Verity Sharp presents highlights from the first night of the inaugural Late Junction Festival, with sets by Chaines, Gazelle Twin, Pulled By Magnets and Hen Ogledd.

The first-ever Late Junction Festival came into the world last week - two nights of music from leading lights of the left-field, presented on stage at EartH in East London by our triple-threat: Verity Sharp, Max Reinhardt and Nick Luscombe.

This podcast features highlights from the first night.

Manchester-based musician Chaines performs their fantastical electro-acoustic compositions live on stage, weaving together flute, vocals and electronics.

Electronic artist Gazelle Twin has developed a unique voice in the British musical landscape. Her latest LP Pastoral digs deep into the English psyche, channelling its darkness and lacing it with satire, all performed in a costume which is half court jester, half football hooligan.

Drummer Seb Rochford’s new band Pulled By Magnets perform their first major venue with a set of new songs exploring the margins of composed and improvised music. The group features his long-time collaborator, saxophonist Pete Wareham (Polar Bear, Acoustic Ladyland) and bass-player, Neil Charles.

Hen Ogledd is a band that features singer Richard Dawson and harpist Rhodri Davies, and they bring a discombobulating mix of psych-pop, medieval lore and improvisation to the party. Show less