Antifolk pioneer and New York underground legend Lach is bringing his raw, unfiltered energy to Hyde Park Book Club as part of a bold UK summer tour that’s turning heads, not through social media hype, but entirely without it.

In a deliberate move away from platforms like Facebook and Instagram, Lach is relying on a radical old-school approach: word of mouth, genuine press, and the passion of people who believe in art that exists outside the algorithm. Leeds fans get the rare opportunity to be part of this cultural experiment firsthand.

Often credited as the founder of the Antifolk movement, a music and art scene that has influenced thousands of artists, including the likes of Beck, Regina Spektor, and Jeffrey Lewis, Lach delivers live performances that are equal parts punk, poetry, comedy, and catharsis. His shows are spontaneous, funny, emotionally honest, and musically fearless.

“Lach is great!” -Bob Dylan
“Lach is incredibly bright, influential, funny, and poetic.” -Suzanne Vega
“Lach is a beat-punk-unplugged joy, and likely to send you home with several favourite new songs.” -The Guardian

For Leeds gig-goers seeking something outside the mainstream, this show offers a unique chance to experience a true original who founded a whole scene, and who’s now challenging the very systems that dominate the current music landscape.

This is Lach’s first appearance in Leeds in years, and it promises to be intimate, unexpected, and unforgettable. No boosted posts. No algorithms. Just songs, stories, and a room full of real people.

Doors: 7:30 PM
£5 advance / £8 on the door (see Tickets below).