Pete Jenkins and Billy Washington of I Set The Sea On Fire are raising money to do a world-wide tour with a difference. The duo aim to take their studio on the road to record an album which brings artists and cultures together from around Europe, with all proceeds raised going directly to UNICEF. To find out about how you can support the ‘4000 Miles Album’ cause, head to their Indiegogo page below. tinyurl.com/k5tk777. Connor Houston is set to release brand new single ‘The Devil’s Bedsheets’ from his upcoming album Impartial Advice, scheduled for release on July 10. Connor has retained his love for melody on the album but has moved away from his 70s rock influence towards electronic rhythms and jazzy chord progressions. Head to his socials below for more info. facebook.com/ ConorHoustonOfficial // soundcloud.com/ conorhoustonofficial This year sees the 10th edition of Sensoria Festival, Sensoria X, and as part of their celebrations of music and film they have created the Bouquet of Steel, a new award to showcase Sheffield music and encourage new talent. The chosen artist/band will be offered a £2,000 fee to write new music and perform at Sensoria Festival. They will also win a day to record their work in a Sheffield studio and the Sheffield-based metal designer will be commissioned to create the award. However, they need to raise funds to make this become a reality – head to tinyurl. com/mmnwqzg to see how you can help! sensoria.org.uk // facebook. com/SensoriaFestival // @ SensoriaFest
Following a recent support slot supporting The SSS at City Hall, The Vellas headline an all-Sheffield affair at The Leadmill on May 20 bringing their Strokes-inspired indie rock to the venue’s fabled stage for their biggest headline show to date. Support comes from Sheffield’s New Road Kings and Syrupp. facebook.com/vellasband // soundcloud.com/thevellas // @ vellasband
Brotherly blues rock Cellar Door Moon Crow have been going from strength to strength lately with some huge-sounding releases as of late. The ferocious duo will play their first Sheffield gig in a while at PLUG on May 13, supporting Jim Jones and the Righteous Mind. cellardoormooncrow. co.uk // facebook.com/ cellardoormooncrow // @ CDMCband Popular local indie outfit Beat the Bandit have decided to call end to their time as a band, bowing out with an emotional show at The Rocking Chair at the end of last month. All the best, lads! facebook.com/beatthebandit // soundcloud.com/beatthebandit // @BeatTheBandit
Head to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for the full list of live music events and things to do in Sheffield this month.
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