Five to see at Live at Leeds 2017

We pick out five of our favourite acts from the Live at Leeds line-up, from dream pop to soulful hip-hop

Preview by Music Team | 24 Apr 2017

Luxury Death

Formed from the remnants of Sheffield emo outfit Nai Harvest, Luxury Death is the latest project from Manchester-based Ben Thompson and Meg Williams. Expect catchy organ-soaked jangles bound together by breezy bedroom pop – check out their Stay Fresh session with us from earlier this year for a taster of the hip wiggles and Dickie's work pants that await you. [Jess Hardiman]
Brudenell Social Club (DIY Stage), 2pm

King Nun

You suspect London quartet King Nun have been paying attention to the lessons put forward by riff-driven heroes like Mclusky, as well as Nirvana's mighty overdriven grunge-pop. What ensues is an indie-punk racket that's compelling, moreish and often thrilling: if singles like Tulip are anything to go by, that debut album's going to be a banger when it arrives, and this is guaranteed to be a fearsome live show in the best possible sense. [Will Fitzpatrick]
Leeds Becket Union Stage 2 (Dr Martens Presents Stage), 4pm

Amber Arcades

If ever an album screamed 'early summer nights' it's Amber Arcades' self-titled debut. The woozy dreampop of Annelotte de Graaf is packed with sweet melodies and shoegazey rhythms, all complemented by de Graaf's soft, floating vocals. If you like Warpaint, Best Coast, or just shuffling back and forth in a sunny, melodic haze, this is the set for you. [Peter Simpson]
The Wardrobe, 7pm

Clean Cut Kid

Liverpool's Clean Cut Kid know how to write an anthem. Debut album Felt comes atcha like a neon-coloured, post-indie Fleetwood Mac, all enormous choruses and hooks that practically dare you not to dance, and their live show feels like a celebration of all that's right with the world. Quite simply, they're what this whole pop music lark is supposed to be about. [Martin Schumann]
Luu Factory (The Independent Stage), 8.15pm

The Age of L.U.N.A.

With a truly disconcerting blend of youth and talent, The Age of L.U.N.A. (Live.Under.No.Authority) are a soulful quartet who fuse positive lyrics with slick, full-bodied beats. With shades of The Internet, Loyle Carner and their Daisy Age forebears, they're a sunny burst of hip-hop that you won't want to miss. [PS]
The Faversham, 8pm


Live at Leeds, 29 Apr, various venues around Leeds, tickets here

http://liveatleeds.com/