Michael Cera Palin

Atlanta trio Michael Cera Palin bring their blend of emo, indie punk and alternative rock to Liverpool for the first time on 19 August 2026 at Rough Trade Liverpool, a warm-up before their ArcTanGent appearance. Rooted in the Midwest emo tradition, the band writes with an introspective edge, letting nimble guitar lines, tempo shifts and direct melodies carry lyrics that move between quiet confession and urgent release. After two early EPs (2015–2018) and a stalled comeback in 2020, the group picked up the thread with new singles and a steadier live presence from 2022, widening their palette while keeping the tension that marked their beginnings. On stage, expect tight dynamics: clean arpeggios tipping into punchier riffs, drums that keep the songs restless, and vocals that trade clarity for grit when the moment needs it. It’s a chance to hear them up close and in the moment, tracing their path from those first releases to what they’re writing now, just ahead of ArcTanGent.