6 must-see livestream sets to tune into this March
Traditionally a month of optimism and new beginnings as we usher in Spring, March this year feels particularly positive given that we may have a normal looking summer after the government revealed their roadmap out of lockdown.
From where I'm sat, gigs and festivals still seem a fair way off from happening. But at least there's a welcome injection of hope that the future is closer than we think.
To tie us over until the aforementioned is an actuality, however, are livestream sets - here's six of them scheduled for this month that are must-see:
Black Country, New Road: Livestream from the Queen Elizabeth Hall - 6th March, 20:00 GMT
Avant-garde indie starlets Black Country, New Road bring their psychodrama story-telling to the Southbank Centre, in what is undoubtedly their biggest show to date. One of UK music's more eclectic and exciting new bands, it's not to be missed that's for sure.
Buy tickets to the event here.
The Weather Station: Ignorance Livestream - 11th March - 20:00 GMT
An early contender for album of the year, The Weather Station will perform new album Ignorance in full at this one-off livestream event. Believe the hype. Don't be ignorant.
Buy tickets to the event here.
The Nightingales live with support from Stewart Lee - 11th March, 20:00 GMT
Filmed at London's glitzy MOTH Club back in 2018, this rare performance from The Nightingales coincides with the recent release of their King Rocker documentary. If you're unfamiliar with the legendary Brum post-punks, never fear as Stewart Lee himself put together a handy introduction to the band.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Marie Davidson: Renegade Breakdown Live - 11th March, 20:00 GMT
If neither of the first two suggested livestreams whet your appetite on 11th March, Marie Davidson's brand of swaggering spoken-word/electronica mash-up will get you strutting across your front room all night, as the French-Canadian artist performs her recent disco-pop leaning album Renegade Breakdown in full.
Buy tickets to the event here.
The Wedding Present Worldwide Livestream - 13th March, 20:00 GMT
It's a second lockdown livestream show from independent icons The Wedding Present, and a second opportunity to catch David Gedge and co in their post-punk pomp.
Buy tickets to the event here.
Julien Baker: STAGED - Audiotree - 25th March, 19:00 GMT
Following in the footsteps of boygenius bandmate Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker looks to take the mantle of indie emo's pin-up star in 2021 with the release of her lauded sophomore album Little Oblivions. This set will be the first time she performs some album tracks, that look destined for arenas post-pandemic.
Buy tickets to the event here.
