New music guide: The Neu Bulletin (23rd January 2015)

Idaho is the first ever grungy, lo-fi extravaganza, put together by the guys at Gold Sounds and Sock Formation. Heading it up is scrappy favourites Playlounge, who come joined by bright hopes Doe and Grubs, plus DIY favourites Tyrannosaurus Dead and The Hundredth Anniversary (pictured). Tickets are sold out for this Kings Cross all-dayer extravaganza. Turn up with a couple of amps and a four pack of beer, they might just let you in (disclaimer: don’t do this).

Nashville’s Adia Victoria sums up her Americana charm in one fleeting line: “Here’s a song for my friends, I hate every single one of y’all.” After listing off all the US cities she’s found peace with, just like that she’ll twist the subject and set a new agenda, injecting distaste with the flick of a switch. In a track that recalls the direct charm of Courtney Barnett - with its heart rooted in Nashville tradition - ‘Sea of Sand’ is a seriously impressive statement of intent.

Named after an early Interpol track, London’s Leaf Erikson were always going to be specialists in sharp, overlapping guitar parts. That’s not the whole package, though. This outfit are more upfront with their woozy qualities, lifting aspects of Kurt Vile and Happyness to form a twisted take on laid-back, lazy day rock. There’s plenty to bask in, here.