Gigs of The Week, 16 August

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. It’s looking pretty London heavy this week but as festival season kicks off we know they’ll be plenty of countryside stage appearances to keep you occupied. We’ve gathered a collection of dates from our favourite Swedish newcomer Akiine, the legendary Nine Inch Nails and the incredible Julia Holter.

Shinies @ Dalston Victoria, London 17/08

Having captured our hearts with their famous Pat Sharp-featuring video last year, Manchester four-piece Shinies are making strident stylistic leaps into wonderfully chaotic, Rory Attwell produced territory. Tangle EP is out now via Dirty Bingo Records.

Tickets are on sale now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Shinies shows.

Akiine @ Birthdays, London 20/08

London via Sweden singer Akiine creates dreamy pop of the best kind.

FREE. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Akiine shows.

Julia Holter @ Cecil Sharp House, London 20/08

Celebrating the release of her new album Loud City Song, Julia Holter is bringing her magnificent voice, rich imagery and understated cinematic pop to London’s beautiful Cecil Sharp House for what will undoubtedly be an incredible show.

Tickets are on sale now.RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Julia Holter shows.

Franz Ferdinand @ Queen Margaret’s Union, Glasgow 21/08

The early 2000 indie pop legends return to showcase tracks from their forthcoming album Right Words, Right Thoughts, Right Action.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Franz Ferdinand shows.

Nine Inch Nails @ Custom House Square, Belfast 21/08

Nine Inch Nails are playing a small handful of shows in preparation for the release of their first album in five years. ’Hesitation Marks’ is due out on 2 September via Polydor Records and we can’t wait to hear it live.

Tickets are on sale now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Nine Inch Nails shows.

YADi @ The Old Queens Head, London 22/08

As part of their new Best in Class weekly clubbing experience Angel’s Old Queen’s Head are bringing YADi to their intimate surroundings with support from Kirk Spencer and Rina Sawayama to spin house and disco until 2am.

Tickets are on sale now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more YADi shows.