Gigs of The Week, 26 July

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 the likes of Skyur, Mutya Keisha Siobhan and Bat For Lashes.

Owiny Sigoma Band @ Soup Kitchen, Manchester 27/07

Having released their sophomore album Power Punch via Brownswood Recordings in March, the Owiny Sigoma Band’s sound centres on raw stomping james, meaning punk aesthetics, 150bpm Afro-tech beats and the vocal traditions of Kenya.

Tickets are on sale now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Owiny Sigoma Band shows.

Sykur @ Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London 31/07

The Reykjavik based electronic four-piece are set to bring their swarming synths to East London this week.

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

Mutya Keisha Siobhan @ The Scala, London 01/08

The original Sugababes are back and we could not be more excited.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Mutya Keisha Siobhan shows.

The Hics @ Electrowerkz, London 01/08

The Pimlico Music School born sextet are readying the release of their debut EP Tangle, due out 19 August, and when it drops their names are going to be on everyone’s lips.

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

Blur and Bat For Lashes @ IMMA Royal Hospital, Dublin 01/08

A double-whammy line-up that is pretty irresistible.

Tickets are on sale now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Blur shows. Check out more Bat For Lashes shows.