The Vaselines were formed in Edinburgh in 1987 by singers/guitarists Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, soon signing to Pastels frontman Stephen Pastel's newly formed 53rd 3rd label. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain regularly cited the Vaselines influence in interviews with the music press and Nirvana would go on to cover the Vaselines' Molly's Lips and Son of a Gun (both later compiled on their Incesticide collection) as well as perform Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam on their legendary MTV Unplugged appearance. Cobain's gospel-spreading no doubt accelerated their rise to cult sainthood, but the Vaselines would have gotten there sooner or later on their own accord. Lewd but nave and abrasive yet tender, the band's shambling, primitivist squall remains a perfect distillation of pop at its most guileless and euphoric.Eugene Kelly later went on to front Captain America / Eugenius, while McKee spent the better part of the decade out of sight, resurfaced in Suckle, and released a solo album in 2006. The Vaselines reunited proper in 2010 to record their second full album Sex With An X which was released on the Seattle label Sub Pop.This was followed by V for Vaselines in 2014. The Ramones inspired album featured many of the same players who helped make 'Sex.....', including Belle and Sebastian's Stevie Jackson, the 1990's Michael McGaughrin and Teenage Fanclub's Francis Macdonald.

As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Ottewell released his first solo album Shapes & Shadows (ATO) in 2011, featuring such beautiful acoustic tunes as 'Blackbird', 'Shapes and Shadows' and 'Take This Beach', which appeared on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since then, Ottewell has been pleasing audiences with a series of successful solo tours across the UK, US and Australia.

Fat Dog’s particular brand of chaos seems a fine antidote to the remains of pent-up lockdown frustration. The collective scream has found a mouth; the potential energy has been activated. Joe’s singing, his words slurred and distorted in the time-honoured tradition of delta bluesmen, melds to Jazz’s wordless vocals, high and keening like some punk banshee princess, equal parts Grace Slick and Yoko Ono.

A nomad, both geographically and musically, songwriter Ross Wilson aka Blue Rose Code writes straight from – and to – the heart. His songs address universal themes of love, loss, travel, home, accepting the past and embracing the future in a deeply personal way. They are variously painted with the vibrant colours of folk, Americana, jazz, country, soul, pop and, increasingly, celtic traditions; an eclecticism that has seen him compared to John Martyn, Van Morrison and Tom Waits amongst

Come celebrate with us in the new immersive multimedia tour by The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. 'A Human Perspective'. The show that Kingdom Come always wanted to do in the 70s. Now possible with the latest developments in technology. A full evening of 'psychedelic individuality, ingenuity and madness.' Featuring great musicians, iconic dance, stunning visuals, and sonic adventure. This is your chance to be part of the whole genuine psychedelic experience. Come dressed as elaborately, creatively, flamboyant or low key as you feel.... All of life is there. Come celebrate!

Jonny and Paddy and back on the road again! Bringing their brand new show 'Dance Like it Never Happened' on tour. And they've missed you all! So what is this new hilarious show about? Grief. Its about Grief. In 2019, we lost another election, our place in Europe and, worst of all, a dearly beloved friend. We are no strangers to grief, but it hurt. Then in 2020, we all lost the world as we knew it. Our decades-long system of "dealing with emotions" (ignore them, drink heavily and make jokes) finally broke. We finally broke. In their most honest and personal show yet, Jonny & The Baptists learn to accept and engage with their grief, telling the story of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance through their trademark blend of silly, joyful songs, deadpan stand-up and riotous storytelling. Finding meaning, humour and beauty in the hardest part of life. So come and see us, have a laugh and maybe a cry - but definitely a laugh.

Kyle Falconer has always been a songwriter who has been inspired by a female muse. From his chart-topping success with The View through to his acclaimed solo career, his storytelling songs have explored the good times of love and lust; the bad times of regret and heartache; and stories of some of the larger-than-life characters who have stepped into his life, alongside some playful fictional narratives. Recently crowned with the King Tuts Songwriting Award at the Scottish Music Awards, Kyle brings the best of those songs together with The One I Love The Most which will be released on February 7th ahead of Valentines Day. The album is a collection of songs from his vast back catalogue, all of which are named after women and have been newly reworked in acoustic form. Named after a lyric taken from The View fan favourite 5 Rebeccas, The One I Love The Most features songs spanning almost two decades: from the unrequited love of Claudia (from the bands #1 debut album Hats Off To The Buskers) through to the lovelorn Dixie (the original of which featured on last years Top 10 return Exorcism of Youth). Along the way, the album also reinvents highlights from his two solo albums No Thank You and No Love Songs For Laura, which often tackled more complicated themes: Laura shares regrets for his past behaviour and the impact it had on his then-partner and now-wife Laura Wilde, to the issues of gender identity addressed in Kelly. A far lighter moment comes with Madonna, a playful, celeb-heavy imagining of what the ideal afterlife might be like, while Manchester rapper PROSE adds his razor-sharp rhymes to an otherwise stripped-back Lucy. The albums lead single and brand new track Angelina is an instant highlight and will be unveiled on December 20th. Dramatic percussion and sweeping string arrangements creates an intense cinematic atmosphere to match a story of a relationship which has been ruined by conflicting perceptions on what the truth really is.

One of the most influential bands to emerge from the UK’s festival scene, Ozric Tentacles formed during the solstice at Stonehenge Free Festival 1983 going on to become psychedelic staples at Glastonbury and other festivals. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes connect fans of progressive rock, psychedelia and dance music culture.

The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt returns to perform songs from his forthcoming album Things Can Change, alongside classics from his 36-year career. For the new album, Miles did what he’s always done and wrote about things that were happening around him, and what had happened to him in the past. Endeavouring to make the music as uplifting as possible, Miles came to accept that we live in a constant state of flux - things can, and will, change. But one thing that he can always be sure of is that his community of friends and family keep him from sinking.

Back in 2020, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck teamed for the excellent Beat Poetry for Survivalists, and now they've announced a follow-up. The awesomely titled All The Kids Are Super Bummed Out is a double album, out October 28 via Cherry Red.

A bubbling swamp curse of unholy ass shake, Jim Jones All Stars is the latest project from garage godfather Jim Jones.

DARKHER was conceived as the sole brainchild and solo-project of Northern English Singer , Guitarist and Composer Jayn Maiven in 2012. The dark and melancholic yet also massively heavy sound , takes inspiration from the dramatic landscapes around Hebden Bridge in the North of England, as it reflects the emotional landscapes within. This features in the 2015 EP "The Kingdom Field" , The first album 'Realms' and the most recent follow up album 'The Buried Storm' all via Prophecy Productions (Germany). The sinister yet beguiling images that DARKHER paints with her ethereal vocals, layered guitars, and atmospheric strings, reflects Her mostly eerie , sonic storytelling. "This is a cautious album, it's slow and beautifully methodical. It doesnt rush into anything and lures you into its gloomy beauty, and then drowns you in the dark waters of sorrow. it's a kaleidoscope of immersion like being smacked with a tidal wave of emotion. In short, the music here is captivating." New Noise Magazine With Special Guest Support from Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite and My Dying Bride who will perform with Dark Space Chamber Music , this will be an exclusive set featuring his poetry and renditions of My Dying Bride songs.

'One of the greatest songwriters ever to come out of Great Britain'

Determinedly doing things her own way and standing up for what she believes in has long been ingrained in the psyche of trailblazing South African musician Moonchild Sanelly, whose drive to succeed has been fuelled by personal pain and trauma. Growing up in Port Elizabeth with a hip-hop producer brother and a mum who would put her onstage from a young age to compete in dance competitions, Sanelisiwe Twishas music-filled childhood was full of creativity. Whether it was self-choreographing dance routines to Spice Girls tracks, teaching herself to play the piano, singing at church with her family, or starting to write poetry, expression and being artistically free was always encouraged.

Mono Chapel proudly presents a special four act showcase of live ambient and electronica at The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge on Friday, August 15th. Paul Cousins Paul Cousins is a producer and ambient composer based in London. Using a collection of reel-to-reel players, tape echoes and analog synthesizers, he creates experimental soundscapes based on themes of imperfection and technological limitation. He has featured on Decca records, BBC radio and in FACT Magazine. Recent work includes two film scores shown at Foley Gallery and Whitechapel Gallery. Polypores Intricately woven modular synth tapestries, and whirling psychedelic freak-outs with hypnotic polyrhythms and fuzzed-up drum machines. A riveting artist and performer, channelling the weird energies that make up his fractal musical universe. Kylie Monologue Kylie Monologue is a London-based electronic producer making hip-swayingly rhythmic music which sits somewhere in between the Radiophonic Workshop and the awkward end of 90s IDM. On stage, Jason DinDisc joins to provide the between-song bleeps and bloops. Field Lines Cartographer Mark Burford, aka Field Lines Cartographer, is one of the new generation of musicians crafting original sonic worlds in electronic music using primarily modular synths. Atmospheric, sometimes dark, occasionally bucolic soundscapes. Presented by Mono Chapel. This is an 18+ event.

The ¡AY!KALIMBA! crew return to the Trades Club with their second installment of the tropical club night. This month to kick off the winter club season they take things up a notch with K.O.G. as the live act headliner. With DJ support from Nicky General, J-Black & Cutterz. Kweku Sackey aka K.O.G (Kweku of Ghana) has been pushing the musical boundaries with his afro dancehall and futurism sound. A firm favourite at festivals up and down the country he has appeared on BBCs Later with Jools Holland twice, first with Nubiyan Twist in 2021 and then last year with his own band. His most recent releases have seen him collaborate with Ghanian musical icons such as Gyedu-blay Ambolley and Pat Thomas as well as further output with Nubiyan Twists Tom Excell in the group Onipa and a new album produced by Guts. As a multi-dimensional creative force K.O.G. combines exquisite writing skills with shamanistic live performance; fierce raps with singing across a massive vocal range and some absolutely wicked dance moves. Not to mention his skills as a percussionist, arranger, bandleader and art director. He is a true poet and storyteller, using a vibrant mix of English, Pidgin and Ga to paint sonic pictures that reach deep into the souls of everyone ready to listen. I view MUSIC as a major WEAPON in the BATTLEFIELD for PEACE of MIND in the world K.O.G Ghanas finest Jools Holland, Later with Jools Holland, BBC2, March 2021

Anna Phoebe McElligott is a London-based violinist, composer, and broadcaster who performs in musical genres including contemporary classical, rock, folk, jazz, Celtic, and Middle Eastern music.

Baba Yaga's Hut Presents: Minami Deutsch + Floral Image Minami Deutsch is a krautrock band from Tokyo, Japan. Known as self-proclaimed “repetition freaks,” the band draws inspiration from psychedelic rock and minimal techno, but their true obsession lies in krautrock-a fact hinted at by their name, which translates to “South Germany.” Founded by Kyotaro Miula in 2014, the band began by performing live on the bustling streets of Tokyo. Since then, they have released three albums through their local friend's label Guruguru Brain. Their hypnotic, motorik-driven sound has taken them across Europe and the United States, where they’ve shared stages with artists like Damo Suzuki, the former vocalist of the legendary krautrock band CAN. Their third studio album, ★Fortune Goodies★ (2022), is a deep dive into the rich legacy of krautrock. Drawing from Miula's expanded musical vocabulary after relocating from Tokyo to Berlin, the album offers a uniquely Japanese perspective on encyclopedia of Krautrock. In 2024, Minami Deutsch completed two North American tours, including supporting Earthless and performing at the Levitation Festival, further cementing their place as a leading voice in modern kraut/psychedelic music. Presented by Baba Yaga's Hut. This is an 18+ event

Subterania take over the famous trades club in Hebden Bridge expect our signature underground vibes. Headlining the night will be no other than Vibe Killers whos had releases on the likes of Jamie Jones Hot Trax, Hot Since 82s Knee Deep in sound and Mark Knights Toolroom Records. Our last event of the year, not to be missed.