GREY LANTERN PRESENTS... ANASTASIA COOPE
Jun
18

GREY LANTERN PRESENTS... ANASTASIA COOPE

At just 21 years old, Anastasia Coope’s talents as a musician, painter, and folk artist are formidable, but it’s her haunting baritone that may first draw listeners in. Using layered recording techniques, she builds vast vocal choirs that sweep, chant, and swirl through her music, creating a phantasmic ether around her spectral timbre.

Hailing from the village of Cold Spring in upstate New York’s Hudson Valley, Coope cites Nico, Brigitte Fontaine, and Scandinavian choral music as provenance. Her work bears the lineage of classic psychedelic folk and can sound, at once, persuasively vintage and strikingly new.

Coope debuted in 2021 with her self-released EP, Seemeely, establishing her richly naturalistic recording approach. She was then invited by Animal Collective to perform at their curated edition of the Netherlands music festival, Le Guess Who, before opening a series of tour dates for Avey Tare.

“Her recorded music feels secluded to a special place, maybe otherworldly, yet it also feels grounded in the here and now,” Avey said. “She’s very much in control of her craft and able to dismember and loop song forms to express her ideas which feel very new and fresh.”

Coope also caught the ear of art-punk legends Liars whose frontman Angus Andrew issued her first seven-inch, “Tough Sun,” on his No Gold imprint. Now signed to Jagjaguwar, her debut album, Darning Woman, is set for release May 31, 2024.

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SPREAD YOUR LOVE PRESENTS... POLEVAULTER + FAKE WIFE
Jun
25

SPREAD YOUR LOVE PRESENTS... POLEVAULTER + FAKE WIFE

Spread Your Love: POLEVAULTER + Fake Wife

WE'RE BACK with another FIRST 30 FREE night at The Rat & Pigeon, this time for an evening spanning the full spectrum of electro music.

HEADLINING we have the Leeds based underground dance-punk duo POLEVAULTER join us for their SYL debut .
With a sound described as 'an intoxicating and exhilarating experience' expect a night of vast synth-scapes, hypnotic rhythms and pulsating basslines.

Support comes from Spread Your Love favourites FAKE WIFE who are back with their infectious new wave bangers.

FIRST 30 TICKETS ARE FREE - FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
STANDARD ADV - £5
OTD - £8

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HEIST OR HIT PRESENTS... WYATT, THE GREAT UNWASHED + LUKE HART
Jun
27

HEIST OR HIT PRESENTS... WYATT, THE GREAT UNWASHED + LUKE HART

The New Cult night held by Heist or Hit will reignite on the 27th June for monthly showcases of the best new artists for cult fans to dig into. Held at new Manchester gig space Rat & Pigeon, the night aims to bring a sense of community and accessibility for locals and grass roots musicians to enjoy upcoming music and meet likeminded creatives.

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DUTCH MUSTARD + BABY UNIVERSE
Sept
5

DUTCH MUSTARD + BABY UNIVERSE

DUTCH MUSTARD + BABY UNIVERSE

Netherlands-born London-based Dutch Mustard marries a blend of ethereal dream-pop and 90s alt-rock with timeless shoegaze touches. The overall soundscape layers abstract drones and washes with bouncing psych-infused guitar lines, whilst SJ’s vocals drift between a borderline whisper and heaven-directed lung-bursts.

In 2022 she released her debut EP An Interpretation of Depersonalisation, which was quickly featured by the BBC, getting airplay on Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders and being selected by none other than rock's enduring sage Iggy Pop. This was followed by the Beauty EP in 2023, which saw similar acclaim - notably with multiple spins from Lauren Laverne on 6 Music, as well as backing from Don Letts and Amy Lamé.

Press wise The Independent, The Line of Best Fit, CLASH, DORK and Notion have supported in the UK - and perhaps most tellingly she was picked out by The Grammy Awards Site as one of ‘6 Female Fronted Acts Reviving Rock’ alongside Wet Leg, and others.

        

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THE BEAUTY WITCH PRESENTSGUT HEALTH + GUESTS
Sept
12

THE BEAUTY WITCH PRESENTSGUT HEALTH + GUESTS

Gut Health are a six-piece ensemble from Naarm / Melbourne who have carved out a sound that blurs the boundaries between hypnotic dance-punk, no-wave and chaotic noise since their arrival in 2022.

They have toured with Primal Scream and Hiatus Kaiyote, showcased at The Great Escape and SXSW Sydney, twice toured Europe, and have received significant airplay on KEXP, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6Music, triple j, Double j, RRR and more. They have also been featured across NME, Rolling Stone, The Needle Drop, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, Far Out Magazine, Wonderland and Guitar World, along with plenty more mastheads, playlist ads, cover features and music television spots.

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SCRUFF OF THE NECK PRESESNTS… DANGEROUS BRIAN
Oct
18

SCRUFF OF THE NECK PRESESNTS… DANGEROUS BRIAN

Dangerous Brian | Manchester, The Rat & Pigeon

Scruff of the Neck presents

Dangerous Brian

Listen: https://spoti.fi/3BgOU5i
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dange...
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dang...

Saturday 18 October 2025 | The Rat & Pigeon, Manchester
With support
18+ | £12 Adv | Doors 19:00

www.scruffoftheneck.com
www.yearsendfest.com

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SPREAD YOUR LOVE PRESENTS... ALIEN CHICKS
Oct
28

SPREAD YOUR LOVE PRESENTS... ALIEN CHICKS

ALIEN CHICKS

Alien Chicks are a dynamic post-punk trio hailing from the streets of South London. Known for their electrifying blend of rap, jazz, and punk, the band has quickly become a fixture in the local music scene. The line-up features the vocals and sharp guitar work of Josef Lindsay, the pulsating basslines of Stefan Parker-Steele, and the explosive drumming of Martha Daniels. Together, they create a sound that is both raw and innovative, capturing the spirit of London’s underground music culture

The band’s journey began in grassroots venues across the city, in particular The Windmill, Brixton. They have combined relentless gigging with their high-energy performances to build a loyal following in the UK and Europe. With highlights including supports with renowned acts such as Big Special, Fat Dog, English Teacher, The Blinders, and Opus Kink, sold out headlines at The Lexington and 100 Club and people queuing to see them at showcase festivals like Mutations, Left of the Dial and The Great Escape.

July marked a significant milestone for the band with the release of their debut EP ‘Indulging The Mobs’ (released on SO Recordings x Hideous Mink), a project that captures the frenetic energy and genre-blending creativity of their live shows. Their rise has not been limited to London alone; they’ve also made waves across the UK and Europe, whilst also sharing stages with renowned acts such as Fat Dog, English Teacher, The Blinders, and Opus Kink.

Alien Chicks’ music is a testament to their diverse influences and fearless approach to genre. Whether delivering rapid-fire rap verses, intricate jazz-inspired bass riffs, or thunderous punk rhythms, they continue to push boundaries and defy expectations. As they prepare to take their electrifying live shows to even larger audiences, Alien Chicks are undoubtedly a band to watch in the coming years.

Catch them live on their return to Manchester at The Rat & Pigeon - Tuesday 28th October

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