Gig Guide: Thu 21st May

 

Thu 21st May 20:00 CLUB NME :: GRAN RONDE :: THE ROADS :: THE NO TOMORROWS

Gran Ronde's is the American modern version of Echo and the Bunnymen with a bit of early Cure, an alt-rock band with edgy guitar lines and a hip rhythmic swagger. Their song "Wisdom" was featured on iTunes as the Free Single of the Week. Fresh from supporting the Enemy and Razorlight on their respective US tours, this indie-pop outfit is touring the UK in May in support of their debut album Secret Rooms to be released on June 15th by Friends vs. Records.

The Roads are simple, to the point and noisy to boot, its over before you've really taken it all in, which means you'll listen to it again

The No Tomorrows (abbreviated by many as simply "TNT") and their canny, forward-looking (and thinking) combination of pop hooks, subtle melodies, good looks and that all important sense of individuality is already winning them a loyal and strong army of fans. Their distinctive sound - songs centered on Baz Kane's direct and high, distinctive vocals, with Starts' prominent, melodic bass work, and Peanuts intricate rhythms - is amongst the most original approaches since punk. While The No Tomorrows seem at first to have New Wave sensibilities, they incorporate ideas from Minimalism, Folk, Indie and Straight-ahead Rock.

 

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

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