Four new bands take the Aatma stage for a special showcase gig sponsored by WeAre8.
Stage times:
Any Ideas 8:00 pm
Retroview 8:45 pm
Caiman 9:30 pm
Petrichord 10:10 pm
Tickets £5 or £6 on the door.
Tag: Rock
To celebrate their new AATMA residency, The Molehill have gathered an extremely eclectic bunch of musicians to cut the red ribbon.
The Faith Estate, Yer Uncle, Rareboy & Capsule, all under one roof, all raising said roof. This is not one to miss.
The Faith Estate are a 6-piece outfit originating from the East Midlands taking inspiration from classic bands such as The Fall, The Stooges & The Velvet Underground.
Yer Uncle, fresh with a new lineup, declined the opportunity to include a bio in this event description- ”Biographies are Yakubian trickery” says Mister Pears, their newest member.
Capsule
Rareboy are a three piece punk/noise rock group formed by Cole Corr-McNicholl (guitar/vocals), Patrick Rogers (bass/vocals), and James Watson (drums/percussion). The group have heavy influences from multiple alternative genres such as, Sonic Youth, Big Black, and The Pixies. the bands primary sound is made up of screeching guitar riffs accompanied by melodic basslines and thrashing drums.
Spring 2025 sees the UK’s Amplifier release their 8 th studio album GARGANTUAN
and a return to playing live shows following a hiatus since 2019. This tour –
Amplifier’s first ever as a two-piece – proves that their passion for the core activity of
making music is clearly undiminished.
“Our main value is just do what you love for the love of it. If you do that, then
anything that comes along with it is just a bonus.”
The pared-down two-piece line-up sees Amplifier come full circle in a story of
survival for two musicians linked only by chance and friendship for over 30 years.
“There was never a masterplan. When we first started, it literally was just me and
Matt. We spent almost two years just playing together as non-jazz, ex-music
students in Manchester in the early ’90s. Back then ‘space rock’, if you like, didn’t
really exist anymore. There wasn’t much of a market for the long improvisational
jams that we were doing… way before even Mogwai existed.”
Since those formative times Amplifier have gone on to spawn many rock classics
and a cult like following of fans around the world that continues to grow day by day.
Always uplifting and optimistic, the glory of the riff is something to be celebrated
Expect to climb aboard the good spaceship Amplifier and ride the titanic waves and
grooves of triumph.
GARGANTUAN tour dates:
06 March Stourport Civic
20 March Newcastle – Cluny 2
21 March Glasgow – Audio
22 March Lancaster – Gregsons Hall
28 March Leeds – Hyde Park Book Club
29 March Sheffield – Sidney & Matilda's
04 April London – Hope & Anchor
05 April Bristol – Louisiana
11 April Northampton – Black Price
12 April Manchester – AATMA
18 April Birmingham – Sunflower Lounge
19 April Cardiff – Fuel Rock Club
25 April Brighton & Hove – Brunswick
26 April Ramsgate – Music Hall
02 May Leicester Soundhouse
03 May Cambridge Portland Arms
09 May Bournemouth Bearcave
The band will go onstage around 7:30pm and finish around 9:30pm
This show is now cancelled.
HOSTILE TAKEOVER TOUR!
MANCHESTER INVASION!
Cornish punk rockers, RASH DECISION, will be taking over Manchester on Fri 7th March with crossover new bloods HEADCOUNT + 1 TBC🔥
The Buoys are an all-woman rock band from Sydney, Australia, celebrated for their high-energy performances and compelling songwriting. Emerging from the local DIY scene, they’ve swiftly become one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic live acts. Blending gritty rock, punchy punk, and honest lyricism, The Buoys’ music resonates with fans both domestically and internationally.
Winter rotating headliner 🖤
Rising rock/metal acts; @shapeofwatermusic @theblackwall_band & @theseus.band.uk are on a winter tour with a rotating headliner. Catch them here at Aatma on the 2nd of March.
Scruff of the Neck presents
Adelphi
Listen: https://spoti.fi/3Dxpj8X
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profi…
Instagram: @adelphibanduk
Friday 31 January 2025 | Aatma, Manchester
With support from Psychosally, BROTHER & SORAL
18+ | £10 Adv | Doors 19:30
“Get ready for a night of epic vibes and killer beats at The New Conglomerate with XOX & TBD at AATMA – it’s gonna be lit!”
19:00
Doors
19:30 – 20:00
TBD
20:15 – 21:00
XOX
21:30 – 22:15
The New Conglomerate
Tickets £5 + bf
@soupoftheday.band
Soup of the Day bring a potluck of sound to each gig, blending funk, soul and jazz into originals and reimagined classics. With inspirations from the likes of Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers to Radiohead and Hiatus Kaiyote, Soup of the Day guarantee a different option for every menu.
@banana.undertones
Banana Undertones are an indie punk band based in Manchester. Taking inspiration from Lou Reed, Pixies, Nirvana and PJ Harvey and a fondness for children’s literature, Banana Undertones creates a raw, enthralling sound that captures unpredictability and heartfelt intensity.
@tairsolband
In a realm of horror and noir-infused alt rock, TàirSol stand as a beacon of reflection and intensity. Inspired by the absurd, their music fuses delicate harmonies with aggressive rhythms to temper the world’s noise.
Three local bands perform on the Aatma stage.
9:40pm Infobia – 4-piece Britpop-inspired indie rock.
9:00pm The New Conglomerate
8:10pm Palermo Silver
Tickets £6. £7 otd