Gigs of the Week, 13 September

Welcome to our weekly round-up of shows happening in the grand concert halls, dimly lit basements, airy cafe’s and grimy sweatboxes across the UK and Ireland. All acts featured come with the Best Fit ‘Seal Of Approval’ so you can be assured that your hard earned cash will be well spent. To tempt your wallets this week we’ve gathered a collection of dates from the likes of Lorde, Junip and Smith Westerns.

Junip @ O2 ABC, Glasgow 15/09

José González and co create expansive, stirring beautiful folk tinged epics that will do nothing less than stun in a live setting.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Junip shows.

Smith Westerns @ 100 Club, London 17/09

Even though their once intrinsically scrappy sound have softened over the years their poppier sound has lost none of its exuberance, and certainly none of its energy,.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Smith Westerns shows.

Lorde @ Madame JoJos, London 18/09

Having sold-out in 4 minutes Lorde is definitely the hottest ticket in the UK tonight. Having scored numerous number ones in her own country, 16-year-old New Zealander Ella Yelich-O’Connor charming, playful pop productions are quickly making their way around the globe.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Lorde shows.

Joanna Gruesome @ Fuel, Manchester 19/09

A healthy dose of lo-fi scuzz is the key to any balanced musical diet and if you’re in Manchester this week you have no excuse.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Joanna Gruesome shows.

Crushed Beaks @ The Lexington, London 19/09

Breezy hooks and intense guitar driven melodies, those Crushed Beaks boys are all grown up and releasing their brand new Tropes EP via ASL, help them celebrate at The Lexington.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Crushed Beaks shows.