The New Pornographers @ Òran Mór, 7 Sep

 

The other Canadian supergroup – which is in no way to say inferior, just less omnipresent – The New Pornographers’s fifth album Together seemed to showcase a more grown-up sound than previous releases, relying less on the swooping hoot of Neko Case for a killer chorus and more on thoughtful harmony with strong arrangements. That doesn’t mean they’ve lost any of their fun; Your Hands (Together) is a classic Pornos track, all stomping guitar and syncopated rhythms. Like any touring supergroup, it’s difficult to say who will turn up for this gig. AC Newman is a sure bet, but odds on Case making it aren’t entirely hopeful. [Oisín Kealy]