Tiebreak

Tiebreak play Club 124 on Friday 20 November. They're an indie pop band from Northampton, and this is their debut album coming out live.

They didn't rush into it. The band spent two years writing and developing their sound before taking it into Tilehouse Studios to record to tape. That record is what they're bringing to the stage: melodic, synth-infused guitars, catchy bass, and smooth vocals, with a saxophone and jazz-influenced drums appearing here and there. The sound has drawn comparisons to The Cure and Foals, so you've got a good idea of the territory they're working in — melodic indie with a bit of texture and a bit of a groove.

At the front is vocalist Isaac Tofield, flanked by guitarists Joe Gait and Jak Lawrence-Hill, bassist Liv West and drummer Ed Hammond. They describe their songs as relatable, fun narratives about relationships, growing up, and the rollercoaster of youth, so it's the kind of set that leans on storytelling as much as the music. The saxophone isn't a constant, but it's one of the things that sets them apart from a standard four-piece indie band.

Club 124 is a small room with no wheelchair access, and under-18s have to be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are £6 for general admission.