Recently lighting up TV and laptop screens around the world with her idiosyncratic Netflix series Lady Dynamite and stand-up special Old Baby, it may surprise some to find out that impression queen Maria Bamford has been honing her craft since the early 90s. Armed with a thousand voices, Bamford's off the wall style mines the depths of mental health, pop culture and her own personal life with hilariously quirky results.

This year, catch Los Angeles based Morgan Jay on his laugh-out-loud Love Down Under Tour! An expert in the field of belly laughs, Jay has made impressive appearances on NBC, Wild'N'Out, and Comedy Central, and has also amassed a sizable social media following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram - with the blue ticks to go with! Since his debut, Morgan has steadily become one of the most well-known names in the comedy and music industries.

One of the most interesting and unnerving podcasts out there, Aaron Manke's true-life scary tale compendium Lore embarks on a series of live shows this season, featuring three never released stories told in the style of good old-fashioned campfire fright fest. Meticulously researched and beautifully produced, expect a fascinating journey into the macabre that you're unlikely to forget in a hurry.

While fans eagerly await The Lemonheads' first album of original material in nearly 20 years, the cult-legendary alternative rock band are embarking on a US tour gearing up to celebrate their iconic albums, It's A Shame About Ray (1992) and Come on Feel The Lemonheads (1993), in both their entirety. The tour will be making stops in big cities like Philadelphia, Boston, New York, and Washington DC. Don't miss your chance to see them live, with support from Juliana Hatfield, Willy Mason, and John P. Strohm.

Perhaps best known for her ubiquitous mega-hit cover of Eric Bazilian's 'One Of Us', Joan Osbourne parlayed her single's phenomenal success into a long-lasting career thanks to her expertly crafted fusion of folk, rock, country and blues, as well as a fearless pioneering spirit. Don't miss the 90s icon as she hits the road in true freewheeling troubadour style.

Richard Thompson OBE is perhaps best known as a founding member of iconic British folk rock outfit Fairport Convention, but still continues to write and perform under his own steam. Described as a classic rock triple threat, Thompson's celebrated solo career has only blossomed thanks to his virtuosic guitar skills, strong and insightful lyrics and mellifluous vocal style. Don't miss the free-wheeling troubadour when he sets out on a handful of dates this year.