Mildred

Mildred, a folk-rock band from Oakland, California, play a concert at Sneaky Pete's on Edinburgh's Cowgate, a venue with a programme of pop, rock and indie music.

Mildred are a four-member band from Oakland, California, whose four members share equal standing, with no designated lead singer and no single songwriter. Their debut album, Fenceline, has been described as one of the year's more appealing lesser-known releases. Its sound is melodic folk-rock, with sharp, literary lyrics, rich vocal harmonies and a warmth that feels natural rather than polished.

Clash Magazine likened the band to Pavement moving towards an Americana sound, and the group's songs are described as poetic, gently catchy and never overwrought.

Sneaky Pete's, at 73 Cowgate in Edinburgh, mainly hosts concerts, with a programme centred on pop, rock and indie as well as electronic music. The evening suits listeners who follow melodic indie and folk-rock.