Surprise Your Dead promoters reinforce their reputation for wild eclecticism by stepping away from the hard rock that is their forte with a blast from Belgium shoe gaze revivalists Slow Crush, the band have a much anticipated album due in September. Holy Roar Records label mates Pijn and Stourbridge rockers Effigy For Sleep provide support.

Thu 28 Jun 7pm at Subside, 57 Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DA www.facebook.com