Gig Guide: Thu 22nd Jan

 

Thu 22nd Jan 22:00 CLUB NME :: MINUS IQ :: YOUNG GUNS

Since the Kaiser Chiefs declared it open in 2004, Club NME has been THE place to catch the hottest new bands at the very beginnings of their careers. Klaxons, The Gossip Foals, Glasvegas - they've all carted their gear through the back doors of a Club NME before hitting the big time. Add to this the best local DJs mixing the hits tomorrow with the classics and you have the best night in town.

This week featuring...

Minus IQ
Feisty foursome haling from Barnet, breaking out of London with captivating songs which explore the inner aspects of the human psyche...well…at least all the sexy aspects. Nutshell history: Jake meets drunken Charlie in gig queue, Jake's band need a singer, Charlie sings nicely. Charlie joins band. Michael and Justin also in band. Band practice lots, record demos, not happy, practice more, record better ones, slightly happier, practice more, gig lots, forget university, spend a year in a small garage non-stop writing album, sign to Greengarden Records, smile lots, record album.

The sound? Intelligent, yet energetic, electro-pop-rock, guaranteed to set your dancing-feet ablaze.
The look? Silver and shiny.
They like? Loud fuzzy bass and vintage synths.

With a live show sure to set your heart racing and songs certain to stick in your head for days, Minus IQ are ready to hit the road and hit the world!

Young Guns
Within the space of a year, Young Guns have already created a large loyal fanbase who follow him passionately around the Midlands singing his songs back at him. Featuring well written personal lyrics depicting real life situations in a conversational manner ala Alex Turner, while the music takes influence from some of the noughties most influential bands like Arctic Monkeys, The Courteeners and The Kooks.

Price: £2 / FREE for NUS
Age Limit: 18+
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Location: The Rockhouse, Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX

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