Sneaky Pete's

Hailing from the east of Scotland, Dropkick have drawn on influences such as Wilco, Tom Petty and The Jayhawks to produce their own blend of harmony-driven, power-pop for well over a decade. The band will play a set to celebrate the release of their new album, ‘The Wireless Revolution’ (Rock Indiana records/ Hurrah Musica).  

“This is country-pop at its finest.” Maverick Magazine 

“Those who have yet to latch onto them are surely missing something special….Indie, powerpop, accomplished harmonies, alt. country tendencies. What’s not to love?” The Herald newspaper 
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The Wynntown Marshals: 
Edinburgh-based The Wynntown Marshals have been at the vanguard of the UK Americana scene for the last 15 years; their blend of power pop, rock and country sounds has graced four studio albums, a handful of EPs and a ten-year career retrospective. 

Described as ‘Europe’s best Americana band’ following the release of their debut album ‘Westerner’ in 2010, the band has grown from strength to strength and continues to garner praise from peers and critics alike. ‘Big Ideas’ – released in 2022 – is arguably their most fully-realised recording to date. 

We are back once again after our last sell out with UK bass veteran Notion. This time with Edinburgh’s finest to offer in all things bass, UKG hotshot George IV & DNB up and comer Refracta. This one is set to be special.

Strictly house party vibes all night long

Pale Blue Eyes are a young electro-modernist guitar group based in Devon in Britain’s southwest. Their horizon-wide pop and compelling rhythms build on the great German kosmische Musik and on alt-rock sounds at their most artful. Debut album Souvenirs was released on Full Time Hobby in 2022 – and was greeted with much acclaim. 

PBE have become playlist regulars on BBC 6 Music, with singles TV Flicker, Globe and Little Gem all featuring. The trio are now looking forward to a busy touring schedule in 2023. They have recently supported bands including Slowdive, Public Service Broadcasting, Sea Power, W.H. Lung, International Teachers of Pop, Penelope Isles and Drahla – and have appeared at festivals including Sea Change, Krankenhaus, S?n, Mutations and Supersonic in Paris.

MOJO – “A shimmering Kraut-rail trip to Asgard.”
Louder Than War – “Astonishing… conducting Neu! on a ride to the far pop pavilions.”
Clash – “Masterful… gorgeous… heart-warming optimism.”
Uncut – “Joyous… propulsive… exhilarating.”
Line Of Best Fit – “‘Like all great debuts, both a culmination of their beginnings as well as a pointer to the wide-open road ahead. ”

MAN ON MAN’s triumphant and pop-powered return, Provincetown is the result of an accidental band moving with sudden intention and two once-new partners growing into a deeper relationship. Written largely in that tip-of-the-Cape haven that gives the record its name, Provincetown cavorts even as it poses complicated questions about what it means to be queer, alive, and in love in the first quarter of this anxious American century. There are peppy hookup-app blues, queer history lessons set to contagious electroclash, unfettered celebrations of sex and summertime fun—glitter bombs all, set off to light up these often-dark times. “Windows down, let ’em see/We’ve got nothing to hide,” they sing during the enormous and insistent “I Feel Good,” boldly answering the title’s refrain with “I feel great/In these United States.” It is, like all of Provincetown, a massive rainbow flag in the ground—not a statement of existence so much as a proclamation of defiant thriving. Cum, if you will, and take it.

DJ Fuckoff comes to RARE for her Edinburgh debut.

Bring your A game, we’re ready to party.

Juliette Pearl Davis and Joachim Polack aren’t just musical collaborators – they’re also life partners. As Pearl & the Oysters, they make songs that speak to eclectic tastes in music and pop culture; as Juju and Jojo, they’re kindred spirits. What began as a high-school friendship in Paris blossomed into a creative and personal relationship that has spanned decades and continents.

In another life, Juliette and Joachim made pop music in Paris but when the opportunity arose, the pair skipped town for the U.S. After four years immersed in the open-minded DIY scene of Gainesville, Florida, Pearl & The Oysters headed to Los Angeles, where they connected with local artists and finished up Coast 2 Coast.

Coast 2 Coast draws on this experience for its colorful cocktail of sounds: the swamps of Florida and sandy L.A. beaches under a mirrorball sun; a radio picking up a faraway broadcast before tuning into an oldies pop station; crashing waves that melt into the sound of Juliette’s white noise machine.

Guests on the album include Lætitia Sadier (Stereolab), Riley Geare (Unknown Mortal Orchestra), Alan Palomo (Neon Indian), Dent May, and Alex Brettin (Mild High Club). Coast 2 Coast documents Juliette and Joachim’s move across the U.S. and the unfamiliar feeling of being settled, having found a “sense of ‘home’ in one another.”

The Positive Experience cordially invites you to a night of vibrant performances and unforgettable memories, and the category is masquerade ball! Step into a world of masked musical intrigue and infectious grooves this Bonfire Night at the iconic Sneaky Pete’s.

**Event Highlights**
– **Live Performances:** Immerse yourself in the dynamic fusion of punk and hip-hop as The Positive Experience takes center stage, accompanied by the incredible talents of Bee Asha and Malaikah, gracing you with a stellar lineup showcasing the very best of Scotland’s hip-hop and R&B scene.

– **Masquerade Competition:** Are you ready to showcase your flamboyance and creativity? Embrace the spirit of the ball and participate in our mask competition for a chance to win! Leave the night a bottle of bucky richer, or take home some of our sparkly new merch! The name of the game is extravagance! DIY masks are encouraged—whether you’re a crafting maestro or a first-time glue gun enthusiast, let your imagination run wild. Or just reuse your Halloween mask (we know you paid good money for it)! It’s all about embracing the eccentricity and having a blast!

– **Dance the Night Away:** The masks may be optional, but the undeniable groove is not. Whether you’re giving Met Gala or a trip to the supermarket, prepare to move, sway, and lose yourself in the irresistible rhythms of our extraordinary lineup.

Morning Dancer is the third album from Matthew and the Atlas, the project led by British songwriter Matt Hegarty. Across Hegarty’s first two LPs (‘Other Rivers’ and ‘Temple’) and the four stripped back EPs that preceded and followed them, he has traversed a range of musical territories from classic acoustic folk, to dramatic synth-laden electronica, and urgent guitar led alt-rock. The common thread has been a songwriting style that marries a subtle melodic sensibility with lyrics full of natural imagery and dark emotional heft – all delivered in his striking and distinctive vocal.

In the process Hegarty has quietly built a major cult following in Europe and the US. Armed with a collection of new songs in the second half of 2018, Hegarty found his way to Bristol based producer Ali Chant (Perfume Genius, Youth Lagoon, Gruff Rhys). They clicked immediately, and recorded and mixed Morning Dancer in an intensive six week stint, which saw Hegarty recording for the first time with his full five-piece touring band. The record has familiar elements – the energy and intensity of the live show, stripped and delicate confessional moments, and touches of the synth heavy drama that characterized his debut. To that mix, Chant and Hegarty have added flourishes of brass and woodwind and a playful looseness to the production and arrangements that takes the songs and Hegarty’s voice to a new place altogether.