Five prominent British musicians are returning to Vilnius this autumn: from Tricky to The Cinematic Orchestra

Music lovers in the capital are in for a real treat this autumn. At the invitation of the music agency 8 Days A Week, five leading British artists from different generations are set to return to Vilnius. The line-up is truly diverse: trip-hop legend Tricky, London soul pioneer Jamie Woon, musical aesthetes The Cinematic Orchestra, the duo of anger and irony Sleaford Mods, and alternative rock mavericks LIFE.

Look forward to new album showcases, comebacks after long creative hiatuses, and the power of live music. Some of the concerts will be the only ones of their kind in the Baltic states. These concerts will also attract many music lovers from neighbouring countries.

First up, on 2 September, the cult trip-hop artist Tricky will perform at Kablys. He is one of the most important voices of the Bristol underground and a pioneer of trip-hop. Tricky began his career with Massive Attack and achieved great fame in 1995 with the release of his album “Maxinquaye”, which was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Prize. Even after more than three decades, Tricky remains unpredictable and, rather than seeking the limelight, he often takes a back seat and lets the music speak for itself. Tricky’s live performances are reminiscent of a performance art piece.

This show will be opened by Tricky’s long-standing creative partner, the Polish singer Marta Złakowska. “An artist’s duty is to showcase other creators,” says Tricky.

You’ll enjoy Tricky if you like Massive Attack, Ghostpoet, Portishead, Young Fathers, their deep basslines, and enjoy being in the dark.

Video: Tricky – Hell Is Around The Corner

On 10 September, Kablys will welcome yet another Mercury Prize nominee – electronic soul artist Jamie Woon. After a creative hiatus of more than a decade, he has returned with a new album, “3, 10, Why, When”, and has announced just seven European dates with a live band. This is one of the most significant comebacks in the music industry in recent years. Early in his career, Jamie Woon was mentioned in the same breath as James Blake himself. Jamie Woon has returned without any grand announcements or marketing gimmicks, but with a great deal of sincerity and a desire to be back on stage. A true talent who transforms sorrow into musical joy.

You’ll love Jamie Woon if you’re a fan of RY X, Chet Faker or James Blake.

Video: Jamie Woon – All The Way

The Cinematic Orchestra, who blend contemporary jazz and electronic music, last visited Lithuania in 2019 and were a delightful discovery for many on that occasion. The Cinematic Orchestra are currently working on a new album, but have decided to take a brief break from the studio to unwind. On 9 October, The Cinematic Orchestra will perform at the Compensa Concert Hall. Thanks to their impressive visual effects and extensive experience in film, their concerts are often described as something “straight out of a film”. It is likely that The Cinematic Orchestra’s new, as yet unreleased material will be performed in Vilnius. This is a seated concert, so all you need to do is make yourself comfortable, whilst the professionals take care of the journey through time and space.

You’ll enjoy The Cinematic Orchestra if you like Bonobo, the Portico Quartet or Floating Points, or if you’ve watched the TV series “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Suits” or “Orange Is the New Black”, which all feature music by The Cinematic Orchestra.

Video: The Cinematic Orchestra – Lessons

At the end of October, the now-familiar duo of anger and irony, Sleaford Mods, will return to Vilnius. In 2022, Sleaford Mods performed at a festival in the capital and returned just a year later for a sold-out concert. On 30 October, Sleaford Mods will be putting Kablys to the test. For more than fifteen years now, Sleaford Mods have remained one of the most prominent names in post-punk. Their blend of minimalist electronica and razor-sharp observations on money, foolish politicians and social injustice has become a kind of creative manifesto for an entire generation of artists.

In Vilnius, Sleaford Mods will present their new album, “The Demise of Planet X”, which explores the end of the world. An important detail: one euro from every ticket sold for the Sleaford Mods concert in the capital will go to War Child UK. This organisation protects and defends the rights of children living in situations of war and conflict. This has been a choice made by Sleaford Mods themselves for several years running.

You’ll enjoy Sleaford Mods if you like Viagra Boys, GetDown Services, Yard Act, Idles, Kneecap and British humour.

Video: Sleaford Mods – The Good Life

At the end of autumn – on 28 November – the alternative rock band LIFE will be rocking Kablys. They’ll deliver enough energy to last the whole winter. LIFE are favourites of BBC Radio 6. “Roughly brilliant songs,” writes The Guardian. “LIFE are one of the fastest-rising bands around, and it doesn’t look as though they’re about to slow down,” says music magazine Dork, whilst DIY calls them an undiscovered gem of the alternative music scene. In Vilnius, LIFE will present their new album “ABSTRACT / NATURAL”, in which surgically precise drums burst into sharp guitar riffs and intense vocals.

You’ll like LIFE if you like Shame, Yard Act, Fontaines D.C. and Talk Show. A concert where youth, anger and independence will be unleashed in full force.

Video: LIFE – Wild Grasses