One of the best bands to come out of the early Eighties Manchester scene, the Chameleons’ gothic masterwork, 1983’s Script of the Bridge, left a permanent indention on the post-punk genre. The group would likely be massive today if not for their proclivity for breakups, but since their 2021 reunion, the fourpiece appears to be on track for its longest run yet, with a lineup that includes original bassist and vocalist Mark Burgess and original guitarist Reg Smithies. Black shoegaze pioneers the Veldt, led by identical twin brothers, open. – Joseph Gonzalez
