Emerging talent showcase (Independent Venue Week)

Sun 8 NovDoors 19:30

Dark Matter presents Dééfait & Parastatic double-header

Golden Lion · Todmorden

Dééfait are a French Noise Rock/Psyche proto-punk band releasing their debut album mixed by GNOD, on Ici d’Ailleurs Records IDA in September. Parastatic are three friends from the North East of England with a love for Krautrock, shoegaze and post-rock music. Since their birth in 2010 they have sporadically released music that fuses motorik grooves with thumping synths and magical guitar sounds. Their last record Concrete Reborn features the new and exciting addition of a spoken word performance from Valencia-born, Newcastle-based electronic and spoken word artist Late Girl. This album represents an evolution of their sound into the space where post-rock and shoegaze congregate. They will be releasing new material this Autumn.

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Mon 9 NovDoors 19:30

Dark Matter presents Gnoomes (Rocket Recordings)

Golden Lion · Todmorden

“Stunning stuff.” The Quietus “Re-assessing sonic boundaries.” Loud and Quiet “Voyage deeper into inner space.” UNCUT “Glorious band.” NME “Gnoomes create seriously delirious and transportive sounds.” Clash “A very adventurous band.” All Music

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Thu 12 NovDoors 19:30

Dark Matter presents Sylvie Rose quintet + Uroboro

Golden Lion · Todmorden

Isostasy is a new, forward-facing, jazz-groove-led body of music shaped by one woman’s journey through life in times of enormous change. Drawing on the idea of isostasy—the Earth’s crust and mantle continually adjusting to changing forces—the music explores balance, movement and adaptation. Through strong improvisational elements and dynamic ensemble interplay, each musician responds and contributes to an ever-shifting musical equilibrium. Brazilian, classical, folk and dance influences are woven into the songs, alongside reflections on personal experience, the changing circumstances of everyday life and a deep connection with the natural environment. Taking composed elements and reshaping them through improvisation, Uroboro take you on musical journeys and flights into the unknown. Their dramatic arrangements and sinuous riffs expand and explode into free playing, both fierce and tender. From this, beautiful songs emerge, and sometimes spoken word calms everything down. Uroboro are a team of top drawer players making big, romantic music. “This is definitely a band to keep an eye out for live, as they are guaranteed to deliver high quality music that steps neatly across g...

GigsJazzLatin

Sun 6 DecDoors 19:30

Dark Matter presents Kill Your Boyfriend (IT) + Neu Oscuro (Sister 9 Recordings)

Golden Lion · Todmorden

KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND is a two-piece post-punk band formed in 2011 in Treviso, Italy. The first two albums were released by Italy-based Shyrec, as well as several singles and EPs, including a 10" split with New Candys in 2015 and “Elizabeth” a 7" Ltd on London-based Depths Records. The third album “Killadelica” and the fourth "Voodoo" were released via Sister9 Recordings(UK), Little Cloud Records(US) and Shryec. The band has been performing extensively across Europe, UK and Russia opening for bands like Preoccupations, The KVB, ZU, Zola Jesus, Civil Civic, The Underground Youth and many other artists. The "Disco Kills" EP was created in 2024 with the idea of experimenting with new sound horizons more suited to the dancefloor than the rock'n'roll of the last album. So drum machines and analog synths were overused. Three singles ("Obession", "Discretion" and "Youth") will be promoted before the official release of "Disco Kills" through the English agency Big Mouth Publicity, which will be followed by an intense season of live shows throughout Europe. ++++++++++++++ NEU OSCURO make their vinyl debut here with the deliciously dark and intense 'Desolation EP' — a five track offe...

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Tue 26 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

Cat Clyde

New Century Locker · Manchester

GigsCountry & AmericanaFolk

Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast - Live in January in Stockport (South Manchester)

The Spinning Top · Stockport

After a sold out Stockport/Spinning Top debut last October, Caitlin and the band are coming back in January!!! Book your tickets now to ensure you don't miss out this time! Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast deliver gritty rock & roll soaked in deep roots and blues influences and Rolling Stone describes commanding lead singer Caitlin Krisko as “one of the best-kept vocal secrets of the Southeast”. Since their transformational rebrand in 2021, the band has built a fiercely loyal following across the US and UK, earning critical acclaim and major festival slots for their electrifying, emotionally charged performances. In 2024, the band took a bold creative leap with their self-produced EP Blueprints, a soulful, anthemic collection that landed playlist placements, radio support, and praise for its raw vulnerability. The single “Haunted By You” topped Spotify’s “Blues Ballads” playlist, while their upcoming full-length album Heirloom (out spring 2026) builds on that momentum with a waterfall release of singles throughout the year. With past support slots for legends like Mavis Staples, Marcus King, Blackberry Smoke, Samantha Fish, Robert Randolph, and Margo Price, the band con...

GigsFolkBlues

Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 19:00

Nightmare Of You

The Deaf Institute · Manchester

GigsPopRock

Wed 27 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

Mikaela Davis

Gullivers · Manchester

GigsSinger SongwriterIndie & Alternative