Guitarist Tom Short and bassist Chris Ebbs have broken away, and resurfaced as Gin Soldiers – and they are ready to unleash their new songs.

The band's first gig is at Peterborough's Xoo Bar tomorrow night. No preview material has been released, and the band have yet to create a mySpace page. This is literally the first chance to hear them. Tickets cost £4 on the door, but a limited number are available from The Met Lounge reception for £3.50. The Xoo Bar is situated below The City Club, in Priestgate. Support on the night comes from London's Retro Crooks.

At The Met Lounge tonight, folk-rockers Intwined will be taking to the stage. The band might have been unsuccessful in their attempt to get to the national finals of national talent search Live and Unsigned, but you can see just why they reached the semi-finals from 7.30pm tonight on a bill that also includes The Dead Actors.

Tickets cost £5 on 01733 571616.

Thursday will see a performance from ska/punk outfit Hypo Pyscho, along with Flick66, Error404 and Southview. Tickets cost £5 on the number above.

For more information on upcoming Deaf By Stereo promotion gigs, including Operator Please and The Strange Death of Liberal England, visit www.met lounge.org.uk or www.myspace. com/deaf_by_stereo