Live music in Manchester this week: 30 Nov-6 Dec
As December descends it's time for truly atmospheric times from Katie Melua – in tow with the 23-piece Gori Women's Choir, no less – at Bridgewater Hall, indie heads The Boxer Rebellion at Gorilla and riff-laden slacker rock from Slowcoaches.
We dive into the listings to bring you this essential guide to gigs in Manchester this week plus the latest news on festivals, tour announcements and more. Think we've missed something? Hit up jess@theskinny.co.uk with the details.
Wed 30 Nov
First up: folk-inspired Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel takes to the fittingly atmospheric Albert Hall to play tracks offa her new album, Citizen of Glass. Albert Hall, Manchester, 7pm, £17.50
[Frightened Rabbit, photo: Rory Cooper]
Meanwhile, over in the equally regal Manchester Cathedral, Scottish indie rockers Frightened Rabbit will be livening things up with a taster of their latest output, Painting of a Panic Attack – read our glowing four star review of said latest material here. Manchester Cathedral, 7pm, £16.50
Thu 1 Dec
International indie quartet The Boxer Rebellion are back, bringing atmospheric, energetic and driven rock our way after the April release of their new album, Ocean by Ocean. Support comes from London avant-pop four-piece Clock Opera. Gorilla, 7pm, £14
Fri 2 Dec
The multi award-winning Katie Melua will be joined on stage by the mesmerising 23-piece Gori Women's Choir, masters of the ancient Georgian tradition of polyphonic singing. Together they’ll work through new material from Melua’s forthcoming recording project, along with a selection of classics from her six-album back catalogue. Bridgewater Hall, 7pm, £19.50-£37.50
Sun 4 Dec
A big bang of noisy-poppy-punk and grungey, riff laden slacker-rock, with hooks and tunes aplenty sound like how you want to end your week? Then get yourself down to see Slowcoaches as they hit the road for a UK tour in support of debut LP, Nothing Gives, out via Leisure & District on 2 Dec. Sound Control, 6.30pm, £9
Not enough that she kickstarted the riot grrrl movement as a member of Bikini Kill in the early 90s, nor that her feminist electro-pop outfit Le Tigre remain one of the most sorely missed bands of the early 2000s, Kathleen Hanna is now back with the mighty Julie Ruin – catch 'em playing pointed party anthems from this year's excellent Hit Reset LP. Gorilla, 7om, £15.40
Mon 5 Dec
Pep up your Monday with a smattering of pop rock fresh from the shores of Long Island, NYC, as The Lemon Twigs stop by The Deaf Institute for a Now Wave show in support of their debut album for 4AD, Do Hollywood. The Deaf Institute, 7pm, £7.50
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Moving from slow-burning tales of forbidden love to building barnstormers, as is her merry way, your favourite Hampshire-born nu-folkster Laura Marling is back! Having just announced a super exciting new album, Semper Femina, you can catch her at the Albert Hall next March with a full live band. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10am.