Sneaky Pete's

Labelling his sound as ‘art-rap’ or ‘future R&B’, ATO’s fresh sound is reflective of his unique childhood that saw him jump between New York, Seoul and London before settling in York.

Taking influence from a rich diaspora of genres, ATO’s most recent work blends drum and bass with sparkling hyper-pop – all the while delivering nuanced reflections on race and identity with cut throat precision.

Tea Room Records is back again for the new year. After our launch party back in April, head office is delighted to announce the second residents showcase which will be held on 12th October at the infamous Sneaky Pete’s once again.

Returning residents Hugo and Harvey have been busy all Summer. Hugo was able to debut in London, host his first festival with his imprint ‘Sally Can’t Swim’, and will be supporting Interplanetary Criminal in October. Harvey has continued to master his trade, most recently supporting Desert Sound Colony in London, slowly becoming a household name in the Scottish capital.

Alex (AKA forelle) is a regular on the Durham club scene and will be making his Scottish debut on the 12th. Having played in venues ranging from nightclubs to open air terraces, and supporting artists such as Aleksandir, Demuja and Barry Can’t Swim, his debut b2b with Hugo will not be one to miss.

Tea Room co-founder Henry Edwards will be closing out the night for us. Having supported the likes of Mall Grab, Liam Doc, Eclair Fifi, Dan Shake and Tech Support, expect some sumptuous rhythms until 3.

Daithí is an Irish multi-instrumentalist producer that has long had a fascination with capturing organic sounds and samples.

His name has become synonymous with raising the bar for the live dance experience, mixing in unique elements like his signature fiddle – a symbol of his traditional Irish upbringing – alongside a chorus of talented musicians who elevate songs that have been purpose-built for a widescreen arena.

Bedded in electronica, Daithí’s sound has moved beyond a fusion of Ireland’s past and present to a world of rich texture, veering from deep house music to ambient arrangements, both in the form of instrumental narratives and vocally-charged supporting characters.

The result takes the listener from the undeniably personal to the universally cinematic, a deft collision of Daithí’s propensity for storytelling, his capacity to reimagine the environment around him, and the ability to open up his world to those who seek escape.

We are giving non-House and non-Techno, Disco not Disco, band-driven music a fresh pair of Sneaks.

Every Tuesday, Nick, Peaky and special guests mix… Arthur Russell, Baxter Dury, Bodega, Blondie, Brian Eno, clash, Bowie, Diana Ross, Fat Whites, Fela Kuti, Grace Jones, Iggy Pop, Janaelle Monae, Khruangbin, LCD Soundsystem, Lizzy Mercier Descloux, Mac Demarco, MC5, Minor Threat, Parquet Courts, Pixies, Ram Jam, The Slits, Sugarcubes, Tame Impala, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, White Denim and Frank Zappa.

China Bears consist of twin brothers Ivan (guitar / vox) and Frazer (guitar) alongside bassist James and drummer Dean.  Their latest single is called ‘Back To How It Was’ and classic China Bears it was, too – all trembling guitars and mournful vocals building to a thoroughly piqued peak.
‘Back To How It Was’ is also taken from the forthcoming China Bears’ third EP ‘All That Distance’, which is due out in September followed by a UK tour in October, including a headline show at London’s Moth Club – full dates below.  The summertime will see the release of a brand new EP track called ‘Someone Kill This Party’, which encapsulates the increasingly vigorous, ever-vivacious China Bears live show, a set full of melodic thrust and half-maddened emotions, with emboldened singer Ivan driving the band onwards.
You get the sense that for China Bears there is little time to waste. One of the many, many casualties of the Covid 19 impact on SXSW ‘20, China Bears were then supposed to find some solace playing a springtime tour of the UK…which then got rescheduled for September…which was re-rescheduled for spring 2021…which finally took place in October last year. Making up for that lost time the Bears have hurtled into 2022, headlining a sell out show at The Lexington in London in February and storming through official showcases at SXSW in Austin, Focus Wales and The Great Escape in Brighton.
After self-releasing 3 singles the alt-indie five-piece teamed up with Fierce Panda Records for the release of the EPs ‘I’ve Never Met Anyone Like You’ and ‘Statue Still’, picking up attention from the likes of BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Gigwise, NPR & Radio X. Along the way China Bears have played extensively around the UK, with notable support slots for bands such as: Genghar, The Districts, To Kill A King, Geneva, Neon Waltz and The Howl & The Hum. Next up they head out to these fine venues here, here and there…

For our next instalment at Sneaky Pete’s we welcome Edinburgh based DJ DAV.

Support from 1BPM & Sam Selecta.

Straddling indie-pop and psych-rock, the Brighton band make “Dreamily beautiful indie pop” (CLASH)

“A shimmering blend of soulful indie-pop and a 70s soaked rhythm section” – The Line of Best Fit?

This is a 14+ accompanied event

Highlights for the foursome include online support from tastemaker blogs for their last 2 EP’s, including DORK, DIY, Gigwise, Line of Best Fit and many more. The singles have also received Radio X, Radio One and BBC Introducing airplay as well as landing and maintaining Spotify playlisting on editorials including Hot New Bands, Garden Indie, Lovely Little Playlist, Lo-Fi Indie, Garden Indie and Alt Rocked, with their single ‘Hometown’ amassing over an incredible 1.4 million streams.

Their captivating and flawless live shows have earned them festivals spots at ILMC, The Great Escape and Wildpaths, invited to support PINS, VANT and Swimming Tapes, as well as touring the UK with Trudy & The Romance. 

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

Postal is our weekly Sunday session with cheap tickets for the hottest names in underground dance, and our pick of Scotland’s finest selectors.

Formed in the heart of England in the town of Northampton, Sarpa Salpa (named after a hallucinogenic fish!) have evolved both physically and musically to achieve their current form. Marcus Marooth, George Neath , Meg Amirghiasvand and Charlie Doe are four friends whose individual tastes and talents came together perfectly to become Sarpa Salpa. With influences spanning the breadth of the indie, pop and rock spectrum, Sarpa Salpa create a sound that is uniquely their own and has won them a loyal fanbase across the UK and beyond.

With extensive support from the likes of BBC 6 Music legend Steve Lamacq and BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jack Saunders, Sarpa Salpa have amassed an impressive array of radio accolades including BBC Introducing Track of the Week (Casanova), Radio 1’s Next Wave (Say Something), and Jack Saunder’s Tune of the Week (Forwards Backwards). In addition, the band have received numerous plays on BBC Introducing, BBC 6 Music, Amazing Radio, Radio X and across the Student Radio Association Network (Class of 2021). Sarpa Salpa’s music has also been used several times on hit E4 series Made in Chelsea bringing their blend of indie disco to a whole new audience.