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Sun 17th May 20:00 IDLEWILD :: BLACK SPIDERS

Idlewild are a Scottish rock band, originally based in Edinburgh. The band is composed of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, the band has released five studio albums.

Initially, the band's sound obeyed the conventions of 1990s British indie-punk guitar music, however, unlike many of their contemporaries, it developed over time, from an edgy and angular sound (as heard in their early material - once described by the NME as "the sound of a flight of stairs falling down a flight of stairs"[1]) to a sweeping, melodic rock sound as displayed on The Remote Part and Warnings/Promises. While Idlewild's sound cannot be easily placed into a specific genre, they have clearly been influenced by the likes of: Gang Of Four, Pavement, R.E.M., The Smiths and Fugazi.

Part of Idlewild's early success can be attributed to their singles gaining heavy rotation on Steve Lamacq's Evening Session on BBC Radio 1. Alongside his all-round endorsement of the band, Lamacq often cites them as one of his favourite bands. Currently, the band is in the midst of writing their sixth full-length album. With five albums under their belt, 17 singles, a live DVD and one of their albums reaching No 3 in the charts, expectations for their new material are high.

Black Spiders
If you’re one of those people who like the first three Black Sabbath albums then you’re going to go absolutely nuts for The Black Spiders. Recalling the likes of Turbonegro, Zeke and Afghan Whigs, this four piece peddle crotch-sodden sleaze-rock that touches upon questions of theology and violence. You can catch them in session on repeat listening - www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/rockshow

Price: £14.00
Age Limit: 18+
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Location: The Rockhouse, Babington Lane, Derby, DE1 1SX

Sun 17th May 20:00 SPARTACUS LIVE :: BOY COM :: ASTRO PHYSICS :: OCEAN THEIF :: EMILY ADAMS

Boy Com           
A nine piece Dub- Reggae-Hip-Hop collective, whose aim is to make you groove till the end of the night, even after you've left the venue. Its like the coolest house party you've ever been to: there's plenty of booze, beautiful girls, and BOY COM. are providing your ideal soundtrack. With their new album ‘Paraphonilia’ dropping on April 20th, you can expect the phatest beats, the smoothest basslines and the roaring-est brass section you've ever heard! There ain't a chance in hell you won't like them

“There’s enough strength and versatility within their own self-coined ‘Dub-Hop’ sound to make it clear we’d better keep an eye on these guys” - The Guardian
"A glass and a half of solid fun-tertainment" - NME
"Big Up BOY COM. !!!" - Irration Steppas
"Yeah, they are wicked!" - Soundcrash

Astro-Physics are one of the most innovative and original new bands to join the UK music scene. They have developed their sound and perfected their stage show into something full of vibrance, energy and soul. With an ever expanding local and national fanbase, Astro-Physics have big plans for 2009... Astro-Physics have supported a number of artists such as: Pendulum, Taio Cruz, Dan Le Sac VS Scroobias Pip, Get Cape Wear Cape Fly, Sway, Skinnyman, Blacktwang, Kidz in the Hall, and more. They have appeared at various events such as Rising Styles Festival, Grassroots Festival, Frequency Festival and Centre Stage M.O.B.O showcase. Astro-Physics are a fresh alternative to the current influx of 'samey' indie bands, they have universal appeal and are able to entertain any audience. Their fundamental ethic of 'looking outside the box' has established Astro-Physics as a gifted collective with a sound that is constantly evolving.

Ocean Thief are an up-and-coming musical collective hailing from the fetching city of Bath. Fusing the considered melodies of Radiohead and Jeff Buckley with the more monumental soundscapes of Sígur Rós, their songs remain etched firmly in the mind long after listening.

Emily Adams
You may be forgiven for thinking that Emily Jane Adams is just another female guitarist and vocalist; however it would be a grave mistake to generalise her in such a way. Bringing together an eclectic and delicious taster menu of soul, jazz, blues, rock and funk, Emily’s mezze of sounds puncture deeply into the soul of the listener. Despite her youth, Emily has a voice which eloquently conveys real pain, whilst it simultaneously has the ability to uplift. The heavy jazz influence in ‘Bring Back My Love Today’ echoes the caramel-like fluidity of Diana Krall’s ‘Peel Me a Grape’. This track would not seem out of place in either the Jazz Cafe or indeed Ibiza’s Cafe Del Mar. Emily’s voice is compelling yet light. The haunting echoes in ‘When You Walk Out That Door’ can be compared to the deep, penetrating sound of Sarah McLachlan. While ‘Johnny Boy’ has elements of the lighter, acoustic sound of K T Tunstall. With a talent that is raw and untainted by the technology so readily available in music production today, Emily Jane Adams is truly a breath of fresh air, and one certainly to be watched. Jennifer Adams The Conde Nast Publications

Price: £4.00 / £3.50 w/flyer / £3.00 NUS
Age Limit: 18+
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Location: Moles Club, 14 George Street, Bath, BA1 2EN

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