Step Into The Sisterworld, Or Out Into Wild Nothing?

Tough night for London gig-goers tonight. Sonic Masala perennial favourites Liars play Heaven (where SM saw a blistering Deerhunter gig in May - I think its primed to be usurped here...), bringing the brilliance of their dangerous live performances and their unique, sinister back catalogue with them. Riding high after their amazing Sisterworld LP, Liars have taken no prisoners, and this promises to be no different.

But then there is Upset The Rhythm, who continue to rumble forward with their gargantuan gig list. Tonight they host Jack Tatum AKA Wild Nothing, whose Gemini release was a highlight amongst the glut of bedroom lo fi pop meanderings that have permeated the airspace this year, and he followed it up with great little EPs Evertide and Golden Haze. Ably supported by great Mancunian band Mazes (who also support Titus Andronicus in a couploe weeks' time!) and Exeter's New Years Evil (we talked about their split 7" release on Art Is Hard Records here), this promises to be a stellar all round show at Cargo. There's lots of tix left for this one on the door too, so if you cant get your hands on a Sisterworld golden ticket, you can trundle in there.

Wild Nothing - Drifter

Liars - Strangers

Fancy some Tambourine with some Evil?

South West England's best new independent label Art Is Hard are riding high after their excellent first release Brink Of The Clouds, which came with individual Tshirt designs - remember that? Well the second release is on its way, and it is awesome. Whilst the gimmick quotient has been dialled down, the attention to detail has not, and it is a perfect showcase of two of SW England's great acts to highlight their new sonics. Exeter's New Years Evil (the press release says No Age covering The Wedding Present - cant really fault that!) combine with Falmouth's The Black Tambourines for a 7" split that is trussed up to the nines in special garb. Art Is Hard have worked with some of their fave photographers to ensure that each 7" comes with an original print, and just to spoil you, there's a digital copy and a zine for your hard earned dosh when its released on November 29. Bargain, right? Right. If you doubt me, head to soundcloud and taste the two tracks on offer - you wont be disappointed...

And well done to to New Year's Evil who have picked up a support slot for Wild Nothing on their Cargo show on November 11! Rad.