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London based Alice Costelloe – formerly of critically acclaimed shoegaze duo Big Deal (Mute) and previously live bassist for Superfood – independently released her debut solo EP ‘So Neurotic (under the name Al Costelloe) in September 2023. In 2024, Alice Costelloe signed to cult UK label Moshi Moshi Records and released her second EP ‘When It’s The Time’ – working with producer Mike Lindsay (Laura Marling, Anna B Savage, Tunng). Since embarking on her solo career Alice Costelloe has sold out numerous London headline shows, performed at tastemaker festivals including The Great Escape and Live At Leeds, embarked on full UK/EU tours, supporting the likes of Future Islands, Demob Happy, Gengahr and Wings Of Desire along the way. To date, Alice Costelloe has received consistent rotation and glowing endorsements from BBC 6 Music and press adoration from notable tastemakers such as The Guardian, Loud And Quiet, NME, DIY Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, Dork Magazine, The New Cue, The Line of Best Fit and more, giving the project a firm seal of approval.

Delicately treading the tightrope between folk and post-rock, Brighton’s ladylike inhabit a particular kind of quiet. Formed from friendships that predate the band itself, the quartet serve their folk rare: raw and pastoral, but with a side of textural, atmospheric builds directly wired into the tensions of the modern world.

It’s a formula that has gained them slots at Green Man, Left Of The Dial, The Great Escape, and Dot To Dot, plus supports with Ugly, Mary in the Junkyard and Lime Garden. Early champions at radio and press include KEXP, BBC 6 Music, Apple 1, Radio X, DIY, So Young, and Rough Trade.

McGarry is a Singer/Songwriter from Bathgate, West Lothian. He started making music at a young age, and started releasing music in 2025. Inspired by the likes of Calum Bowie, Nathan Evans, Pat Hamilton, and Odhran Murphy. 

Internationally acclaimed blues-rock musician and outstanding guitarist Eric Steckel returns to Europe in Fall 2026—touring in the release year of his new album Sandstorm. With a rapidly growing international following in the rock and blues-rock scene, Steckel is known for his distinctive guitar tone and a powerful, dynamic live show that consistently wins over new audiences.

Ahead of the album, two singles have already been released via OPEN / SPV Recordings: “When It Rains, It Pours” and the latest “Back To Life”—both showcasing Steckel’s signature mix of blues-rooted intensity and hard rock, driven by big riffs and hooky, memorable melodies.

James Lavelle comes to Scotland this September for two early DJ sets at Free Time – Sneaky Pete’s day party series in Edinburgh and Glasgow.

For the past 30 years, James Lavelle has been at the forefront of global club culture. Known as much for his eclectic DJ sets as for his production work with UNKLE, Lavelle has been lauded as a highly influential tastemaker and musical curator as founder of pioneering record label Mo’ Wax, and has served as resident at several of the world’s top nightclubs including Fabric, Zouk, Womb, Watergate, and Space.

NYC band GIFT are back in Sep! One of our favourite past guests, they return with newfound dance energy on their gothic new record Illuminator, which Anthony Fantano has the hots for. So he should! Their psychey wash is suddenly crisp, direct and fully realised. It’s a special one.

Having assembled on a lark in the Big Apple from roots as diverse as Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Brazil and Boston, GIFT leaned on their collective deep experiences in numerous non-performing aspects of the biz as part of settling on a bold new sound – a dizzying blend of early shoegaze, classic ’90s alternative rock and even modern pop.

Indeed, that GIFT emerged somewhat fully formed on their 2022 debut album Momentary Presence was a testament to the untapped creative potential laying deep within, and it wasn’t long before the band was pricking up the ears of adventurous listeners both at home and across the Atlantic Ocean.

Now, Illuminator, their Aug 23 debut album for revered New York independent label Captured Tracks, is the long-awaited payoff of GIFT’s ever-growing musical and human chemistry. And while nods are apparent to label forerunners such as Beach Fossils, DIIV and Wild Nothing, GIFT are shepherding those elements into wondrous new vessels for the present moment – sleek, often danceable and frequently mesmerizing.

Free Time presents an early DJ set from Sofia Kourtesis at Sneaky Pete’s, 6-10pm

14+ this show is for all persons 14 years and over standing only. Under 18s MUST be accompanied by an adult. Doors 7pm curfew 10pm. IF you have access needs or the price of a ticket is a barrier please contact us. Venue is on the ground floor.

CRASHKID have appeared in The Scotsman, New Found Sound, Amazing Radio and thanks to a packed out tent on the Off Axis stage at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival the Ross-shire Journal. For fans of Royal Blood, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Declan McKenna, and Talking Heads.

Luxembourg’s breakout indie star Francis of Delirium joins us for two Scottish dates this September following the release of new album ‘Run, Run Pure Beauty’.

Lead single ‘Little Black Dress’ is a soaring slice of power pop that’s as catchy as it is cathartic. In singular Francis of Delirium style, guitars and drums crescendo with sugar-rush vocal melodies, paired with a sting of Gen-Z melancholy and Jana’s heart-on-sleeve, emotionally intelligent songwriting that’s formed such a strong connection with her fans.

Since their debut album Lighthouse was released in March 2024 – named as one The Guardian’s Readers Favourite Albums of the year – Francis of Delirium were proclaimed “Luxembourg’s first Indie Queen” by Uncut, whilst NME lauded the band for “putting Luxembourg on the map”.

Without stopping to catch a breath, Francis of Delirium undertook an extensive EU and UK tour, followed by 11 headline dates in the US and Canada, a huge set at Primavera Sound, and support slots for Alanis Morissette, bôa and Blondshell.