Hookworms are easily our favorite new band and their limited edition 12″ vinyl release on Gringo Records last year is utterly astounding. They even got a mention in The Guardian as the new band of the day. From Leeds their classic 80′s/90′s space-psych-rock drones are reminiscent of Spectrum, Spaceman 3 and Can and you can’t help but hearing repetitive melodies not unlike Happy Mondays and early Verve.

Broken Arm, also on Gringo Records these lads are a Leeds noise punk staple. The good old tight variety, amazing guitar sound, fantastic drums, solid bass and an energetic front man. You really need not ask for any more.

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Year of Birds – new band on the new, local label Ack, Ack, Ack records equals excitement. And so you should be, this band is great and just what we’ve been waiting for round these parts. Can’t wait to witness their brilliance live.

So come along for our first gig of 2012. The last couple were an absolute blast as we’re sure this will be.

Friday 17th February – 7.30 doors – O’Connells, Middlesbrough TS1 2LL – £5 tax

First 25 through the door get a free hand printed poster so get down early or buy yours in our shop

CLECKHUDDERSFAX – Progressive skronk from London-based Rush heads

SPIN SPIN THE DOGS – Zappa, Beefheart and Half man, Half biscuit style eccentric punk emerging from Nottingham

SHRUG – Boro’s ultimate party band. The North Easts own Pere Ubu. Enough said.

Westgarth Social Club (downstairs room), Southfield road, Middlesbrough

£4 entry. All profits go straight to the bands so we can keep bringing exciting new music to your ears.

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