6 must-see livestream sets to tune into this February
The conveyor belt of livestreams, being our primary source of live music nourishment nowadays, is still rotating at a steady pace.
Being the only feasible promotional tool for artists on album cycles, we've been treated to some seriously sublime shows of late. And until the landscape becomes a bit more certain, it'll continue to be the case. That might not be music to the ears of some out there, but we've rounded up a handful of shows this month that'll convert the most stubborn of livestream sceptics.
Here's our pick of livestreams to check out this February:
The Staves present: Good Woman, an exclusive livestream - 5th February, 20:00 GMT
To celebrate the release of their 4th studio album Good Woman, trio of sisters The Staves treat us to saccharine set of songs from the album backed by a full band. Recorded at London's Lafayette, this performance comes after their socially distanced Christmas show that was sadly cancelled, so be sure to soak it in.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Selector Live: Sinead O Brien - 12th Feb, 17:00 GMT
Another performance filmed from London's Lafayette, Sinead O'Brien performs a free set for Selector PRO 2021, an international music industry conference which is being held online this month. Coming top of the pile on our best EPs of last year, it's a chance opportunity to tune in and check her out for yourselves.
Watch the performance here.
Mogwai: As The Love Continues Livestream - 13th Feb, 20:00 GMT
Post-rock icons Mogwai premiere their latest album As The Love Continues from Glasgow's Tramway Theatre with long-time collaborator Antony Crook at the directing helm, so expect lush visuals and typically engrossing soundscapes from the Scottish pioneers.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Okay Kaya, live on Valentines - 14th Feb, 18:00 GMT
Kaya Wilkins aka Okay Kaya had one of 2020's most infectious singles in 'Mother Nature's Bitch', as well as releasing two full-lengths albums so is bursting at the seams to play live. Ticket proceeds will directly benefit Dråpen I Havet, so there's literally no reason to spend Valentines Day alone when you can spend it with Kaya.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Levitation Sessions: Dead Meadow live from the Pillars Of God - 21th Feb, 01:00 GMT
Austin's Reverberation Appreciation Society have pulled it out of the bag once again with their latest Levitation Session, inviting psych-rock trio Dead Meadow to perform in the Pillars of God amphitheatre in the Californian mountains where Indian-American writer/teacher A. K. Mozumdar would hold lectures nearly a century ago. Expect a spiritual, stoner sanctuary, and see a snippet of the show below.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Bicep, live Global Stream II from Saatchi Gallery - 26th Feb, 20:30 GMT
The Belfast boys are seriously blowing up, with sophomore album Isles both battling for top honours in the charts and receiving across the board critical acclaim. With sets usually backed by supreme visuals, this livestream set could prove Bicep are worthy of their crossover success.
Buy tickets to the event here.