Tag: Indie

Tom Hingley and The Karpets

As the lead singer of Inspiral Carpets during their glory years (1989-2011), Tom Hingley’s voice defined an era of Manchester music. Accompanied by his band, The Karpets, he’ll be delivering high-energy, authentic performances of hits such as “This Is How It Feels,” “Saturn 5,” and “Dragging Me Down.”

Special guests Brian & The Onions will be hitting the stage beforehand.

Later on, Tom will be spinning his own blend of tunes, new and old, in what promises to be an electric night just before Christmas. See you on the dance floor!

Lavender, Claymen, Slouch

Eagle & Salmon presents

Slouch 8:15pm

Claymen 9pm

Lavender 9:40pm Lavender are a blues-alt rock band from Manchester. Their music describes a blend between slow grunge with a distinct blues influence combined with strategic modern alt-rock themes

Tickets £5 adv/ £6 on the door.

Jack Edge, Michael James White, Backseat Driver

Eagle & Salmon presents:

Backseat Driver 8:20pm New band Backseat Driver will be opening proceedings – an alternative rock band from Greater Manchester, who have an array influences such as Wunderhorse, Pink Floyd, and Oasis. They are currently recording music for their debut singles. Coming soon!

Michael James White 9:05pm Currently recording his debut 12 track album Born of Spring and will be playing tracks from that, plus some covers.

 

 

Jack Edge 9:40pm Jack’s sound is a modern blend of rock influences, drawing from the technical precision of Megadeth to the soulful swagger of Audioslave and Rival Sons. Characterized by heavy, headbanging riffs, liquid, emotive guitar solos, and massive, anthemic choruses, his music balances high-energy performance with vulnerable storytelling about growth and struggle.

Skeletons In The Closet, Toothgore, Hinged

@skeletonsinthecloset_band HEADLINE AATMA WITH SUPPORT FROM @tooth.gore.does.surf.punk AND @hingedtheband

presented by @gatewaypromo and @papercatpromo , in association with mad ass productions.

Tom Hingley And The Karpets, Supported by Brian & The Onions, BeeSide and Diffuse

As the lead singer of the Inspiral Carpets during their glory years (1989-2011), Tom Hingley’s voice defined an era of Manchester music. Accompanied by his band, The Karpets, he’ll be delivering high-energy, authentic performances of hits like “This Is How It Feels,” “Saturn 5,” and “Dragging Me Down.”

Special guests Brian & The Onions will be hitting the stage beforehand, along with support from indie rockers BeeSide and 3-piece alternative rock band Diffuse (both bands having performed once before on the Aatma stage),

Stage times:

Diffuse 7:20pm
BeeSide 8pm
Brian & The Onions 8:40pm
Tom Hingley And The Karpets 9:15pm

Sean Morrell with Bloom

Live music with local Sean Morrell.

Venus In Spirals, Fishbowl, Medlocks

Eagle & Salmon presents:

Medlocks 8:20pm

Fishbowl 9pm Fishbowl are a three piece alt rock/indie band based in Manchester that’s use complex rhythms, intricate guitar parts and a blend of two vocalists to create a layered and unique sound

Venus In Spirals 9:45pm Imagine Ed, edd n eddy through a distortion pedal and you’ll get Venus In Spirals. Loud explosive guitars, aggressive drums and pumping bass, Venus In Spirals are influenced by bands such as dinosaur jr, Pixies, the cars and Medicine

Adi Lee

Scruff of the Neck presents

Adi Lee

Listen: https://spoti.fi/4hUQMko
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adil…

Saturday 18 April 2026 | Aatma, Manchester
With support
18+ | £12 Adv | Doors 19:30

www.scruffoftheneck.com
www.yearsendfest.com

New Issue, Plover, Diffuse, benchris

Eagle & Salmon presents

benchris 7 45 pm Performing 6 songs and 1 Elliott Smith cover for reference. Expect acoustic guitar with potent rhythmic movement and strong vocals melodies

Diffuse 8:20 pm

Plover 9:05 pm A six-piece formed from the corners of South Manchester, Plover lean heavily into the shoegaze and art rock sounds. A band that will have your attention from the first to the last.

New Issue 9:50 pm A Manchester-based four-piece indie/alternative band with a sharp sound and a love for loud stages. Fusing jangly guitars, driving basslines and punchy drums, they’re building a reputation for energetic live shows across the city’s venues.

£5 adv ticket or £6 on the door.

GOOD BOY NIKKO/KODAK KID/ BOOKICKZ

Sweat your cares away.

GOOD BOY NIKKO/KODAK KID/ BOOKICKZ

A night of genre-blurring sounds and Northern spirit, bringing together four of the region’s most compelling rising artists, each with their own world, united on one stage.

Good Boy Nikko craft surreal, shimmering alternative city-pop – fusing disco grooves, dreamy textures and emotionally charged storytelling into immersive live sets that feel nostalgic yet forward-thinking.

Kodak Kid blends baritone warmth with hip-hop, jazz and indie influences, delivering melancholic, groove-led songs that balance introspection with laid-back, late-night energy.

Foxglove bring euphoric, female-fronted indie pop – dreamy, uplifting and rich with heart – turning vulnerability into soaring, feel-good anthems.

Boo Kickz rounds out the bill with fearless confidence and crowd-connecting charisma, transforming every room into a shared celebration of self-belief and raw expression.