Welcome to GIG GOER’s new feature Hot This Week.

Here to deliver the team’s spotlight news from the previous week as well as the upcoming gigs we feel you shouldn’t miss.

Tour Announcements

Not many shows have been announced last week, but there is one massive comeback.

Avril Lavigne

Playing London as part of an extensive world tour, Avril Lavigne has announced her ‘Head Above Water’ tour for spring next year. All the information you need can be found here.

Albums Of The Week

These are the albums we think deserve to be heard this week.

Jimmy Eat World – Surviving

“With a fresh vision and whole new mindset, Jimmy Eat World let go of the past on their awe-inspiring rock-blasting 10th studio album, Surviving.” Read the full review here.

Dream State – Primrose Path

“Embracing their traumatic emotions and experiences, Dream State bring out the light in the dark with their debut album Primrose Path.” Read more here.

Tracks Of The Week

Here are our favourite tracks from last week.

Machine Gun Kelly feat. phem – 5:3666

Taken from his new album Hotel Diablo, Machine Gun Kelly has shared a trippy music video for his dark and personal cut 5:3666. Read our full review here.

Palaye Royale – Hang On To Yourself

Palaye Royale have fully kicked off The Bastards era with a stunning music video for their brand new single Hang On To Yourself. Watch it here.

The Blue Stones – Shakin’ Off The Rust

Returning with their first single of the year, alternative-blues rock duo The Blue Stones have made quite a spectacle of it with their raucous new single Shakin’ Off The Rust. Read our full review here.

The Pale White – Swim For Your Life

Newcastle trio The Pale White have come in, guns blazing, with their newest single Swim For Your Life. Read our full review here.

Gigs This Week 

Here are some of the gigs we think you shouldn’t miss this week.

Tuesday 22nd October

Nick Murphy (Chet Faker) – O2 Academy Brixton. Tickets available here.

FEET – Camden Assembly. Tickets have sold out for the London date but the band is playing an extensive UK tour. Tickets are available here.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets – Electric Ballroom. Tickets available here.

Wednesday 23rd October

Barns Courtney – Electric Ballroom. Tickets available here.

K. Flay – Heaven. Tickets available here.

The Blue Stones – Sebright Arms. Tickets available here.

Thursday 24th October

HMLTD – XOYO. Tickets available here.

Swim Deep – The Garage. Tickets available here.

Friday 25th October

Third Eye Blind – O2 Forum Kentish Town. Tickets available here.