2 Days in Stereo @ Stereo, 23-24 May

What is a young band to do to get their voice heard these days anyway, particularly amidst the plethora of festivals involving established acts that have sprouted up everywhere in the last few years? In this case, they quite literally get their acts together and showcase themselves at the same venue for a night or two. That’s what’s happened with 2 Nights in Stereo, which is certainly no breach of any trade descriptions act, to be sure. Works for me, particularly when the line-up is as tantalising as this. There's none of this pay-to-play nonsense, with proceedings being split amongst the acts taking part. There is a distinct preference for noisy guitar from acts such as Ex Wives, Chi Champions, Dananananaykroyd, Gatechien, Hyena, Lords, Hey Enemy, Kong, Ox Scapula, someyoungpedro, That Fucking Tank and the brilliantly monikored Take a Worm for a Walk Week. Electronica is provided by Cutting Pink with Knives and Laymar. Don’t miss!