Friday 20 November | The Lemon Tree | 7.30pm | £15

When you’re mentally compiling your ‘gigs of the year’ lists in a few weeks time (you all do that right? Just us then? OK, erm..) we’ll not be surprised in the slightest if this one features pretty highly…

Since its inception in 1995, Chemikal Underground Records has consistently been one of the best independent labels, not just in Scotland, but anywhere.  Started by The Delgados and responsible for bringing the likes of Mogwai, Interpol, Bis, Arab Strap, De Rosa and Aereogramme to our attention, this showcase (part of the Sound Festival) featuring some the label’s current roster looks nothing short of f***king fantastic…

Seriously, check this out for a line up:

Superb, critically-lauded, Krautrock-tinged Glasgow six-piece The Phantom Band, label co-founder, ex-Delgado and wonderful singer-songwriter Emma Pollock, the frequently hilarious, deadpan introspection of former Arab Strapper Aidan Moffat (pictured below) and frontman-turned-solo-artist from the (already) sadly-missed De Rosa, Martin John Henry.

This would be all over The Guardian Guide etc. like a rash if it was happening down South, luckily for us, it’s right on our doorstep.  Recommended.

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