Tom Odell
April 20, Islington Assembly Hall, N1 (020 7527 8900, islington.gov.uk/assemblyhall)
The award-winning singer-songwriter has just announced a second album for June, and a show this month at which he’ll reveal a more wide-ranging, ambitious sound.
Guy Garvey’s Meltdown
June 10-19, Southbank Centre, SE1 (0844 875 0073, southbankcentre.co.uk/Meltdown-2016)
The Elbow frontman has revealed his final additions to the season he’s curating on the Southbank, most notably Sheffield crooner Richard Hawley on June 16. Marika Hackman, Jesca Hoop and Tiggs Da Author are also new to the bill.
Teenage Fanclub
Sept 5, Islington Assembly Hall, N1 (020 7527 8900, islington.gov.uk/assemblyhall)
The veteran Scottish indie band, who rose alongside the grunge movement with a more melodic, retro sound, haven’t released an album since 2010 but are making a few live appearances this summer.
Fat White Family
Sept 17, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)
Having played umpteen gigs in the clubs of Brixton since their inception, the scuzzy local band have announced their first show in the area’s biggest, most prestigious venue.
Explosions in the Sky
Oct 12, O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 (0844 477 2000, o2academybrixton.co.uk)
The Texan instrumental rock band have been busy with film soundtracks lately, but their new fifth album has been well received, leading to an Albert Hall sell-out later this month and now a Brixton show.
