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Diary Dates
Sainte – Tuesday 7 February
O2 Academy Leicester
Sainté is an artist quickly on the rise to success, with his chill and organic flow. With a unique combination of hip hop, jazz, and RnB within his music, Sainté gives off indescribable vibes that not many others give off. He has only recently emerged within the highly competitive underground music scene, but has made an emphatic entrance with his single “Champagne shots” alongside his successful follow-up single “Round & Round.”
Jenny Colquitt – Wednesday 22 February
The Musicians
Singer/songwriter from Widnes who considers Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and KT Tunstall among her influences.
Emily Breeze – Friday 3 March
The Donkey
“Immaculately twisted post punk glamor, hot blooded, razor tongued and hilariously sharp” For fans of Patti Smith, Pulp, Baxter Dury, LCD Soundsystem
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FOCUS ON: Millie Manders and The Shutup
Following a breakthrough year for the band in 2022, Millie Manders and The Shutup will be back in Leicester on Friday 21 April with a date at The Musician.
With 2022 as their breakthrough year, they enhanced their reputation as one of the most exhilarating and best emerging live acts in the country. The year saw them enjoy support tours with Less Than Jake and Ferocious Dog; headline UK tours in the spring and then the autumn; countless festival appearances throughout the UK including Kendal Calling, Rebellion and North East Calling; and their first headline tour of Germany.
Fronted by Millie’s staggering vocal dexterity and backed by grinding guitars, irresistible horns and a huge amount of pop appeal, Millie Manders and The Shutup are renowned for their power and energy. Their debut album, TELLING TRUTHS, BREAKING TIES, is available now on CD and vinyl formats from www.millie-manders.com
“Imagine Skunk Anansie crossed with No Doubt when they were fun, and you pretty much have a handle on MMATS … and I have to say, in all honesty, this is one of the best bands I’ve ever seen …” ROCKTOPIA
“Best gig of the year, in fact many a year, and it will take some topping; if you have not seen Millie Manders and The Shutup live, you haven’t lived yet …” THE PUNK SITE
Millie Manders and The Shutup will be at The Musician on Friday 21 April. Tickets are on sale now.
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WEEKLY PLAYLIST
This week’s playlist we’ve got a selection of Leicester artists for you to wrap your ears around.
Have a listen and get in touch to tell us which tracks you’re loving.