Nocturnal goings-on in Southsea

The abrasive duo John return to Southsea for the next Neu Waves night at The Loft on Albert Road, on May 26.

So named as the band comprises of John Newton (drums, lead vocals) and Johnny Healey (guitar, backing vocals), their latest album Nocturnal Manoeuvres found the duo expanding upon their celebrated idiosyncrasies.

The follow-up to their second LP, 2019's Out Here On The Fringes, which catapulted them into the Top 40 of the UK Independent Vinyl Chart, it was featured as an Album of the Day on BBC 6Music with three successive playlisted singles, and saw the band hit the road with the likes of METZ and Mclusky.

Working again with trusted producer Wayne Adams (who was behind the boards for both of their previous albums) the result is a colossal body of work – one that moves easily between cinematic post-rock, elastic post-hardcore and pummelling noise rock.

Completing an impressive bill are Portsmouth acts Web, Sabres and Dad Hair. Go to skiddle.com.