Tag: Indie

Feel Alright + Bank Details

Unfortunately, Hightimes have had to put out of this event.

Fresh new duo Feel Alright have been brewing their tunes in rehearsal rooms for the past few months.  Making their debut appearance at Aatma, expect heavy rock drums, distorted guitar, and steady psychedelic vocals.

‘Bank Details are a post-punk-infused, melodic rock band based in Leeds, with their electric soundscapes, energetic live performances and skillful musicianship, they create a captivating sound produced by few other bands. Their music is the perfect blend of alternative rock with modern shoegaze elements, making a unique sound that will draw in listeners of all ages and preferences.’

Stage times:

Hightimes 9:30pm

Feel Alright 8 50pm

Bank Details 8:10pm

Tickets £6 adv or £7 on the door.

Beyond The Music

 

Today, Beyond The Music – the first ever change-making global music conference and festival confirms the first 60 next-generation acts for Beyond The Music: Discovered in Manchester, UK on 11th – 14th October 2023.

Taking place at independent music venues across the iconic Northern Quarter in Manchester, the Beyond The Music: Discovered programme is a statement of intent. Striving to make change within the industry, the festival has partnered with some of the most influential curators – including NQ Legacy, SXSW, HIT & RUN, Dot to Dot Festival and more – in the UK and beyond to deliver a series of carefully curated showcases that will shine a light on diverse and inclusive range of artists who previously may not have had the opportunity to reach new audiences or the industry professionals who could help to grow and enhance their careers.

The programme also offers the opportunity for new artists and bands to submit their music to a panel of music industry experts, led by A&R executive Caroline Elleray of Second Songs Publishing, for the chance to perform at one of the festival’s anchor music venues; encouraging music discovery through live performance. Submissions are open now.

First wave – Lineup:

  • Abnormal Sleepz
  • Arka
  • Bayuk
  • Better Joy
  • Blazer Boccle
  • Brad Heidi
  • Bronnie
  • Bulgarian Cartrader
  • CLT DRP
  • Cody Frost
  • Connor Michael and The GreensKeepers
  • Cooper T
  • Cowboyy
  • Cucamaras
  • Dog Sport
  • Donkey Kid
  • Duvet
  • Edie Bens
  • EEVAH
  • Frankie Beetlestone
  • Freddy Gillmore
  • Frozemode
  • Goodluck
  • Hallan
  • Human Interest
  • IDestroy
  • Inka
  • Ist Ist
  • Ivey
  • Jack Left
  • July 7
  • July Jones
  • Kay Greyson
  • KSR
  • L’Objectif
  • Lili Caseley
  • Lip Filler
  • Loose Articles
  • Low Girl
  • Luke Royalty
  • M4X
  • Manta
  • Mattu
  • Moreish Idols
  • Natalie Shay
  • Neve
  • Nordista Freeze
  • Pyncher
  • Saloon Dion
  • Seafever
  • Shamir
  • Shaun Farrugia
  • Splint
  • Sweets
  • Talk Show
  • Tayo Sound
  • The Faux Faux
  • The Luka State
  • The Zangwills
  • Tits Up
  • Tokky Horror
  • Walt Disco
  • Wooze
  • + More TBA

Curators:

  • DOT TO DOT
  • Habitat
  • Awesome Friends
  • Nice Swan
  • Sour Grapes
  • SXSW
  • Gig Pig
  • Hit & Run
  • Red Laser
  • Sounds From The Other City
  • NQ Legacy
  • LICKS
  • Greyline
  • School Night

Venues:

  • Band On The Wall
  • Castle Hotel
  • Gullivers
  • Aatma
  • Peer Hat
  • 33 Oldham St
  • Night & Day Café
  • Stage & Radio
  • Disorder
  • Wilsons Den

Syfta, Queen Cult, Retroview, Forgetting The Future

An exquisite line-up of four bands presenting catchy indie anthems awash with memorable lyrics and indelible riffs.

Tickets £9 + bf

The Distance / Gallaher’s Green + King Liar & Plaster

On the Saturday 17th June Bread Records be down at Aatma with a co-headline from The Distance and Gallaher’s Green!

They’ve both just put out incredible new music and are really establishing themselves as ones to watch on the indie rock scene, making waves over the past year or so – Bread Records has had them both perform for them in the past and they were sensational. ???? plus, with support from King Liar and Plaster, the organisers have got some of Manchester’s finest up-and-coming talent on the cards! ????

You can get first wave advance tickets now over at https://fatso.ma/XJsl – only £4 +bf, limited amount available! get on it rapid ????

Artemis, The Iris Division, Blind Spot.

Artemis have been appearing in several Manchester venues over the last year, and have put out a number of singles and, most recently in December 2022, their first EP, ‘Disconnected’. Thoughtful and considered lyrics are accompanied by lush and catchy instrumentation. Have a listen at the link below. The band seem to be riding a creative wave and are already planning their upcoming release ‘Letdown’.

 

The Iris Division are a very new band who promise to present a colourful and trippy aesthetic. There will be flutes, there will be guitars, there will be drums. Set your mycelium coordinates here.

We also welcome Blind Spot to the Aatma stage. The band made their debut appearance at a packed-out Retro Bar at the beginning of May. Expect frenetic 70s-inspired riffing and impassioned vocals.

[FILTH] A Night of Queer Disruption w/ Taurine + Cosmic Ninja + Sourflake

Conspiracy MCR Presents: [Filth] A Night of Queer Disruption w/ Taurine + Cosmic Ninja + Sourflake and community stalls.

Taurine

Taurine (formerly Floor 4) are a heavy, energetic, queer fronted emerging force in the Manchester music scene. Since therelease of their third song, original members Mars (they/them) and Aidan (they/them), have welcomed new additions to the lineup, drummer Evan (they/them) and rhythm guitarist Jack (he/him)

https://linktr.ee/taurine

https://www.facebook.com/taurineband

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Cosmic Ninja

Cosmic Ninja are a powerhouse of energy with their unique fusion of rock, rave and punk sounds; combining an anti establishment message with joyful exuberance and positivity.

https://linktr.ee/Cosmicninjaband

https://www.youtube.com/cosmicninja

https://open.spotify.com/album/4FRKr3wTIMwPsYeALIDHpy?si=BUYqH8mIQDqrQkDUpw7otg

https://www.facebook.com/cosmicninjaband

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Sourflake

Post Punk from Liverpool.

https://linktr.ee/sourflake

https://www.facebook.com/sourflakeuk

Gibbo, Stereotyped, Mango, Sunday and the Comedian

Live music with four local bands.

£5 on the door.

 

dermo solo tour (ex northside) + Ventrelles and Twin Sister

Warren ‘Dermo’ Dermody, the lead singer and founding member of Madchester pioneers Northside plays a very special show in Manchester.

Following a successful national support tour with The Stone Roses legend Ian Brown last year, Dermo and his band, featuring guitarist Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses, Paul Weller) and the talented Leah Wallis on keyboard and backing vocals, will be playing classic Northside tracks as well as new material from his debut solo album which is due for release later this year. This is sure to be a legendary night, atmospheric night.

Support comes from indie-rock band Ventrelles and Twin Sister

 

The Pentatonic Presents ** Youth Archive **

The Pentatonic Presents

** Youth Archive **

With Special Guests

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ADVANCE TICKETS: £6 / AGE POLICY: 16+ (With an Adult)

Intermission Festival

Disrupting your usual festival circuit we bring you breakout festival: INTERMISSION.

We find our home in the Northen Quarter in Manchester with two of the best grassroots venues.

Breaking the black & white mold and hosting a rainbow of genres, across the road is 33 Oldham Street. Our most eclectic stage, audiences can find delight from watching pioneers of synth-pop, indie, folk and more. Curated with one thought in mind, to display the best of contemporary music.

Finally we have AATMA, and fitting with the name, the musicians you will find here are queens- rather noisy and loud ones. This stage highlights the artists who do not shy away from harsh melodies and heavy guitars, bringing with them vivacious performances with a punky edge.

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