Sneaky Pete's

Described as “both very traditional and highly flexible” by Folkworld Magazine’s Alex Monaghan, and as “one of the most energetic and creative acts to take root in the local Celtic music scene this century” by Boston Irish Reporter Sean Smith, Scottish Fish present a fresh take on traditional and contemporary Scottish and Cape Breton music. After growing up steeped in the Boston Celtic music scene, these five young women began touring at an early age, quickly enchanting domestic and international audiences with their youthful enthusiasm, creative arrangements, and sensitive performances. As described by a concertgoer, “this powerhouse quintet wows listeners with a luscious and exciting sound, at times five instruments sharing one voice, and others a dynamic orchestra of harmony. Their years of friendship cultivate a truly unique musical bond. Their love for each other and the music they create is a gift they offer to anyone willing to listen.”

Petrichor is the moniker for the music of Reuben Eves. He opts to create experimental, unconventionally structured tracks surrounding themes such as his internal struggles with mental health issues including severe OCD; relationships within his life, and social/political commentary. Petrichor’s music is predominantly dark of style and instrumentation, with use of bassy synths, eerie strings and ghostly reverb. Blending a variety of influences from classical compositions to cloud-rap, bringing a fresh take to alternative electronic music.

Having published music online for a few years, this will be his first live gig, performing his upcoming `EP “A Black Dog” alongside unreleased tracks.

Supporting Petrichor will be local legends Bladud! Fresh from supporting rising stars Legss on their “Unreal” tour, they are a six-piece Art Rock band. Since debuting at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, they’ve shared stages with the likes of Blue Bendy and Bible Club, quickly carving out a space for themselves in the Edinburgh underground scene. Their music blends intricate – and sometimes abrasive – guitar work with intimate passages, pairing textured instrumentation with spoken-sung vocals and pop-leaning melodies. Bladud! craft songs that are both forward thinking and unexpectedly tender, marking them as one of Scotland’s most compelling emerging acts.

Cowgate Block Party is a new Edinburgh-based multi-venue festival celebrating discovery, emerging artists and local culture. Taking place across three iconic Cowgate venues, the event aims to shine a spotlight on new sounds and the creative heartbeat of the city.

Lineup – Alex Apolline, Bathing Suits, Bikini Body, Doss, Dream Nails, Ellis D, Filmstar, Fourth Daughter, Girl Group, Gurry Wurry, Insider Trading, No Bad News In Heaven, Quiet Years, Sarah/Shaun, Vona Vella

Following the release of their highly anticipated second album ‘A Man For All Seasons’ last week, Saul Adamczewski’s Insecure Men embark on a UK tour in 2026, including two dates in Scotland.

VIC TORR
International Club Musician, in exile from Belarus
“hip-tronic-rock”
– vocals, guitar, keyboards
– for fans of Depeche Mode, Massive Attack The White Stripes, Placebo, Twenty One Pilots

SCEViP
“Immersive electric violin and live looping, Edinburgh based, project, using unconventional techniques to create genre-defying soundscapes, from atmospheric textures to powerful riffs”

Fresh off the back of supporting indie legends Mercury Rev, the last two years has seen Moon Landing build a reputation as one of the most exciting acts in the Northern Ireland music scene.

GENN are a four-piece band based in Brighton, originally from Malta, whose sound fuses post-punk urgency with psychedelic textures and art-rock experimentation. Fronted by the charismatic Leona Farrugia, ?ENN create music that’s both politically charged and deeply personal, built on hypnotic basslines, angular guitars, and infectious grooves. Their songs explore themes of identity, womanhood, and defiance, delivered with raw emotion and an undeniable sense of energy.

Their acclaimed releases — including unum and liminal — have cemented GENN as one of the most exciting voices in the UK’s alternative scene. Drawing on influences from 1970s punk to contemporary post-punk and psych, the band’s sound is bold, rhythmic, and always evolving. On stage, they’re a force of nature — dynamic, theatrical, and unafraid to push boundaries.

Blurring the lines between chaos and control, GENN channel their Mediterranean roots and outsider spirit into something fiercely original. With their fearless attitude and genre-blending sound, they continue to carve out a space entirely their own.

14+ this show is for all persons 14 and over standing only. Everyone UNDER 18 MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult. If you have access needs or the price of a ticket is a barrier contact us.

The Demographic are a promising young indie rock band from Inverness, consisting of William Scully, Malachy Mackintosh, Callum Wilson, Vincent Peteranna and Rory Brown. They’ve released their debut EP, toured Scotland and are influenced by artists including The Strokes, DMA’s, plus Catfish & the Bottlemen. They headline Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH on Friday 6 February 2026

Following a massive sold out show last year, future alt-rock titans HotWax join us at The Caves in February as part of their HOTSHOCK headline tour.

Portland Oregon based garagey krauty goodness for fans of Osses, The White Stripes, The Growlers, and The Doors.

Spanish Horses, a five-piece underground rock band from London. After forming in Paris in 2023, they built a strong local following through frequent shows and thanks to the EP As She Rides By, which marked a turning point. They’ve recently toured the UK and Ireland, supporting Public Image Ltd. and played at Tramlines Festival, while also headlining shows in London. Committed to forging genuine connections with their audience, the band continues to write fresh and sincere music with the aim of making a lasting impact internationally.

‘One of the most exciting new acts today’ – Tramlines Festival

‘Spanish Horses make urgent, relevant alternative rock’ – Hey You Listen to This

Matt Storm makes music that fuses vintage soul and jazz with modern alternative sounds. Matt’s blend of alt soul, often described as “unique yet accessible” touches on themes of vulnerability and hard truths. Currently based in Vancouver, Storm toured Canada extensively in 2023, as well as the UK and Europe. On Spotify his music continues to grow, with “We Went Our Own Ways” cracking 5 million streams. As a producer, he’s worked behind the scenes with JUNO nominated artists. His third official project “Spilt” was released 2024 and mixed by Grammy-award winning Engineer Ben Kane.

Iris Caltwait is an Norweigan artist whose music drifts between dreamlike indie, alt-pop, and cinematic folk. Blending ethereal vocals with lush production and introspective lyrics, she creates songs that feel both intimate and expansive. Drawing comparisons to artists like Weyes Blood, The Japanese House, and Phoebe Bridgers, her sound captures moments of vulnerability and beauty in equal measure. With an emphasis on atmosphere and emotion.

In the wake of his debut electronic album Millenium Madness, Galway DJ/Producer Shampain brings the sweaty circus that is the Millenium Madness tour on the road. Blending the weird, the mad and the wonderful – the tour will take place in selected intimate venues across the UK & Ireland, with a unique twist for each show, delivering a special experience to every city. Expect signature Shampain high energy with special appearances from Beddy Minaj, MANTUA, Lu2k, Hannah Hession, Stella and The Dreaming and more TBA.

Shampain is a Galway-born DJ and producer whose eclectic sets fuse ambient, bass-driven, club and cinematic elements. With more than a decade behind the decks, he has earned a reputation as one of the rare touring DJs whose path is built not on releases, but on a colorful music library, flawless mixing, and a distinctive persona. Now a key figure in Ireland’s underground scene, Shampain continues to push boundaries with his unique sonic style. Shampain co-founded both VSN and G TOWN Records. He also directs the DIY operations at FREAK Magazine; an exciting art and music platform celebrating the weird and wonderful of the audio and visual worlds. Across his first two releases he has worked with acclaimed Irish artists Julie Dawson (Of Newdad) and Elaine Malone, along with underground icons Bethany and Rachel Trench.

Alex Spencer is an 18-year-old artist known for his sharp songwriting, magnetic energy, and vibrant stage presence. After an apprenticeship busking in his native Manchester, he’s since gained support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing, Radio X, CLASH Magazine, and featured globally on the EA SPORTS FC25 soundtrack with his single Nightmares.

His latest and third, independent EP – ‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ explores the urgency of youth, blending personal and cultural influences from many travel adventures and the occasional lyrical use of Spanish as a nod to his second language to also explore wider themes. The release has earned praise from tastemakers including John Kennedy at Radio X, and Jodie Bryant and Mollie King at Radio 1.

On stage with his band, Alex brings to life his own powerful and charismatic brand of indie-pop. He has been billed on major festivals like TRNSMT and Sound City throughout the year, and has supported artists such as The Black Keys, Miles Kane, Jamie Webster, The K’s and Seb Lowe. In 2025, Alex sold out his debut headline show at Manchester’s 500 cap Gorilla, further building his hometown audience.
From the streets to the stage, Alex Spencer is fast becoming one of the UK’s most exciting new artists.

Folk-rock rebels Blackbeard’s Tea Party celebrate 10 years of their seminal album ‘Reprobates’, a collection of stories about wrong’uns from history. They debuted material from the album during their now legendary appearance at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, and it was the album that earned them thousands of new fans.

Mixing sounds of traditional folk and classic rock, Blackbeard’s Tea Party look back to the album that reviewers called “a hell of a lot of fun” (R2 Magazine), “convincing and essential” (fRoots) and “unforgettable and exceedingly invigorating” (Living Tradition).

In this exhilarating live show, the band revisit tracks from ‘Reprobates’, along with other songs of nefarious individuals – past and present – that pack their back catalogue. You’re guaranteed a loud and energetic performance that will bring out the devil inside you.

Plantoid are a Brighton-based four-piece fusing psychedelia, prog, and art-rock into a sound that’s both otherworldly and visceral. Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Chloe Spence, alongside Tom Coyne (guitar), Bernardo Larisch (bass) and Louis Bradshaw (drums), the band build kaleidoscopic songs that shift from delicate textures to explosive riffs. Their Bella Union debut album Terrapath (2024) showcases their dynamic approach—mixing hypnotic grooves, jazz-tinged rhythms, and expansive atmospheres with bold, genre-bending ambition. Immersive, unpredictable, and alive with raw energy, Plantoid offer a live experience that is both transportive and cathartic, appealing to fans of adventurous, boundary-pushing rock.

The Violets bring their unique blend of psychedelic dance and freak folk to Edinburgh for the first time.

Show opened by Neo Soul artist Becca Sloan.

Mark William Lewis creates poetic, genre-blending music that exists between the cracks of indie rock, folk, and dream pop, recalling Dean Blunt and The Durutti Column. Lewis has collaborated with artists like Bar Italia’s Nina Crisante and NYC rapper MIKE, becoming a key figure in London’s innovative underground music scene.

An incandescent cacophony of face melting guitars delivered with husky candy floss vocals all wrapped up in a Glasgow attitude. A mind meld of The Smashing Pumpkins with Miley Cyrus and The Pixies with Avril Lavigne turning out pop hooks over a grungy wall of sound drenched in reverb.

Plasticine are a 4 piece band who are all about noise, melody and attitude. There’s a strong 90’s grunge influence to their sound with huge choruses and maddeningly-infectious melodies as much a hallmark of their sound as overdriven guitars and alt-rock dynamics.

Dublin psych-pop six piece THUMPER have gone from playing small hometown shows to touring Europe extensively, selling out headline shows, opening for Kasabian on their Irish tour, and hitting festivals such as Mad Cool (Madrid), Reading & Leeds (UK), Iceland Airwaves (IS), Haldern Pop (DE), Electric Picnic (IE), United Artists Prague, and many more.

With a line-up of two drummers and four guitarists, THUMPER’s maximalist wall of sound has long since set them apart in the booming Dublin music scene and has them “punching like heavyweights alongside Fontaines DC and The Murder Capital” (Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6). Their debut album Delusions of Grandeur was an epic introduction to the bands psych-drenched rumble which juxtaposes towering walls of distortion with saccharine melody and unabashed hooks.

Belfast art-rock band Junk Drawer are equal parts Pavement, Oh Sees, Frank Zappa and their own special sauce. An incredible live band, they have won multiple Northern Ireland Music Prizes including Best Live Act.

“The best club in the UK for future Rock n Roll stars.” Noel Gallagher

“If you’re going to see the emergence of a new great band you’ll see them at This Feeling first.” Carl Barat

Aberdeen’s The Planet Hour are heading round Scotland on their first Scottish tour, in anticipation of their upcoming debut album.
“Groovy, rocky, folky tunes that shift effortlessly through from style to style” – Voidworks
“One of Aberdeen’s more interesting recent arrivals. Their mix of indie-folk and alt-rock gives weight to songs that stick in your head without shouting for attention.” – PostABDN

Support from Edinburgh’s own THE RAEBURN BROTHERS, with their smooth jangling Indie Pop sounds. EP Household Names released in 2024. The band have spent 2025 writing and recording some new tunes.

Celebrant make music that blends indie-folk songwriting with classical composition and orchestration. Based in Copenhagen, the ensemble uses classical instrumentation as an integral foundation for original songs that combine poetic lyricism and personal themes with intricate and ambitious arrangements. Led by Scottish songwriter/composer Tom Irvine in collaboration with singer Laura Zöschg (IT), and featuring varying constellations of musicians, Celebrant take influence from artists like Sufjan Stevens, Joanna Newsom, Owen
Pallett, and Adrianne Lenker in crafting stark, emotional, connective songs that toe the line between complex and accessible.

Shelf Lives is an Electro-Bass Punk band which is definitely not a real genre.

They make catchy, energetic tunes that bring the abrasiveness and physicality of punk back to a small, cramped house party setting. It’s music so rowdy you can practically feel the sweat on the ceiling and the sound of crushed cans under your feet.

After a few years of creating, releasing and caring-ish what everyone thinks, they now don’t (at all) but are obsessed with experimenting and embracing authentically whatever they feel. The objective is clear and the boundaries intentional; the point is to get every listener to feel something whether it’s bad or good, whether they want to or not.

Leeds’ Green Gardens form intricate indie-rock songs that value tenderness and extremity in equal measure. Real love and care for sweet melodies, lo-fi guitars, warm drums and the tension of their relationships sits at the heart of their music.

While 2023’s ‘This is Not Your Fault’ relishes the simplicity of live capture, their latest album ‘Thistlesifting’ replaces sparseness with a new found scope. Written in private with limited resources, then realised as a collective, the band transform their honest, warm songwriting into something carnal and tactile. Through a series of evolving masses and dynamics, the songs act as anchors amongst waves of colour and static. These range from dark cavernous tombs to light and ethereal found-sound spaces.

Reflecting on loss and relishing the euphoria of passing joys, the four-piece explore a hushed sanctuary inspired by Sparklehorse, and the crushed lo-fi guitars of the genre’s giants The Microphones and Broken Social Scene. With the help of Joel Johnston (Far Caspian) producing the record, Thistlesifting is a dynamic and immersive statement from the indie-rock 4-piece.

Syrena are an indie/alt band hailing from Fife, Scotland. With their attitude and swagger, the boys are making a statement in the underground Scottish music scene, stamping their place as rock’s new outfit.

With five green bug hats peeking above the stage, Bug Teeth conjure a world just beyond reach. Oneiric, spellbinding, and insistent, harsh guitars and skittering drum and bass rhythms break through hazy ambient dreamscapes. Lyrics are direct and poetic, each song a slide beneath a microscope, examining the intimate, the infinite, and everything in between.

Born from a DIY spirit, Bug Teeth began as the electronic bedroom project of front-person PJ Johnson, who self-produced spectral melodies. From these delicate, lo-fi beginnings emerged a raw, celestial sound, drawing listeners into its unique gravity. Over time, the project grew into a full band. Bug Teeth’s live performances are both fragile and ferocious, a hypnotic push and pull between distortion and stillness.

Their music bends genre, pulling influences from dream pop, electronic ambience, and breakbeat to craft something that feels both weightless and deeply grounded. Their latest single, Landscaping, expanded their sonic world further, balancing beauty with abrasive grief. With consistent radio and editorial support, alongside a growing cult following, Bug Teeth continue to evolve – shapeshifting, sprawling, and spiriting listeners away into the space between waking and dreaming.

Perennial is an art project: Mod pop, post-hardcore, 60s soul, ambient electronic music, midcentury design, abstract expressionism, French New Wave cinema; it’s all collage material for Perennial.

Art History, the band’s newest full-length album is an adventurous 20 minutes of impressionist punk energy, British Invasion guitar pop chic, and Mod-inflected rhythm and noise rave-ups – both Perennial’s most giddily accessible and most artistically daring record to date.

Tickets on sale Fri 7 November 2025 at 10am

Madra Salach are a five piece folk band from Dublin. Originally meeting whilst playing in various outfits on the city’s indie scene, their shared love of the Irish traditional canon led to Paul Banks, Adam Cullen, Jack Martin and Dara Duffy quickly forming a bond playing impromptu sessions in pubs around the Northside. Taking inspiration from the growing experimental folk scene in Ireland, Madra Salach began focusing on original writing and composition, utilising electronic equipment. At this time Maxime Arnold joined their ranks to play the harmonium. These songs, while strikingly modern thematically, are written with a voice that could have emerged at any point throughout the last century, and sit proudly alongside a thoughtfully curated collection of folk standards.

Sitting somewhere between 00’s indie and 80’s hardcore, Bruise Control have carved themselves an unlikely name in DIY punk, thanks to their catalogue of self-produced releases and a notoriety for chaotic live shows and hook-filled, razor-sharp indie punk with ferocious delivery.

T-A are a band whose sole intention has always been “make the music we want to hear”. A gradual accumulation of old school-friends with a shared musical short-hand make up the 4 members of the band: Sean, Sophie, Ben and Alfie . The sound has previously been described as post-punk. Which is a good starting point, but falls short of capturing the range of influences which span from Orbital to Gwen Stefani. For fans of BRMC, Primal Scream & Kasabian

Canadian folkgaze enchantress Ora Cogan welds ethereal vocals with moody, craftful compositions that gently wrap the soul in a blanket of nostalgia and introspection. Her critically acclaimed 2023 album ‘Formless’ features cinematic instrumentation amongst piercing lyrics about longing, earning her stage time with legends Grouper and Mazzy Star.

“The result is an album of atmospheric expanded Americana – folkgaze, some might call it – that filters the derangement of the times through a hazy cloudland of serendipitous grooves and drowsy orchestration.” – The Line of Best Fit on Formless

“Spent many nights listening to this captivating music.” – Hope Sandoval, Mazzy Star

“Once again we are left in envy at the authentic vibe permeating from her psychedelic punk cult… like a David Lynch Twin Peaks dreamworld.” – The Wild Is Calling (on “Feel Life”)

A special co-headlining night of folk heritage and cinematic art-folk.

Malcolm Le Maistre, a member of the legendary Incredible String Band, brings decades of poetic storytelling, experimental textures, and deep folk tradition—an artist whose influence and legacy continue to resonate widely.

Sharing the bill are The Woolverstones, a harmony-rich duo crafting immersive art-folk steeped in atmosphere and subtle psychedelia. Their acclaimed debut Grey Eyed Dandy (produced by Nick Drake collaborator John Wood) earned international airplay, with appearances from Cambridge Folk Festival to touring across Europe, and a recent feature on Fruits de Mer Records’ In The Year 2025 compilation.

An intimate evening celebrating folk’s living lineage—past, present, and still unfolding.

Star Wheel Press blend handcrafted folk, rich storytelling and warm analogue charm. Led by Ryan Hannigan’s character-filled voice, their shows are intimate, atmospheric and unforgettable—music rooted in craft, heart and Scottish soul.

Star Wheel Press return with their most ambitious and atmospheric record yet — Machines with the Knowledge of Good and Evil — a handcrafted blend of folk, analogue warmth, and modern storytelling. With a cult following built through years of independent touring, letterpress aesthetics, and heartfelt songwriting, the band is now preparing a UK tour to bring the new album to life on stage.

Fronted by Ryan Hannigan, whose voice has been described as “mellifluous” and “with characterand quality”, Star Wheel Press deliver live performances that feel intimate, raw, and deeply human. The new material expands their sonic world: mechanical rhythms, haunted harmonies, and lyrical meditations on technology, morality, and what it means to stay human in a wired age.

McGarry is a Singer/songwriter from Bathgate, West Lothian. 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.

Problem Patterns are a Belfast-based queer feminist punk band channelling raw energy, righteous anger and razor-sharp wit into explosive songs built for shouting back. With no fixed frontperson and a rotating lineup of instruments, the band operate as a collective force, blending riot grrrl ferocity with noise-punk chaos and big, cathartic hooks. Their music confronts inequality, identity, and everyday frustrations with both fury and humour, earning them a reputation as one of the most vital and incendiary live acts in the UK and Irish punk scene. Uncompromising, politically charged, and joyously ungovernable, Problem Patterns make protest sound like a party you have to join.

Hailing from North Hull Estate and ‘Best Newcomer’ at the 2025 Northern Music Awards, Chiedu Oraka is redefining UK rap with his dynamic sound.

In Aug 2025, Oraka opened for Coldplay, also performing ‘We Pray’ with the band on the Hull dates of their Music of the Spheres tour that attracted critical acclaim.

Oraka’s acclaimed mixtape Misfit (released via Launchpad+ EMI North in 2024) earned critical acclaim from NME, Clash, Wonderland, DJ Mag and The Telegraph to name a few, with strong support from BBC Radio 1, 6Music, and 1Xtra. Single “Helly Hansen 6” landed on BBC 6Music’s C List for four consecutive weeks, and Oraka became BBC Radio 1’s first-ever Future Flex freestyle performer.

Known for his electrifying stage presence, Oraka has performed across the UK and internationally, including his debut Glastonbury 2024 performance on the BBC Introducing stage, a sold-out headline UK tour, and SXSW 2024 in Austin, where he supported Skepta for the British Music Embassy. His high-energy performances have also earned him support slots with Stormzy, KRS-One, Casisdead and Akala.

Oraka is one of the founding members of music collective Lockdown; through their independent label ROOM 73 the collective have released a number of hit songs, including ‘Men Behaving Badly’, ‘Flex’ and ‘Darcy’, which garnered streams in the millions. In 2025, his fashion collaboration with ACRA was featured in both GQ and Vogue, reflecting his cultural influence beyond music.

Bibi Club are a Montreal-based duo made up of Adèle Trottier-Rivard and Nicolas Basque. Blending shimmering synths, hypnotic rhythms, and bilingual vocals, their music drifts between dream-pop, post-punk, and indie electronica. Formed during the quiet of lockdown, the pair began writing songs that captured the intimacy of home life and the pulse of the city outside their window. Their debut album Le soleil et la mer introduced their warm, nostalgic sound — a world of subtle grooves, soft light, and emotional depth. Both meditative and danceable, Bibi Club’s music feels timeless and deeply human, connecting listeners through rhythm, memory, and melody.

Formed in 2021 by musician, singer, and songwriter Abbie Rose, Abnorm is a fast-rising force in the North East’s alternative rock scene. Known for their powerful, thunderous sound and raw, openhearted lyricism, the band delivers anthems that speak to the struggles, passions, and inspirations that drive Abbie’s songwriting.

Blending hard-hitting riffs with emotive storytelling, Abnorm’s music channels both intensity and vulnerability, creating an electrifying experience for audiences. Whether tackling personal battles, societal issues, or moments of deep reflection, the band’s songs hit with an unrelenting energy that refuses to be ignored.

On the rise of Abnorm, Abbie says: “When I was growing up, there was a severe lack of representation of women in rock music. I grew up obsessed with Paramore, The Pretty Reckless, Joan Jett, and Janis Joplin. Before I considered starting Abnorm, I was listening to other emerging female-fronted rock bands like Dead Pony, The Mysterines, Black Honey, Yonaka, Nova Twins, Wet Leg, Scene Queen, and Cassyette.”

Gambit is a four-piece rock n’ roll band from Edinburgh, Scotland. Coming from a range of backgrounds and hometowns, Gambit formed in early 2024 over mutual love of the roots that make rock n’ roll. Combining elements of gritty rock, smoky blues and punchy riffs, Gambit has curated a sound that explores the breadth and depth of their musical influences. The band’s members: Emma Youmans (vocals, rhythm guitar), Owen Morrow (lead guitar), Alastair Clarke (bass) & Oscar Marks Lewin (drums) remain committed to crafting guitar-driven rock n’ roll that is reflective of their collective spirit & identity.

The Devil’s Forfeit are a rock & roll band with dirt under their fingernails and fire in their gut. Hailing from Edinburgh, this four-piece blends the grit of blues with the stomp of classic rock, delivering riff-heavy songs that feel both road-worn and razor-sharp.

Formed in late 2023, The Devil’s Forfeit have quickly built a reputation for tight, high-voltage live sets that channel the raw swagger of vintage Stones, the southern bite of Creedence Clearwater Revival and the melodic crunch of early Zeppelin and The Stones. Their sound is steeped in blues tradition but never stuck in the past- lean, loud and unafraid to swing hard. Early gigs include support slots for German blues-rock outfit Blue Deal and UK slide-guitar powerhouse Troy Redfern, setting the stage for a breakout year. With each show, The Devil’s Forfeit prove they’re not here to chase trends-they’re here to play music that moves, grooves and leaves a mark.

Breezy and charming, Carpool Tunnel have a sound that feels both unmistakably modern and grounded in the spirit of Bay Area indie rock.

Naarm/Melbourne songwriter, Winter McQuinn explores country and folk, imbued by psychedelia with a contemporary edge.

UK’s Shindig Magazine best-described McQuinn’s music as “pollinated with dashes of 21st Century environmentalism and political awareness. ” His music ripples with free-ness similar to revered 1960s/70s artists such as Nick Drake and Syd Barrett, and contemporary artists such as Kate Bollinger, Tex Crick and Alex Izenberg. McQuinn’s 2021 debut album ‘A Rabble Of Bees’ marked the beginning of his solo wanderings into psychedelic outsider pop. His 2024 sophomore album ‘Move To The Trees’ (featured in Rolling Stone AU and KEXP’s ‘Best Of’ lists for 2024), saw McQuinn honing his craft with a series of anthems for the future, settled in post-psych folk and 70s soft rock energy.

The end of 2024 saw McQuinn release a co-written EP ‘Recently I’ve Been Missing The Colour Green’ with Acacia Pip (Pinch Points) which was described as “collection of 6 pastoral, slacker folk gems” by Shindig Magazine (UK), and lead to tours in Australia, Europe and the UK. McQuinn has also begun releasing music with a new duo project Beefheart and McQuinn with UK Artist Moby Beefheart (aka William Murray from outfit FUR). Most recently, following stellar singles “Walkin’ Through That Door”, “Always Looking” and “Growing Old”

McQuinn shared his third and most ambitious album yet, Where Are We Now?, out now via Third Eye Stimuli Records (AU) and Born Losers Records (North America). The album has since received acclaim in Rolling Stone, Stereogum, 3RRR and many others, also reaching #16 on the AIR Charts and added to rotation on Double J and saw McQuinn support notable artists including Sylvie (US), Kacy & Clayton (CAN), Sonny & The Sunsets (US), Leah Senior, Bures Band, Nice Biscuit, Joe Ghatt (NZ). This album was described as his “most sophisticated record yet” and features collaborations with Dylan Young (Way Dynamic), Hot Apple Band, Feign Jima and many more.

Hailing from Margate, TEZ are an indie trio marked by dubby rhythms and cascading, aqueous instrumentation that tips its hat to neo-psychedelia, ambient and indie rock. With inspiration from artists like Palace, Foals and Two Door Cinema Club, their music radiates summer vibes, personal growth and a zest for life. TEZ have amassed a strong and growing discography, over one million streams, and racked up widespread media support going on to sell out shows across the UK.

Seven-piece “London prog” act The Orchestra (For Now) combined avant-garde rock theatrics, intricate classical interplay, pastoral baroque indie, post-hardcore dynamics, and jazz-tinted freakouts They played several sold-out headline dates before even officially releasing a single. Having honed their sound on the London live circuit, they released their EPs Plan 75 and Plan 75 in 2025, igniting a fire amongst critics and their fanbase-cum-congregation alike. In Summer 2025 they played main stage at Green Man Festival and a packed tent at End Of The Road Festival, then a sold out headline at London’s ICA. NME, DIY, Rolling Stone, So Young, Clash, DORK, and Billboard are all in awe of their unique sound and story, and their astounding potential.

Leeds-based indie-rock quintet Apollo Junction have supported legends and inspirations Shed Seven, Kaiser Chiefs, Richard Ashcroft, Blossoms, Manic Street Preachers and Doves.

Fresh from releasing their charting album What In The World (Number 6 Record Store Chart, Number 8 Independent Album Chart), Apollo Junction continue to build on their reputation for unforgettable live shows.

“When the first track you hear by a band is a huge anthem, you know they’re something special.” – Chris Hawkins, BBC 6 Music

“Apollo Junction are destined for big things – their anthemic sound and electrifying live shows mark them out as one of the UK’s most exciting new bands.” – Daily Mirror.

Following a sellout show at Leith FAB Cricket Club, World News return to Edinburgh

“…throwback indie rock of the highest order” – THE FADER

“If you think that jangly, bittersweet indie-pop is a lost art, then you owe it to yourself to check out this London band, who would’ve been stars on ’80s college radio.” – STEREOGUM

“addictively bittersweet post-rock” – PASTE

“World News has the musicianship of a band that’s been around for decades… – EARMILK

With an eclectic set of influences from the ‘70s and ‘80s dipping into post-punk, indie-rock and shoegaze alike, World News combines addictive atmospheric guitar riffs with seductive, nonchalant melodies. Moody, punchy, and nostalgic, they’ve drawn comparisons to iconic British bands from The Smiths and The Clash to Dire Straits, wearing the past on their sleeve while remaining perfectly original yet strangely familiar.

2024 saw a continued upward trajectory for the band with the release of two standout EPs, Escape and Mindsnap, their debut appearance in the US at The New Colossus Festival in New York City, and features in Stereogum’s 40 Best New Artists of 2024 and The Fader’s 13 Artists to Watch for 2025. Contributions to 2025 include the singles ‘Don’t Want to Know’ and ‘Everything Is Coming Up Roses’, which set the tone for their 2026 debut LP, alongside a string of summer festival dates and continued sell-out shows across the UK.

Establishing themselves as a vital new voice from Leeds’ ever-evolving underground, The 113 evolve with it. Abrasive dystopian statements on surveillance, data harvesting and the quiet unease of modern digital life. The band describes its “new sound; desperate and panicked”, the group blisteringly hurtles forward with a compelling urgency, propelled by discordant guitars and thunderous offbeat rhythms. At times an almost uncomfortably prescient and claustrophobic listen, ‘Leach’ finds frontman Jack Grant unleashing both a rallying cry against the advancement and negative impacts of big tech, and an honest admission of powerlessness and inevitability in the face of it all: “Me, you or half the planet, what’s the fucking difference? I’ll be stamped within the spreadsheet with little to no resistance.”

Indie tribute night
Hear songs from bands such as Oasis, The Stone Roses, Stereophonics, and much more!

You have to get the weight of the town you come from. You have to write with guts about the potholes you walk round and the manholes you step upon, the screams and cries that you encounter, the guff that aims to nail you, and the bits of light amongst the drab white concrete. Jinx Lennon does this and more for the Irish borderlands . Inspired by unhinged gospel preachers from the movie ‘The apostle’, mind numbing factory workweeks, smug government scheme overseer faces and excruciating embarassment of being a guilt ridden catholic survivor join Jinx through the cracked lens of punk, noise, north east borderland raps, confused taped voices and neanderthal garage rock and you will hear the stories unfold, some which are still being formed as we speak.This year saw the release of Jinx Lennon’s 13th record “The Hate Agents Leer At The Last Isle Of Hope” with the emphasis on the word hope. Now the next chapter unfurls.For any musician you are only as good as your last show and Jinx always plays like the only time that matters is right this minute.

Beefheart & McQuinn is the new project from UK artist Moby Beefheart aka William Murray (formerly of UK outfit Fur) and Melbourne / Naarm musician Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits, jade imagine). Coming together after a chanced coffee meetup, the musical connection between the two artists is palpable. Sharing a love for the folk and rock sounds of yesteryear without pastiche obsession, Beefheart & McQuinn make contemporary psychedelic folk / soft rock, a rich sonic tapestry of vocal harmony blends and deft musicianship / production. Their first offering ‘Hand In Hand’ is a song about the effect of a busy working life in a new place coupled with the feeling of isolation and anxiety that goes with that. Following the release of ‘Hand In Hand’ which was described as “perfectly emulating the kind of sun-soaked Canyon comedowns that ease the mind into Sunday mornings.”, the duo has supported acts including Leah Senior, Snowy and JB Patterson and are touring the UK in May 2026 with performances at Alt Escape in support of their debut album ‘Midtown Downtime’ out May 7 via Rainflower.

PINS are a Manchester-based post-punk band formed in 2011, known for their raw, driving sound and sharp, politically aware edge. Led by vocalist and guitarist Faith Vern, the band blend jagged guitars, motorik rhythms and minimalist hooks, drawing influence from early punk, krautrock and noise rock. They broke through with their debut album Girls Like Us (2013), followed by Wild Nights (2015) and Hot Slick (2016), releases that earned them acclaim for their confrontational energy and uncompromising songwriting. PINS quickly built a reputation as a fierce live band, touring extensively across the UK, Europe and the US and sharing stages with artists such as Sleater-Kinney, Savages and The Kills.

British underground icons The Bevis Frond have unveiled details of their new album, Horrorful Heights, set for release on April 3rd (via Fire Records). The announcement heralds a new chapter for songwriter, guitarist, and frontman Nick Saloman, showcasing the band’s enduring blend of melodic psychedelia and wiry guitar epics.

The Bevis Frond, the band name used by Nick Saloman for his projects, released Miasma in 1986 to great acclaim from fans of psychedelic rock. A steady stream of LPs since then showcase Nick’s strengths of strong songwriting, finely crafted lyrics, and a musical mixture from wig-out guitar jams to sensitive folky numbers.

Dom Malin has built his life around music. From acquiring his first electric guitar at 12-years-old, he has never let go of that childlike wonder and passion for creating music. He’s continually inspired by the potent connection between music and memory, how a song can transport you back to a certain time or place.

Silver Dollar Room are an alternative rock band from Edinburgh blending 90s alternative rock influences with modern flair.

Praised by BBC Music Introducing, Scotland On Sunday, The Herald, God Is In The TV, The Skinny, Loud Women airplay via Amazing Radio and as far afield as Australia (including the number 1 spot on Valley FM 89.5) and in the US. PELOWSKA is producer, lyricist, singer songwriter Aneshka Pelowska and Dave Tynan. The duo has already surpassed 200,000 streams across Spotify and YouTube, bolstered by the striking video for Deep Water — directed by visionary Simon Hay (Callum Beattie’s collaborator) and co-written with renowned Croatian composer Marko Tomasovi?. PELOWSKA are fast building a loyal following with headline shows, festival appearances, and support slots for touring acts from across Europe and America.

Born and raised through the traumas of the trenches in Southeast DC, Airospace has made beauty of their harsh reality with the medicine of honest expression. A revolutionary artist, musician and photographer, Airospace creates multidimensional raps for the people still living in the BPM of sensitivity. If their thought provoking lyrics and elevated, layered beats weren’t enough to bring catharsis – their vocal range is sure to invite the most hesitant and unlikely listener. Known for the critically acclaimed Sorry to Bother You, AZALEA, and their Senjougahara Hitagi, Vol.III series.

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. 

Infusing brit pop and post punk influences from the likes of Oasis, Courteeners and The Verve, indie rock quartet Skylights are building a palpable buzz in the North. Following on from their debut What You Are.