GoGo Penguin, the Manchester trio who inspirationally blend jazz, classical and electronic influences, return with a powerful new album, Necessary Fictions, which finds pianist, Chris Illingworth; bassist, Nick Blacka; and drummer, Jon Scott digging deep internally to reach “what we think are our integral, authentic qualities at this moment in time”. 

It’s a powerful driver for some of their boldest music to date, incorporating modular synths, Moog Grandmother, and electric bass into their sound more than ever before as they glide spectacularly from acoustic instrumentation into electronica with drums to the fore. Honest and powerful, Necessary Fictions is the band at their very best.

Support comes from Rory Green and Mari*. Rory Green is a Ghana born - Manchester raised contemporary guitarist and composer who’s sound can be linked to jazz and folk taking influence from both his English and West African heritage. DJ Mari* is a Japanese-born, London-based music selector, DJ, and radio producer known for her eclectic taste and dreamy, global sensibility. Formerly Head of Programming at Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM, she now plays a key role at Gondwana Records, representing the label through hosting, DJing, and sharing good vibes.