffield synthy dance-punk making their Clam debut lesss goooo!!! Think I've seen a melodica in there somewhere as well! £10adv + booking fee Bar on

Retirement Party is a playful party punk quartet from the Windy City. Singer/lyricist Avery Springer tells nervous, insightful stories in a stream-of-consciousness style.

MMIS is proud to be bringing together the collective awesomeness of Junk Whale and Nathy SG for a co-headline show at Delicious Clam, Sheffield. Junk Whale (Ali, Hannah, Jenny and Josie) have been a band since 2017, self-releasing their first album two years later, and an EP on Reckless Yes in 2022. They play fuzzy emo tunes like the ones you liked when you were a teenager, but about being tired thirty-somethings. After a little rest, they're back with a new EP full of fun and upbeat singalong bangers about mental illness, grief and friendship breakups. Nathy SG is the new project from North East songwriter Nathan Stephens-Griffin (Martha / Onsind). His debut was a 2 track 7 Corporate Lawyer and Broken Ankle Song, released via his own DIY label Cowie Jaw Recordings, which showcased his songwriting at its catchy and sardonic best. He has enlisted a team of DIY legends for his live set up, including Laura Kovic (Fortitude Valley/Tigercats), Jason Cavalier (Supermilk/Onsind/Honey Joy), Charlie Jamison (Supermilk) and Michael Craig (Cortney Dixon) + one more band TBA

Adam Hopper & The Wimps have more hooks than a fisherman's tackle box. Forged in the box room of a Ladybarn terraced house and honed in the pub back rooms and small venues of Manchester and the North of England. Adam Hopper & his Wimps provide anti-folk tinged songwriting, equal parts heartwarming and heartbreaking. During 2024 the band released a string of singles via Sheffield cult label Bingo Records, and are set to release their debut EP in Spring 2025.