aaamusic | On 29, Apr 2012

Last.fm continue to bring the online experience to the live setting with a trio of Last.fm Presents gigs in the north of England. Up-and-coming artists from the Last.fm Hype Chart will keep their momentum going in 2012 by performing small, intimate free entry shows!

The first gig of the series featured Folks and The Sundowners in Leeds, followed by Welsh punk rockers Straight Lines and Manchester locals Sonic Boom Six in Manchester. The last show planned in the live series will be in Sheffield at The Harley on Tuesday May 1st, with locals The Crookes and support from Hey Sholay. Although this show is free, it’s are first come, first served so make sure you get down early!

Having dispatched their debut album Chasing After Ghosts offering last year with aplomb The Crookes have spent the intervening period writing, recording and touring – collating lists of cheap hotels and motorway services whilst satisfying their urge to experience Europe at close hand albeit in a van accompanied only by equipment and a propensity to entertain. The Crookes will be releasing their second – as-yet-untitled album in the summer and this free show hosted by Last.fm will be the perfect chance to catch their new material live before the summer.