Elder Island

Elder Island play Belgrave Music Hall on Friday 30 October, their only Leeds date that autumn. They're a Bristol-based trio, and the bill is simple: just them on the night, no support act to work through first. The set starts at 19:30, so it's an early one if you're planning to head out afterwards.

If you haven't come across them yet, the three of them describe their sound as a blend of d.i.y., R&B and electronic styles. It's a broad enough description that it doesn't quite pin them down, but it gives you a sense of where they sit: the d.i.y. side points to a home-grown, hands-on approach to recording; the R&B brings the melodic, vocal-led songwriting; and the electronic elements provide the textures and beats that hold it together. It's a mix that doesn't quite fit into one easy box, and that's usually the best way to hear a band live — when you can't quite predict where a song is going to go.

They're coming up from Bristol for the night, so this is one of those dates that pulls them across the country rather than a stop on a local run. The venue is Belgrave Music Hall, 1a Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP, in the heart of the city. It's a spot that works as much for a mid-week drink as it does for a gig, so you can easily make a proper evening of it. With the start time at 19:30, you've got plenty of room to get in early and settle in before they take the stage.