Sneaky Pete's

Johnny’s sofa in Colchester after abandoning a job in a Midlands petrol station for the dazzling lights of Essex. They didn’t have a plan. But they had guitars. With explosive live performances of singalong anti-anthems, PET NEEDS began smashing sets on stages throughout the UK, screaming stories of disastrous job interviews, self-destruction and heading down the river on an inflatable kayak. They continued throughout 2019 at a blistering pace. 

As with everyone, plans for a summer filled with festivals and shows were pulled during the lockdown and the band had to have a re-think.

On the day they were meant to be playing Berlin Arena, Johnny and George went for yet another furlough walk around a reservoir. Which is where it was decided. 2020 would instead be the year for the band to finish writing and recording their debut album, Fractured Party Music. No time like the present, eh?

After meeting at Camden Rocks 2019, friend Frank Turner came on board to mix and master the record, the one man able to harness this collision of frenetic energy stored up from months bereft of live shows. Splitting everyone’s lockdown hangovers with screeching feedback, tangled wiry riffs, and sharp, cynic-baiting lyrics that are spat, chanted and hollered, this is nine months of phantom gigs pumped into 33 minutes.

This month Volens Chorus are reaching out across The North sea to bring you an incognito artist who’s high energy, peak euphoric tunes and DJ mixes have been on our radar for a while, HEDO HYDR8. Their atmospheric ecstasy inducing productions have gained themselves recognition world wide with plays on Six Music as well as plays from many masters of the underground, including the likes of Solid Blake, Mumdance and Laurel Halo to name a few. Pairing their production prowess with their invigorating mixes being played out across the NTS and Rinse FM airwaves makes HEDO HYDR8 a formidable booking for the Volens Chorus residency in Sneaky Petes.

With Support from Volens Chorus residents it’s set to be the hot and sweaty Sneakies pit we all know and love.

Ending the year on a proper high as we welcome Digging The Underground for a night of music from the golden age of garage and dubstep! This one has been in the works for quite some time; Raph & Lola have been tearing up the cowgate and beyond for the last couple of years with their weighty selections, combining old school garage sensibilities with a spellbinding approach to bass driven music.

Celebrating the release of his new single “Sound of the Underground” we welcome Archie Holmes to Sneaky Pete’s for a hit debut at the best club in the world.

Morrison Street invite Glasgows own SoundCloud demon DJ TRACKSÜIT over to sneaks for a night of high energy hardgroovey power.

Weaving together a fusion of classic rock and modern alternative, the Fat Stacks are a dynamic new Edinburgh based band, led by the charismatic front man Declan Gibson.

After forming during a jam session at the cities central, Illium café, Marchmont, the band have begun taking the scene by storm and are eagerly looking forward to revisiting the intimate grass roots scene at Sneaky Petes very soon.

The Academics – A hard to pin down rock power trio with a unique combination of screaming vocals and funked up rhythms, interspersed with tender ballads. There’s something for everyone, but an enjoyment of Hendrix, John Mayer and Foo Fighters wouldn’t be remiss.

Niamh Corkey – Niamh Corkey is a 22 year old singer-songwriter based in Edinburgh, whose writing effortlessly floats between musings of folk, indie, country and jazz. Each style is comfortably bound together with the ethereal command of her voice. Niamh delivers harrowing hooks, heavenly harmonies and holistic storytelling to her listeners.

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

Fresh from her top-selling Edinburgh International Festival Fringe showcase, collaborative community artist and songwriter Eve Simpson has been reaching audiences across the country with her Geordie-Scottish folk/pop stylings, chosen as BBC Scotland’s Track of the Week earlier this year. Eve returns to Sneaky Pete’s with an early Christmas party, and a stellar line-up of surprise, festive guests, to celebrate a triumphant year selling out her debut London headline show, playing major Scottish festivals: Edinburgh Hogmanay and Celtic Connections, and embarking on her first UK headline tour, with the support of Help Musicians. Featured across BBC 6 Music, BBC Scotland, BBC Introducing, and Frankie’s Amazing Radio show, she has supported artists from the Elephant Sessions to Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, landing editorial playlists and scoring the North East segment of a FOCAL International award-winning film.

Sarah Owens is an Edinburgh based , Irish singer/songwriter who draws a lot of inspiration from the indie/folk scene. She has been playing in Edinburgh on and off for 9 years. During this time she has collaborated with other Edinburgh based musicians which have taken her to very exciting places, such as a mini European tour and singing backing vocals for Mike McKenzie at TRNSMT. After taking a break for a couple of years she had her debut for Sofar Sounds in Edinburgh during the summer which reignited her love for performing her originals live. She’s so excited for Eve’s Christmas party, it’s going to be such a magical night

Callum Pitt is inspired by the rawness & honesty of artists like Elliott Smith, Julien Baker, Adrianne Lenker & Sufjan Stevens, Callum Pitt imbues his indie-folk with a grand, orchestral, chamber pop sensibility plus an alt-rock edge. Despite using music often as a canvas to openly discuss depression & anxiety, as well as political unrest, Callum still manages to imprint feelings of optimism and unity – alongside genuine warmth & honesty – throughout his songs. His debut album ‘In the Balance’ was released on 2nd June 2023. 

28-year-old Pitt has been working on his craft for over a decade, beginning as a teenager in the Newcastle pub scene & gradually refining his thoughtful, poetic songwriting voice, leading to festivals such as The Great Escape, Deer Shed & The Long Road and support slots with Donovan Woods, Adia Victoria, Jordan Mackampa and Cattle & Cane. Callum’s development as a songwriter has been recognised with accolades such as ‘Alan Hull Award’ for songwriters in 2019 & the ‘Fender Player Plus’ competition in 2022. As a result of his tireless work ethic, as an independent artist, Callum has amassed over 6 million streams, with releases landing on Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday’ playlists 17 times & received airplay from BBC Radio 1 & BBC 6 Music. 

Meanwhile, he’s studying a masters in Occupational Therapy & has worked with children, young people & adults with disabilities through various outlets, including therapeutic music work, giving him a new perspective on the cathartic & unifying power of music.

We are delighted to be hosting two of EHFM’s young teams, residents old and new, LUCKY DIP and YBZ COLLECTIVE!

Cowgate queens of hard dance Lucky Dip have been dominating the Edinburgh scene and beyond over the last year with their infectious high energy sets, ranging from Jersey and Latin tek to gabber and hardstyle. Their Sneaky Pete’s residency is continually pushing boundaries with guests such as Colombian 2AT and Mutt Klub’s flirty.lollipop33.

Exciting new residents YBZ Collective cut their teeth playing upstairs in The Bongo Club for the legendary Mumbo Jumbo and have smashed appearances at Kelburn Garden Party and Postal Sunday’s. They’re going to be bringing UK bass, garage and breaks to the first half of the night.

As always, proceeds go towards keeping the station running!

See you there!