Gigs of The Week, 30 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. To tempt your wallets this week we’ve gathered a collection of dates from the likes of Mausi, Björk, Empty Pools and Daughn Gibson.

Daughn Gibson @ Exchange, Bristol 30/08

Having released his second album Me Moan via Sub Pop records earlier this year, Pennsylvania resident and former truck driver Daughn Gibson returns to our shows for a full regional tour.

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

Art Is Hard All Dayer @ The Dalston Victoria, London 31/08

Best Friends, Joanna Gruesome, Playlounge, Ides and more help Art is Hard Records celebrate it’s third birthday party in London this weekend.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook.

Leonard Cohen @ Phones 4U Manchester, Manchester 31/08

Some legends continue touring well past their prime and the results can be disastrous, but Leonard Cohen is not one of those legends. He’s more the still sounds incredible and knows how to put on a show type performers.

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

Eleanor Friedberger and Empty Pools @ Sneaky Pete’s Edinburgh 31/08

The former Fiery Furnaces front woman continues her transformation in to an incredible solo artist with support from Bristolian four-piece Empty Pools take up the support slot in support of their forthcoming Battle Worldwide released album Saturn Reruns.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Eleanor Friedberger shows. Check out more Empty Pool shows.

Crocodiles @ Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar Brighton 02/09

Join San Diego based indie noise-pop quartet Crocodiles in celebrating the release of their fourth album Crimes of Passion.

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

Björk @ Alexandra Palace, London 03/09

The Icelandic songstress brings her incredible Biophilia project to London after outings in Manchester, Paris and Reykjavík.

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

Mausi and Avec Sans @ Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen, London 03/09

Two of our favourite new, dreamy pop acts on one bill – yes please.

Tickets are available now. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Mausi shows. Check our more Avec Sans shows.

Angel Haze @ Birthdays, London 05/09

Whilst her debut LP Dirty Gold isn’t due now until early-2014, the Detroit raised rapper is bringing her feisty, powerful live persona to East London’s basement.

SOLD OUT. RSVP via Facebook. Check out more Angel Haze shows.