Saccades

Saccades is the solo project of Nicholas Wood, who also works as one half of the electronic duo The KVB. The project began in 2017 with a self-titled debut album that moved away from the dark, driving soundscapes of his duo towards stripped-back psychedelic melodies, bedroom-pop intimacy and vintage-inspired songwriting. Its follow-up, Flowing Fades, appeared in April 2021 and was supported by a UK tour.

The new album Golden Days draws on music from many parts of the world, particularly obscure psychedelic recordings and rare soul records from the 1960s and 1970s that Wood has sought out. Contemporary acts such as Air, Khruangbin, Darkside and Jack J are cited among its influences. Wood links the record's effects, loops and hazy production to his earlier solo project Die Jungen. Lyrically it is romantic and introspective, and it is the most laid-back Saccades release so far, with deep bass grooves and more shimmering acoustic guitar than before.

The concert takes place at Brudenell Social Club, a concert and performance venue on Queen's Road in the Burley area of Leeds. The evening suits listeners interested in psychedelic and soul-influenced indie and electronic music.