Bis

bis, an indie pop and synth-pop band formed in Glasgow in 1994, play Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds, with Somehow also on the bill. The night is built around a band with a long catalogue of singles and albums.

bis are a Glasgow band, formed in 1994 and linked to the label Chemikal Underground, whose music combines indie pop and synth-pop. Their first album, The New Transistor Heroes, appeared in 1997. Their singles 'Kandy Pop'and the later 'Eurodisco'are among their best-known songs, and they also wrote the original theme for the cartoon The Powerpuff Girls.

After three albums the band stepped back in 2003, frustrated by record label difficulties, and returned with Slight Disconnects in 2019 and Systems Music For Home Defence in 2022, the second of which draws on rave. Their track 'Statement of Intent'appeared on the soundtrack to the videogame Jet Set Future. Their sell-out show at St Luke's in Glasgow, part of their anniversary celebrations, drew fans from around the world.

The upcoming shows are aimed at both long-standing followers and newcomers. Hyde Park Book Club hosts concerts and shows in Leeds, and Somehow is also on the bill for this evening.