SHEFFIELD indie folk singer-songwriter Nat Johnson is taking time out from her band Monkey Swallows The Universe to pursue a solo career.

In her first gig of 2008, she plays the Basement Bar, City Screen, York, on Wednesday, when the 8pm set is likely to feature Heart Of Clay, Judy's First Beat, On The Stage and Wonderful Emergency, four new songs showcased on her MySpace site.

  • Tickets cost £5 on 0871 704 2054 or online at www.picturehouses.co.uk