1 Kate Jackson And The Wrong Moves
The former Long Blondes singer has long had a fascination with the British road system – sensing adventure and romance where most people just sense fields smelling of manure and pit-stops to refill your windscreen-washer fluid. Her new solo album British Road Movies reaffirms this, with tales of running away with your lover backed by chugging motorik rhythms and sparkly pop. She’ll be, ahem, test-driving it live on these dates.
The Hug and Pint, Glasgow, Sat; The Picture House Social, Sheffield, Sun
2 The Cribs
The Cribs are not as shambolic live as they once were – probably a good thing given the amount of life-threatening injuries they used to pick up – but they’re no less energetic on stage. Catch the Jarman brothers as the headline act of this year’s Camden Rocks, which boasts 200 bands across 20 venues.
3 Born & Bred
The past, present and future of grime features heavily at this two-day celebration of the sounds raised on the streets of London. Jammer, Novelist and So Solid Crew represent for the capital, while a headline set from melancholic rapper ILoveMakonnen should provide an international flavour, too.
Haggerston Park, E2, Sat & Sun
4 AC/DC
If you never liked AC/DC then chances are the fact that Axl Rose is now their lead singer is not going to change that: “AC/DC, now with the added possibility of them arriving several hours late on stage!” Yet the early signs suggest they’re not only punctual, but rocking as hard as ever.
Olympic Stadium, E20, Sat; Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Thu
5 The Avalanches
Back with a brilliant new album, the (very) long-awaited follow up to 2000’s Since I Left You, expect the cult Melbourne sampladelicists to be welcomed back with open arms.
