The now annual selection of shows feature acts playing a classic album from their back catalogue in its entirety. Yep, that’s right – from start to finish. With previous years having seen the likes of Teenage Fanclub, Tindersticks, Low and The Stooges take to the stage, the first shows to be announced this year look just as impressive:

Slint performing Spiderland
@ Koko, London; 22 August; £22.50

Sonic Youth performing Daydream Nation
@ The Roundhouse, London; 31 August; £25

The House of Love performing The House of Love
@ Koko, London; 13 September; £17.50

Also in related ATP news, the mighty Wilco and Yo La Tengo have confirmed their appearance at the ATP vs the Fans festival, being held at Butlins Minehead from 18 – 20th May. Reported offers have also being sent out to ..And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, The Knife, Autolux, Trans Am and Okkervill River. So far then, the festival line-up looks like this:

Akron Family, Alexander Tucker, Apples In Stereo, Band of Horses, Battles, Brightblack Morning Light, Built To Spill, Capricorns, Current 93, Death Vessel, Do Make Say Think, Echo and the Bunnymen, Edan + MC Dagna, Explosions in the Sky, Ghost, Grizzly Bear, Isis, Les Savy Fav, Micah P. Hinson, Modest Mouse, Mogwai, Patti Smith, Shellac, Sparklehorse, The Books, The Notwist, Wilco, Yo La Tengo, Youth Movie Soundtrack Strategies

A bit good I’m sure you’ll agree. Want a ticket? Better get yourself over here then before they’re all gone: www.atpfestival.com

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