Sneaky Pete's

Hailing from the Welsh town of Carmarthen, Adwaith grew up surrounded by a rich tradition of Welsh-language indie-rock, and a tight-knit scene of experimental, artistically-minded bands that frequented their beloved local venue The Parrot. Inspired by the lineage of boldly experimental bands that emerged out of Wales in the ‘80s – Datblygu, TraddodiadOfnus and Fflaps to name three groups spearheading new wave Welsh rock music at the time – Adwaith knew that they wanted to be similarly uncompromising in their own vision. When Hollie Singer, Gwenllian Anthony and Heledd Owen first went about founding their own band in 2015, they were also equally influenced by newer acts they’d seen playing at local indie venues and Welsh-Language music festivals, where they bore witness to another new wave of musicians wielding Welsh as an exciting musical instrument.

After signing to Carmarthen-based indie label Libertino, Adwaith released their debut single ‘Pwysau’ in 2016, and steadily built on these promising foundations as they delved into mangled, free-wheeling post-punk recalling just some of their heroes: CAN, The Breeders, and NEU! That same year, debut album ‘Melyn’ perfectly skewered the anxiety and unease of becoming an adult in a fraught political climate, in a region too often sidelined and ignored by Westminster. The record went on to win the prestigious Welsh Music Prize, and the likes of BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, KEXP, NPR and BBC Introducing’s Huw Stephens all threw their support behind the group along the way.

In 2022, meanwhile, the band released their widescreen follow-up ‘Bato Mato’ – inspired by illuminating train journey into the remote rural reaches of Siberia aboard the Trans-Siberian Express to play UU.Sound festival in Ulan-Ude. In a historic first, the band became the first act ever to win the Welsh Music Prize twice over, and now have three headline tours, two acclaimed Glastonbury sets and Manic Street Preachers and IDLES support slots under their belts.

Adwaith might be a band with clear roots set down in Wales – but looking towards the future, they’re now keenly focused on taking the language worldwide.

Founder of the party and local heavyweight yung kidd makes his way for his second ever all night long set, this time in our wee red booth. Inspired by UK sounds, his approach will take you on a genre bending journey through experimental pastels of house and garage, dubstep and grime, UK funky and Leftfield, jungle and drum and bass and beyond. Reflecting 6 years of playing and listening to old and new underground.

Glasgow party starters Cannae Beat It make the pilgrimage to the capital to debut their night at Sneaky Pete’s.

DRUMA on the headline!

South London alt-rock newcomers Dead Air are already causing an early stir on the live circuit with their arrestingly fresh brand of alt-rock.

Drawing influence from that shared love of melodic, heavy, riff-driven rock (think Queens of The Stone Age, meets Deftones, Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chilli Peppers) the three piece have the fundamentals of the genre down pat, all topped off with Moonasar’s powerhouse vocal hooks that together create the uniquely Dead Air sound—not to mention an attitude and live show that is pure, unbridled, cathartic energy.

Quickly breaking away from the pack driven by the success of 2022 debut EP, City Sins and lead single, ‘Teeth Grinder’, which racked up over 700K organic views and 13K subscribers on YouTube—Dead Air have so far been supported by BBC Radio 1 Introducing Rock, Kerrang! Radio, and Planet Rock, and have played Bloodstock, Isle of White Festival, and have toured with Himalayas.

With their new E.P ‘Elements’ out February 7th on Fly Tip Records, the trio are ones to watch in 2025 , and are poised to show the world just how refreshing their re-energised strain of alternative rock is.

Fair Weather Son (Mark Ellis) is an Edinburgh based Singer, producer and BMG published songwriter who has been writing and performing for 20 years. His last two releases 38 Years (4,500 Spotify streams) and Measures (1,172 Spotify streams) both received national radio play on BBC Scotland along with multiple local radio stations and also made their way on to the Amazing Radio’s Best In Country playlist among many other playlists.

Jim Gellatly of Amazing Radio describes Fair Weather Son as “Timeless Americana and New Wave with Elvis Costello vibes.”

Releasing his self-produced EP in 2020, the lead single This Thing Is Better later received radio play on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and Cambridge 105 and inspired award winning director Jonnie Howard to animate a video which generated over 14,000 views on YouTube.

RP Boo – a.k.a. Kavain Space is a man who is revered and respected amongst the dance music cognoscenti. He’s cited as one of the originators of Footwork, the fast, repetitive, rhythmically syncopated music & dance style that’s a grandchild of Chicago house and which has been brought to the wider world via releases from Planet Mu and others, alongside internet archaeology from fans, experts and enthusiasts.

Charlotte Jacobs

Vocalist, composer, and producer Charlotte Jacobs makes jazz-flecked avant-pop shaped by literature as well as movement and visual art. Raised in her parents’ gallery in the Flanders countryside, the Belgian-born artist found an affinity with contemporary dance as an adolescent, motivated by choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker, before making the pivot to music and studying jazz vocals at The Royal Conservatory of Ghent. Arranged and produced by Jacobs with the help of engineer and producer Zubin Hensler, a t l a s, her debut solo full-length—and first for New Amsterdam Records—showcases her interest in language as a tool for expression and as a means of grounding her musical ideas. Spanning both Dutch and English, the LP incorporates spoken language for the first time, creating vocal dynamics that add depth and dimension. For more visit charlottejacobsmusic.com

Mally Smith

Mally Smith is a singer-songwriter originally from Boston, now living in Edinburgh. Mally’s childhood love of the melancholy ballads of the British Isles and the political songs of the American folk-revival fuel her thoughtful and honest songwriting. Reminiscent of Shawn Colvin, Aoife O’Donovan, and a young Joni Mitchell, Mally combines tasteful guitar and poetic lyrics with a clear voice that will capture your heart. Mally’s latest single “The Dark” is available now on all music services. You can follow Mally on social media and Spotify at @mallysmith – visit www.mallysmith.com for more

Heyday is a queer night for people passionate about house music with Prosumer (former Berghain/Panorama Bar resident) and special guest Chris Cruse.

Prosumer decamped to Edinburgh from Berlin where he helped shape the sound Berghain’s Panorama Bar alongside long time collaborator Steffi. 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 Boiler Rooms.

Chris Cruse – founder and resident of queer Spotlight party in Los Angeles, Club Toilet Crew in Detroit and based in Berlin – reclaims and celebrates the queer roots of house, techno, disco, and other forms of dance music. His newly-launched Spotlight Records unearths overlooked queer dance music, past and present.

An eclectic 3 piece band taking influences from all different genres of music!