Debut EP release ‘Sex Yoga’ by Callis
West Yorkshire band Callis unveil their long-awaited debut EP release 2nd February, called Sex Yoga. We won’t be forgetting that title in a hurry. The Todmorden-based band have been described as a “Working-class symphony of Northern grit, new wave nuances galvanised with a post-punk attitude”. Dean Molyneux (lead vocals, guitar), Bryn Davies (backing vocals, bass) and…
Read MoreCamp Bestival Dorset and Shropshire: first lineups
Camp Bestival Dorset the UK’s favourite family festival is landing back in Lulworth Castle, Dorset (25 – 28 July 2024) with a totally out of this world lineup and intergalactic, aliens and space theme featuring a galaxy-bending UK festival exclusive headline performance from PETE TONG IBIZA CLASSICS – Jules Buckley & The Essential Orchestra, pop queen Paloma…
Read MoreVictorious Festival 2024 adds: Sugababes, Groove Armada and more
Victorious Festival, set on Portsmouth’s Southsea seafront (dates this year 23–25 August) have announced a further set of artists to make 2024 an even better proposition! For starters there’s the Sugababes, who are riding high at the moment with the original lineup back in force, as seen on Jools Holland’s Hootenanny on New Year’s Eve. Dance…
Read More“Dance We Do” single release by Annie Dressner
Annie Dressner unveiled her latest single Dance We Do on January 12th. She has simultaneously announced her upcoming album, “I Thought It Would be Easier,” slated for release on April 5th via Dharma Records. Dance We Do delves into the complexities of trying to gauge a particular love interest’s feelings; the song dwells on Annie’s…
Read MoreInterview with modular synth artist TDC Tunes
TDC Tunes is a modular artist and producer based in London; he curates unique electronic events at an atmospheric north London venue and has several other projects on the go. Gourmet Gigs met up with him to find out more… How did your love for modular synths start? Did you play an instrument at school? Yes,…
Read MoreBill Ryder-Jones fifth album “Iechyd Da” review
Three tracks from Bill Ryder-Jones latest album surfaced towards the close of 2023. They hinted at the richness and emotional depth in store for listeners of Iechyd Da, which saw its release on Friday 12th January. The result is a solid, beautiful collection of songs, and the timing could not have been better as we…
Read MoreCamp Bestival introduces the Explorer’s Passport
Favourite children’s festival, Camp Bestival has an exciting new development for 2024. The Explorer’s Passport is a brand new magical booklet designed and illustrated by festival co-curator Josie da Bank. The Explorer’s Passport will be free for every child to collect on arrival at the festival and is packed with beautiful illustrations, maps and information,…
Read MoreGigs 2024: The Lottery Winners, Heather Small, Sasha, Electronica in the Tower
Time to start filling up the diary with some choice gigs for 2024. Manchester band The Lottery Winners certainly captivated festival crowds last year. And they’re set to play at Blackpool Tower on the 5th April next year. Tickets available:Buy tickets for Lottery Winners at Blackpool Tower The Fifth Floor, Friday 5th Apr 2024 Sasha is set…
Read MoreDark Christmas song by Alex Maas “XMAAS (Take Me Away)”
Alex Maas, of the Black Angels, released an album called Luca during the last days of 2020 – a work that utterly blew us away (it was on the Gourmet Gigs faves of the year list). We’ve been secretly waiting for a follow up to that hauntingly melancholic work, and just as 2023 reaches its…
Read MorePeter Hook & The Light play Manchester; New Order in Cardiff
An intimate, one-off evening of conversation with Peter Hook, at The Star & Garter in Manchester, home to the mural of Joy Division. Proceeds from this special Headstock event will support mental health charity Shout. The gig will take place in memory of Ian Curtis who lost his life to suicide in May 1980. Buy tickets…
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