Isobel Campbell And Mark Lanegan @ ABC, 13 Jun

The world of popular music has thrown up a few funny collaborative partnerships in its time. From Serge and Brigitte’s Bonnie & Clyde, to Lee and Nancy’s Some Velvet Morning, arguably none have surprised more than the pairing of ex-Belle & Sebastian belle, Isobel Campbell, and ex-Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age screamer Mark Lanegan. Their ongoing association saw the release of a second album, Sunday at the Devil Dirt last month. Expect yet more of Campbell’s wispy Americana tinged tales, steeped in Lanegan’s leftover whiskey wail. While contained within the confines of the studio, this combo can sound a tad downbeat and dreary, but it’s fair to say that Lanegan’s dust and tobacco choked thrapple comes to life when set free on stage. Any opportunity to witness this first hand should be snatched up, before his vocal chords dissolve into a tarry mush.