Le Butcherettes
Remember when Mars Volta went and made Bosnian Rainbows? Well, this ferocious garage punk main band of Mexican singer Teri Gender Bender’s shows why Omar Rodriguez- Lopez was so adhered to work with her. You don’t get a job with At The Drive In for nothing.
01 April – Manchester, Soup Kitchen (tickets)
02 April – London, The Moth Club (tickets)
Hailu Mergia
Ethiopian jazz legend is undergoing a renaissance having been picked up by the hip label Awesome Tapes From Africa. Now in his 70s, the keyboardist’s fingers are just as dextrous as a young man’s and he’s a spell-binding live performer. Check out the Gigwise x Pickathon session he did here, if you don’t believe us.
02 April – London, EartH (tickets)
Iration Steppas
Leeds’ Iration Steppas are one of the best dub sound systems to ever grace this earth and have so much experience in guaranteeing a big atmosphere. They can also be credited with founding Leeds’ famed Subclub nights which gave rise to Gentleman’s Dub Club. Worth paying respect and checking them out live if you’re in London.
04 April – London, Phonox (tickets)
05 April – London, Fox & Firkin (tickets)
Kelly Moran
Number seven in our end of your list, Kelly Moran is a powerhouse composer not to be missed. Reviewer Robert Ham says of the album, “As prickly as it gets, Ultraviolet remains an absorbing and intoxicating experience.” Expect an even more deep appreciation of it from fans after these live shows.
04 April – Manchester, Band on the Wall (tickets)
05 April – London, Southbank Centre (tickets)
James Blake
There’s no limit to our love for James Blake. Absolute hero. Being among the first to hear tracks from his new album live is something fans ought not to miss. It’s here we will see vulnerability and adrenaline in the band’s face that brings more fire to the stage as they still get to grips with new songs in the set.
07 April - Manchester, Victoria Warehouse (tickets)
Amyl and the Sniffers
Set to be the most successful Rough Trade act in some time, these Melbourne punks are earning global recognition for their insane punk buoyed by an insatiable, chaotic lead singer and flashy energetic guitar work that gives them a classic rock edge.
01 April - Nottingham, The Bodega (tickets)
02 April - London, Heaven (tickets
03 April - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club (tickets)
04 April - Bristol, The Louisiana (tickets)
06 April - Manchester, The Deaf Institute (tickets)
07 April - Brighton, The Haunt (tickets)
