David Byrne
Gig Of The Week
The National‘s Bryce Dessner takes over the Barbican next weekend of “an emerging American generation”. It’s a packed few days, including the world premiere of Wave Movements, a new orchestra by Dessner and Arcade Fire‘s Richard Reed Parry, performed by Barbcian Associate Ensemble Bitten Sinfonia and singer Maddy Prior, accompanied by visuals from Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto. Elsewhere the likes of Philip Glass and Tim Hecker will be playing. And all of that from 9-10 May.
Announcement Of The Week
The first names set to perform at August’s Meltdown festival – which this year will see David Byrne take over the Southbank Centre – have just been announced, and it’s already looking like a corker. Those hand picked by the Talking Heads legend include Anna Calvi, Young Marble Giants, Sunn O))), Matthew Herbert, Benjamin Clementine and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble. As the man himself said: “It’s quite eclectic.” Meltdown takes place from 17-30 August. More here.
Monday 4 May
East India Youth – Village Underground
Palma Violets – Rough Trade East
Tuesday 5 May
Django Django – Rought Trade East
Samaris – Oslo
Wednesday 6 May
Slaves – Scala
Laura Moody – St Pancras Old Church
Thursday 7 May
Rodriguez – Royal Alber Hall
Twin Atlantic – Brixton Academy
I Am Kloot – Elecctric Ballroom
Public Service Broadcasting – Roundhouse
Stealing Sheep – XOYO
Friday 8 May
Kings of Convenience – Bush Hall
The Pop Group – Dome
Mike Skinner – Old Queen’s Head
Saturday 9 May
Super Furry Animals – Brixton Academy
Sunday 10 May
Mountains and Waves: Bryce Dessner and New American Music – Barbican
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