 kitsch-pop realm, so take heed. Saturday October 29, The Crossing, Birmingham and touring. Midlake An eight-year break is risky even for a cultishly popular band like this Texan folk-rock quintet, but their comeback album, 2022's For The Sake Of Bethel Woods, was a strong one that opened up future sonic possibilities. They'll be playing from it here, so expect a few surprisingly muscular numbers and their usual lush melancholia. Friday October 28, Brudenell Social Club, Leeds and touring. Kendrick Lamar Not too many artists are anointed as a saviour of their genre bu){kind=link}
It’s nearly the weekend so it’s time to shake off the shackles of work and embrace the best gigs.
We have picked out the stand out live music performances, including Squeeze, who will be performing their back catalogue of hits, and political Russian band Pussy Riot, who have had a change of members.
There are also some familiar faces making welcome returns to the circuit.
Anastacia is on tour after a recovery from a long illness, while Midlake break their eight-year absence from the music scene.
Elsewhere, saviour of hip-hop Kendrick Lamar is on stage to be the saviour of the mid-week at the Hydro.