Radar recommends: 20 - 26 Feb

[Other People: supporting Japandroids on Friday]

Plan your gig-going with our pick of the week's finest live music nights...

The best...

Xiu Xiu, Meursault, North Atlantic Oscillation
Sunday @ Nice n Sleazy, Glasgow / 7.30pm / £9
Experimental Californian art-rocker, touring in support of new album Dear God, I Hate Myself. Get there early for support from two of the best new bands in Scotland.
Also at Electric Circus, Edinburgh on Monday, where The Foundling Wheel take NAO's place as support.

Keser
Sunday @ Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh / 7pm / £5
The capital's favourite home-grown instrumental ambient electro-indie two-piece play the first date of their UK tour in support of album Robo_Ghost.

God Is An Astronaut
Monday @ The Bongo Club, Edinburgh / 7.30pm / £8.50
More instrumental ambient post-rock this week, this time from Irish three-piece God Is An Astronaut. This will be their first time playing the city, so head along and make them feel welcome.
Also at Oran Mor, Glasgow on Tuesday

Nothington
Monday @ Bannermans, Edinburgh / 8pm / £tbc
Gruff San Franciscan melodic punks Nothington hit Bannermans on Monday, in support of latest album Roads, Bridges & Ruins. Extra rock action comes from Aberdeen’s Hijacks, Athens’ Despite Everything and local boys Moonshine Docks.
Also at The 13th Note, Glasgow on Sunday.

The Soft Pack
Wednesday @ Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh / 7pm / £7.50
Fast-paced garage rock'n'roll from the San Diego four piece, who have been making waves on the other side of the Atlantic with their catchy bursts of pop rock. Also featuring William Douglas and the Wheel and The Set Up.
Also at King Tut's, Glasgow on Tuesday

Golden Ghost
Thursday @ Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh / 7pm / £5
Soulful cat-friendly folk from New York state, with support from George Thomas and the Owls and a likely last Edinburgh gig from Tissø Lake.
Also playing at a venue TBC in Glasgow on Friday

Glasgow PodcART Live ft. Conquering Animal Sound, Make Sparks
Friday @ Creation Studios, Glasgow / 3pm / FREE
Marking its first birthday, the boys and girls of Glasgow’s finest indie music weekly throw open their doors for their first ever live recorded podcast. Featuring sets from east coast sensations Conquering Animal Sound and Scottish Alternative Music Awards nominees Make Sparks, plus the usual eclectic sets and witty banter from the team, this rare afternoon out will make a great start to the weekend.

Japandroids, Other People
Friday @ King Tut’s / 8:30pm / £5
Vancouver noise duo Japandroids left a trail of devastation in their wake on a recent trip to Scotland. Find out what all the fuss is about when they return, with the UtR-featured Other People in tow.


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Words: Lisa-Marie Ferla, Craig Dickson

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