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Originally from the Highlands, now based in Scotland’s capital city, Niamhy Mac is a relative newcomer to the live scene. Despite this, the young artist has already sold-out shows in Edinburgh and performed at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival. Niamhy’s songwriting is influenced by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan and combines her more Scottish traditional folk roots / influences too. Live, Niamhy often performs with her backing band, catch her (and band) plus support from Mima Merrow and MC Blance on 20 November 2023 at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh.

Sending it into the start of next week every Sunday at Sneaky Pete’s

UK’s rock radio titans Planet Rock penned: “Expect his music to walk to the beat of legends past but with its own distinctly modern, toe-tapping swagger” in anticipation of his new music, and who can argue? As whether it’s chart success, selling out venues or working with industry heavyweights, Liverpool-born vocalist and songwriter Dan Byrne has checked it off. The former frontman and songwriter of Revival Black (who notably entered the UK Official Charts at #2 this year) is now set to reach new heights showcasing his voice and presence as a solo artist. Fresh out of legendary producer Andy Snap’s studio, where Dan tracked lead vocals for Myke Gray’s (Skin, Jagged edge, UFO) latest release, he is now laser focused and raring to release his new material to a new, wider audience.

Heyday is a queer night for people passionate about house music, with Prosumer, former resident of Berghain’s Panorama Bar. We are delighted to have him call Sneaky Pete’s his occasional club home.

Now a popular NTS Radio resident, he’s continued to tour globally and is now equally well known as a frequent flyer at Homobloc, Glastonbury’s Block9 and NYC Downlow, Love International and numerous saucy Boiler Rooms.

Indie-rock outfit The Rackets began playing London’s live-music circuit while still underage. They have since headlined iconic venues such as Camden Assembly, The Fiddler, and The Amersham Arms. The band released their debut single ‘I Don’t Mind’ in 2022, followed by the self-produced ‘Back in a Minute’ the following year. Their music combines the raw guitar of The Libertines and the early days of The Strokes while drawing on indie influences like Courteeners and The Maccabees. With a heap of new music on the horizon, The Rackets are here to stay.

Formed in NY in 2018, these ferocious double-drumming electronic punks toured USA as support to IDLES. For fans of Death Grips, Danny Brown, Sabotage-era Beastie Boys and Bad Brains… yet Lip Critic are like no one else.

Formed in 2018 in New York, Lip Critic is the project of Bret Kaser, Connor Kleitz, Daniel Eberle, and Ilan Natter. The band is comprised of two samplers, two drummers and vocals. Through their untraditional instrumentation, Lip Critic executes an eclectic blend of punk, hardcore, club, modernistic pop sounds, and structures without inhibition. Paired with eccentric grandstand-style vocals, Lip Critic delivers a uniquely engaging live performance that rivals the hyper-stylized production on their records. These performances are heavily focused on improvisation and experimentation, including extended and remixed versions of songs, as well band members attaching portable lights to their bodies. Their projects include “Kill Lip Critic” in 2019, “Lip Critic II” in 2020 and “Lip Critic: Truth Revealed” in 2021.

“You’ll have fun with Lukas” Sandy Hagenbach (Dr Banana)

Welcoming a stalwart British DJ to Sneaky Pete’s Club for his Scottish debut.

The Wizard of Wobbly Techno: Lukas Wigflex

16 years in the game, one half of Nottingham’s infamous Wigflex parties and a record collection in the thousands there are few better suited to close out our last party of 2023.

Expect cutting-edge minimal, low-end wobbles and rare goodness all night.

Producer/vocalist Grove contorts dancehall, bass and hip-hop into a brand new beast, spurred by sensual liberation and political defiance. Inspired by the DIY nature and ethos of punk, the catharsis of dance music & the power of Jamaican soundsystem culture, Grove feeds you food for thought at the dance and enough energy to turn thought into action.

Emerging from community studios where their sound was carved within an enriching fringe group of young creatives, Grove moves from firmly rooted DIY circles with a powerful drive towards lyrical realness and collective wellness alongside their music collaborator EJ:AKIN.

As a sharp new voice, Grove released their debut EP ‘Queer + Black’ in February 2021; an exploration of identity, both personal (‘Black/Sticky’) and political (‘Fuck Ur Landlord’), and a deft combination of punchy hooks and splintering beats beamed in from a club in 3021 AD. To date, their sound has been publicly championed by Mary Anne Hobbs, Steve Lamacq, Jamz Supernova and Jack Saunders.

After a 2022 of tearing up festivals worldwide and supporting the likes of Bob Vylan, Peaches, BABii & Moonchild Sanelly, Grove’s first single of 2023, ‘BIG BOOTS’ is a timely riposte to the monarchy, imperialism, systemic racism and a flame to the bunting choking the streets of the UK.

The boundary-pushing NTS host Raji Rags joins us for a one-off special DRIFT event celebrating 5 five extraordinary years of musical exploration into the periphery. Famed for his extensive knowledge across a huge range of musical genres, fans of his residency are more than familiar with his ability to consistently select hidden gems from a huge array of styles and you’ll often hear him drawing from jazz, soul, hip-hop, leftfield techno, jungle and beyond in a single show.

Raj’s commitment to the scene extends far beyond his radio work and few can match his lifetime of contribution to music and nightlife. He co-runs the world-renowned London hip-hop collective Livin’ Proof (bringing artists such ASAP Rocky and Danny Brown to the UK), manages the label OTIH Records (recently releasing work from the seminal Jazz outfit Speakers Corner Quartet) and has continually pushed things forward from behind the scenes during his time with Bleep, R&S, Create Define Release and Boiler Room over the course of his illustrious career. Truly a legend of UK underground music, we can’t wait to welcome him to Sneaks for a genre-traversing midweek celebration fitting for five years of DRIFT!