What’s your new years resolution? Mine is to make more time to go to good gigs. As they* say, new decade, new gigs – including The Vegan Leather, Beans on Toast and Petrol Girls.
*Nobody says this, it’s just me. On with the gigs!
Who? Georgia
Where? Resident Records, Brighton
When? Wednesday 15
Where? Resident Records, Brighton
When? Wednesday 15
Why? Georgia Barnes was scouted for Queens Park Rangers at eight years old and went on to play for Arsenal Ladies – not exactly a traditional start for a musician. She went on to study at the Brit School, and drummed professionally for musicians like Kate Tempest before launching her own solo career, and released her self-titled debut album at the age of 21, playing most of the instruments herself. Her second album, Seeking Thrills, comes out on January 10 via Domino, veering away slightly from her MIA and Missy Elliot-tinged debut and more towards a late-night dance sound. Tickets, including a CD, both for £10.99 here.
Georgia – Never Let You Go (Official Video)
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Who? Petrol Girls
Where? Green Door Store, Brighton
When? Wednesday 15
Where? Green Door Store, Brighton
When? Wednesday 15
Why? Petrol Girls describe themselves as a raging feminist post hardcore, whose second album Cut & Stitch came out in 2019 via Hassle Records. Featuring more spoken-word than their debut, ragier album, their lyrics are passionate, inflammatory and not always overtly political, but definitely there to make a statement – their first ever gig was at a house party to celebrate International Women’s Day. The tri-country band (members hail from Austria, Lithuania and the UK) have had extensive praise, with Kerrang! describing their album as “one of the best albums of the year so far”. One to watch for sure – tickets available here