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Join Aldous for their first ever headliner show at Sneaky Pete’s, with Cherry Red and Elevator Bottom Line! @aldousband_ on Instagram for details!

London neo-soul songstress Nia Chennai blends soulful 2000s-inspired pop and R&B with soft, honeyed vocals to reflect love and life as a young woman in an unforgiving world.

‘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 (UK)

Edinburgh-based Dropkick release their new album, Primary Colours, as a joint release with Bobo Integral Records (Spain) and Sound Asleep Records (Sweden). ‘Primary Colours’ is Dropkick’s most accomplished and fully realised collection of songs to date, featuring ten new, concise, jangly guitar-orientated songs, showcasing their ear for melody and harmony. 

 ‘A guarantee of Instant melodic fulfilment….Dropkick triumph in giving new edge to familiar themes.’ (R2 Rock n Reel Magazine, UK)

Daniel McGeever is an Edinburgh-based singer songwriter. As a solo artist he has released two critically acclaimed records, the most recent of which, Spirals, was released in 2023 by Pretty Olivia Records (Spain) He has also written and performed for the The Wellgreen, producing equally engaging and melodic songs. 

Star Trip are a power-pop band from Valencia, Spain who combine powerful, chiming guitars with a healthy dose of vocal harmonies, recalling bands such as Teenage Fanclub, Fountains of Wayne and Velvet Crush. This is their first time playing in Scotland since 2018. Their new album, Velocidad’, has just been released to immediate acclaim via Pretty Olivia Records (Spain). 

Website: https://prettyoliviarecords.bandcamp.com/

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Enigmatic singer-songwriter Cassie Ramone returns with her new album, SWEETHEART: a haunting, dynamic, and uniquely genre-defying record. Recorded and produced by long-term collaborator Dylan White in Richmond, VA, during the Winter of 2023-2024, the album embodies Cassie’s vivid lyrics and musical versatility. The duo produced the album in its entirety, with the exception of Mac Demarco , featured on “The Only Way I Know How.”

As the frontwoman of the pioneering band Vivian Girls , she inspired many aspiring musicians and left a significant and long-lasting impact on the music world. In 2009, she also formed the indie band The Babies with Kevin Morby . Her steadfast dedication to music and extensive touring solidified her position in the music industry.

In 2014, Cassie released her solo debut album The Time Has Come, is a psychedelic folk album she recorded and produced. The album, with Ariel Pink on bass, showcases her unique and introspective lyrics and haunting melodies. She then released Christmas in Reno in 2015, featuring a melancholy take on ten definitive Christmas songs.

SWEETHEART was initially released on YouTube as a full-length music video on June 28th, 2024. Cassie’s creativity, versatility, and unwavering dedication have served as a beacon of inspiration for musicians and listeners alike. With SWEETHEART, she invites listeners into a world where her dreamlike visions meet a fresh, evocative experience that stands the test of time.

Hersham’s worst punk band PUNKHEADS vs the tinnitus-inducing two piece trash punk band from South West London SLOBHEADS

This high-energy Irish guitar noise act are firing on all cylinders confronting the ills of the modern world on their debut album, Come and See, a truly thrilling collection of razor-sharp progressive punk songs.

LUNA J is a 23 year old artist who grew up in Edinburgh and now living in London. She has captured the attention from artists like Nickelback and The Struts.

In 2023 she released her debut EP “A State Of Mind” which features “Addiction” that received track of the week credits on BBC Introducing Scotland.

LUNA J takes influence from Dominic Fike & Avril Lavigne

Since relocating to London early 2024 LUNA J has seen a rise in gig numbers and the energy she brings to the stage with her band is up there with some of the biggest names.

LUNA J is one to be looking out for in 2025 

Glasgow 4 piece blending punk, metal and jazz.

The latest installment of our hot new bands series is a total cracker and heads up it will sell out pretty fast.

The bands first Edinburgh headline as part of their debut scottish “New Age” tour promises to be a night full of excellent music. With lots of new music and a brand new lineup Jutebox are eager to get back playing to the masses and where better than Sneaky Pete’s. With some top local up and coming talent on support with Echo Hotel Collective and North Orbital it will be a fantastic night of bands.

Oslo Twins are a genre-blending musical duo known for their dreamy, ethereal sound that merges elements of trip-hop, electronic, and 80s-inspired pop. Based in Bristol, UK, the pair have gained recognition for crafting atmospheric tracks that feel both cinematic and intimate. Their music often features lush, layered instrumentals paired with emotive vocals, creating a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic and forward-thinking?

The duo first gained attention during the lockdown era, developing a collaborative process of sharing and refining ideas remotely. Their DIY beginnings have informed their creative approach, with traces of initial demos often remaining in final tracks, adding a raw and personal touch to their polished productions?

Oslo Twins cite a broad range of influences, from the haunting tones of 80s new wave bands like Orange Juice and Aztec Camera to the introspective electronica of Sharon Van Etten. Their sonic palette also draws from Scandinavian pop’s dreamy aesthetics and industrial music’s experimental edge?

Emerging from the vibrant underground music scene in Belgium, RONKER delivers a visceral blend of noise rock, punk, and hardcore, channeling raw energy into every note. Known for their relentless live performances, RONKER creates an overwhelming sonic experience, combining razor-sharp riffs, guttural vocals, and punishing rhythms. Their sound echoes influences from legendary acts like The Jesus Lizard, Big Black, and Metz, yet remains fiercely original, cementing their place as one of the most electrifying bands in the European noise rock circuit.

RONKER’s music is a chaotic yet calculated assault, drawing listeners into a whirlwind of distortion and defiance. Their lyrics delve into themes of societal frustration, existential angst, and the raw grit of everyday life, resonating deeply with fans who crave authenticity. The band’s DIY ethos and commitment to pushing boundaries have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim within the scene.

With an unapologetic attitude and a sound that demands attention, RONKER is not just a band you listen to—they’re a band you feel. Whether on record or in a sweat-drenched venue, RONKER guarantees an unforgettable experience, leaving audiences craving more noise-fueled chaos.

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‘Dead Stars’, their outstanding 2nd album, is released today via Clue Records and EMI North. For fans of IDLES, The Duke Spirit, English Teacher. Their motorik energy bursts into huge reaching choruses.

Over the years they’ve toured extensively with the likes of IDLES, alongside standout performances at Long Division, Stockton Calling, Waves, The Last Train Home festivals & more.

Continuously, the Newcastle band remain loyal to their roots sonically nodding towards regional titans Nadine Shah and The Futureheads. With the “ENGLISH ACCENT god damn it” reminder on PJ Harvey’s ‘Uh Huh Her’ in mind, Jackie Purver stays true to her accent.

Abigail Pride headlines Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh, April 2025.

Hallan, the electrifying quartet hailing from Portsmouth, is back with their brand-new single, “Lilian’s Regret.” Known for their sharp lyricism and electrifying energy, the band’s latest release is set to captivate listeners with its compelling narrative and dynamic soundscape. 

“Lilian’s Regret” showcases Hallan’s signature blend of razor-sharp guitar riffs, pulsating rhythms, and evocative storytelling. The track delves into themes of reflection, consequence, and the poignant weight of decisions, painting a vivid picture of its titular character’s emotional journey. With hauntingly raw vocals and a driving instrumental backdrop, the single perfectly encapsulates the band’s knack for pairing intensity with introspection. 

A Word from Hallan:

“With questionable events happening in the world today, the question to pose is ‘where is empathy?’ After watching the show ‘World’s Toughest Prisons’, songwriter Conor Clements was particularly drawn to an episode examining the life of Lilian, a murderer housed in a Moldovan prison. The episode humanises Lilian, throwing a spotlight on his thoughts, regrets, and beliefs. Lilian experiences poor living conditions, living in a small concrete room with a 32-step corridor being his only choice of exercise. He has no access to open air and his only refuge is a small karaoke set he keeps under his bed. Despite being a well-mannered and likeable man, it is later in the episode that his violent and abhorrent crimes are revealed. 

‘Lilian’s Regret’ examines the complexity of human emotion and regretful action, a song which asks the listener to consider the fundamental question: ‘does everyone deserve forgiveness?’ The single also encourages discussion around the conditions of international prisoners and reflection on current criminal justice systems’ ability to observe and acknowledge authentic rehabilitation. 

‘Lilian’s Regret’ is a thought-provoking reminder that although we must never forget the past, perhaps reform and hope can be found even in the darkest of places. The song has been recognised by Netflix presenter (and Founder of The Raphael Rowe Foundation) Raphael Rowe, and he has since visited Lilian’s prison to personally play him the song.” Emerging from Portsmouth’s vibrant music scene, Hallan has quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting bands in the UK’s post-punk landscape. Hallan has earned widespread acclaim from music press including Loud & Quiet, The Line of Best Fit, Dork, Clash, and CRACK Magazine. Their music has also found a home on BBC Radio 6 Music, where they received significant airplay, including a Maida Vale session and an extended run on the station’s A-list playlist. Jack Saunders of BBC Radio 1 calls them “Portsmouth’s finest,” while Steve Lamacq of BBC 6 Music praises them as “one of the more interesting and colourful purveyors of this modern age agit-pop.”

Drawing inspiration from the past 50 years of dance music, Girls’ music joins the dots between house, garage, disco, techno, and dub-creating something that glances back into dance music’s history, whilst dragging it into the future.

Edinburgh-born Shuna Lovelle brings a fresh perspective to soul music. Growing up in her father’s studio, she began showcasing her deep, soulful vocals at just seven years old, recording with breakbeat duo Scuba Z. With over eight years of live performance experience, Lovelle has honed her craft on stages big and small, captivating audiences with her powerful voice. 

Her sound blends the power of classic soul with the rhythms of breakbeat, drawing inspiration from Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Alabama Shakes, and Rudimental. The result is a distinctive mix of timeless influences and modern energy.

Lovelle has already started the year off strong firstly, performing at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay First Footin and being selected to perform at this year’s Celtic Connections.

Her debut EP, Disappointment is My Expectation, released through Sony Music’s The Orchard, reflects themes of self-discovery and the challenges of modern life. Combining heartfelt lyrics with dynamic beats, it offers a soulful journey that’s as personal as it is powerful for listeners seeking something fresh and emotive.

Haver is a four piece indie/rock band from Stirling, Scotland. They formed in 2023 and have gigged at various landmark venues, including Broadcast and the iconic King Tuts in Glasgow.

Drawing influences from artists such as Coldplay, Keane and Radiohead, Haver have already won widespread praise for blending anthemic melodies that still resonate with an experimental edge.

Haver released their first single, ‘Celestial’, on July 31st 2024, with more productions in the pipeline as they establish their musical career – and credentials.

Maria Somerville (4AD) draws on folk forms alongside post-punk, traditional Irish motifs, starry eyed pop and hypnotic drones to create wholly original music that is borne of her roots in Connemara, Western Ireland.

Her self-released 2019 album All My People channeled the wilderness of the Irish landscape through dense, ethereal soundscapes, bare boned percussion, and a heady electronic undertow, interspersed with ghostly vocals that are ever present and all encompassing, like crystalline glints of sunshine peeking through dark stormy clouds. Since joining 4AD, she has released two covers as part of the label’s 40th anniversary Bills & Aches & Blues compilation, in addition to supporting label-mates Dry Cleaning on their EU tour. Her enigmatic and enthralling live show comes in both solo and band shape, born of her ties with the dynamic DIY scene that has emerged in Ireland over the past few years.

Her first new single in three years is titled ‘Projections’, with more music expected in 2025.

An energetic indie rock band from Long Island who mix hooky emo with math rock smarts, Macseal released a trio of increasing well-received indie EPs in the mid-2010s before delivering their 2019 full-length debut.

Cheap Dirty Horse is a big rowdy 6-piece Queer Folk-punk Dad-kissing band from the UK. Screaming about politics, gender, washing machines and kissing dads. We bring the party, you bring the dads to kiss.

Hailing from central Scotland Fairways are Jamie Greenaway, Mark Adams, Patrick Gillooly and Ross MacRitchie. The indie-pop quartet are heavily influenced by 1980s synth-pop and guitar-led anthems of the early naughties. Their debut EP Social Norms was self-released in Summer 2024, securing the quartet the Artist of the Week spot in Scotland On Sunday, airplay via Amazing Radio and a sold out launch gig in Glasgow. They headline Sneaky Pete’s in EDINBURGH on Friday 25 April 2025

Ultramarine are the London & Essex-based electronic duo, Ian Cooper and Paul Hammond.

Formed in 1989, their early releases were issued on the seminal Brussels-based label Les Disques du Crépuscule. Their classic second album ‘Every Man And Woman Is A Star’ (1991), was neatly described by Simon Reynolds in his book Energy Flash as:

‘Perhaps the first and best stab at that seeming contradiction-in-terms, pastoral techno… all sun-ripened, meandering lassitude and undulant dub-sway tempos… like acid-house suffused with the folky-jazzy ambience of the Canterbury scene.’

The group’s collaborative work has included partnerships with Robert Wyatt, Kevin Ayers, Anna Domino, Lol Coxhill & Iain Ballamy. ‘Signals Into Space’, the duo’s acclaimed seventh album (Les Disques du Crepuscule, 2019), features songs written in collaboration with Anna Domino and contributions from saxophonist Iain Ballamy (ECM, Loose Tubes) and percussionist & vibraphone player Ric Elsworth. In 2023, Blackford Hill released ‘Send and Return’, the result of a live session captured onboard a barge floating on the Blackwater Estuary in Essex.

“‘Send And Return’ was recorded on a Thames sailing barge moored in Essex’s Blackwater Estuary, and seeks to gently assert a sense of place and atmosphere in its pattering beats and ambient currents… brilliantly updates the bucolic ecstasies of their 1992 landmark, ‘Every Man and Woman Is A Star’”

— John Mulvey / MOJO

Atlanta emo indie punks Michael Cera Palin are here bringing their sad-happy, happy-sad twinkle rock this May.

Both hailing from Beirut, Rogér and Charif represent two generations of artists pushing Lebanese music culture forwards, with Rogér starting his career in the late 70’s, and Charif taking the helm in more recent years.

Rogér has developed an incredibly strong cult following, with his lost tapes recorded in 1970s Beirut (and later Paris when he was forced to flee the civil war) finally being released to the public by Habibi Funk in 2021 on the LP ‘Fine Anyway’, followed with a second album release ‘East of Any Place’ in 2023.

Charif is a polymath of the truest sorts – producer, composer, multi-instrumentalist who is prolific with his output (80 albums in 10 years!). His full length LP ‘Marzipan’ was released on Habibi Funk 2023 to critical acclaim, including a feature as Bandcamp’s Album of the Day, as well as praise from Time and The Skinny.

Search Results is an indie rock band blending elements of post-punk, synth-pop, and shoegaze to create a dynamic and atmospheric sound. Their music is characterized by driving rhythms, hazy guitar textures, and introspective lyrics, drawing comparisons to bands like The Neighbourhood, Foals, and DIIV. With a knack for crafting infectious melodies and immersive soundscapes, Search Results deliver a mix of energy and emotion that resonates with fans of modern alternative music. As they continue to carve out their place in the indie scene, their sound remains both nostalgic and forward-thinking, offering a fresh take on familiar influences.

Tramhaus is the live wire postpunk sensation from Rotterdam, heralded for their energetic shows filled with fiery songs. The band is known for their broad and ever electrifying sound that reaches from shoegaze to punkrock.

Still on a roll since her outstanding 2021 debut ‘With Love, from Glasgow’, Rebecca brings her outstanding band through to perform music from her new record ‘Who We Are, Becoming’. The Ensemble features some of the most outstanding Scottish jazzers of this decade and likely the next.

Still known as Scotland’s go to soulful house and jazz DJ, Rebecca’s vision has been honed by this outstanding creative alliance and helped bring together Scotland’s jazz scenes.

“THEY SAY ROCK N ROLL IS DEAD, BUT HERE WE ARE.”

Indie, Rock and Alternative Live Artist of the Year 2024 nominees Oh Romance have been making waves since selling out their debut UK tour in 2022, lighting up iconic venues across the country.

From King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut and Stag & Dagger to Y Not? festival and beyond, Edinburgh’s sensational alt-rock trio are nothing short of thrilling. Their raw energy and electric live performances make them a must-see act – time and time again.

Showcasing their appeal within Scotland’s burgeoning alt-rock/indie scene, the group have cemented their reputation in Scotland’s central belt.

If you don’t know, get to know.

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Glaswegian art pop auteurs PETER CAT return to Edinburgh for a full band headline show, ahead of their colossal new single and eponymous album, ‘Starchamber’.

‘Starchamber’ takes a hammer to the jaunty, twee avant-pop that Peter Cat formerly traded in – from the opening salvo of discordant, fuzzy guitar lines duelling with soaring, operatic vocals, it’s clear that we’re in entirely new sonic territory.

There’s shades here of Frank Zappa’s caustic playfulness, combined with a jazz-inflected crushing heaviness inspired by King Crimson, keeping this tune in step with the likes of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and Black Midi. All of this adds up to create a vibe that’s somehow both groovy and apocalyptic.

Peter Cat’s back catalog incorporates a wide range of influences, from angular indie rock, analog synth-pop, and torch-song balladeering; all undergirded by a wry and sardonic bass-baritone croon; like Berlin-era Bowie crossed with Frank Zappa.

Peter Cat’s debut LP, The Saccharine Underground, was released in 2020 through MoFi Records and distributed through Scottish indie heavyweight Last Night From Glasgow. This was followed by the well-received EP The Magus in 2022, which spawned fan favourite single, ‘Melon Dating Simulator!!’, a surreal track about cross-species dating in an imagined future dystopia. Peter Cat’s forthcoming second full-length, Starchamber, will be released through Cambridge-based Trapped Animal Records in late 2025.

The much anticipated launch night for Chris Reeve’s debut album ‘Gift Of Sorts’ (Last Night From Glasgow / Stereogram Recordings).

Chris’s songs are restless and crackling with colours. They’re tightly crafted gems, flirting with various facets of ’70s pop, and defined by a sardonic yet lively wit. There’s a subtle grandeur in the mix, a classic balladry to the storytelling and a cartload of playful character sketches.

Joined by a full band, and supported by David Luximon.

‘warm, jazzy and gently psychedelic confections’ – The List

‘We like the sound of that’ – Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland

‘timeless and seamless’ – The Scotsman

Summer of 1995 Chicago Illinois I listen back to a tape recording I made and accidentally discover a guitar arpeggio I created which has been compared many times to a U2 stadium hook. Feeling inspired and in search of a new start I chase this song across The Great North American Plains over Rocky Mountains into San Francisco and “Lucid Dreams” was born.

Wind the clock forward to April 2004 Edinburgh Scotland I perform at finals of the Emergenza battle of the bands. October 2016 I make the finals of Open Mic UK in Airdrie then a few months pass into January 2017 I make it down to the final 14 acts out of 1000 and perform the main stage O2-ABC Glasgow Soundwaves finals to an audience of 2K.

August 2021 I sign with Smash Records Global however management do not deliver on their promise to their artists. Mark S Berry a famous record producer based in Canada who worked with Paul McCartney, Carly Simon and Prince to name a few showed interest in my work and more recently ALMS music publishing which I’m still considering!?

October 2023 Separate ways is released with Lucid Dreams and Red Sky at Night followed up in November 2024 with Thank You for Christmas and The Man in Red gaining traction on Spotify and YouTube. The songs appeared on some Spotify curator’s playlists including Radar45/BBC Introducing. I occasionally perform on live radio small music festivals. 

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Atlanta pool-rockers Lunar Vacation return to Edinburgh this May bringing honey-sweet, dreamy indie-pop for us at The Mash House.

Miki Berenyi began her career as a recording artist in 1989, as co-founder of the band Lush, releasing a series of EPs (Scar, Mad Love and Black Spring compiled as Gala) and LPs (Spooky, Split and Lovelife) on the iconic 4AD label. The band toured extensively, many times in the US — with Ride, Babes in Toyland, Jane’s Addiction, Flaming Lips, Weezer and, most notably, as openers on the 1992 Lollapalooza tour.

split in 1996, and Miki retired from music, but a 2015-16 reunion tour, which included a Coachella date and release of an EP Blond Spot, revived her enthusiasm and she formed Piroshka, who released two albums on Bella Union: Brickbat (2019) and Love Drips and Gathers (2021).

When the global pandemic made touring impossible, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir, Fingers Crossed, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed, with her partner Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar and Oliver Cherer on bass (both had played in Piroshka).

The band has developed a momentum of its own and they are now writing new songs, inserted into the set of and Piroshka tracks as they continue to fulfil live bookings, with a plan to record and release an album in 2025.

a JOY. Concerts and Holler Live presentation

Emily Zeck does a lot of things including country music, surfing and dilly dallying

Choses Sauvages’ music is a thrilling collision of styles, fusing the angular guitar work and driving basslines of post-punk with the lush synth textures and pulsing beats of new wave and disco. Think Talking Heads meets LCD Soundsystem, with a hint of the synth-driven euphoria of Foals or Hot Chip. Their tracks are built around deep grooves, hypnotic melodies, and an undeniable sense of movement—music that makes you want to dance but still packs an emotional punch.

Fat Dads have been making waves with their infectious tunes and unwavering DIY ethos.

Their early demos skyrocketed to acclaim, grabbing the attention of Radio 1 and Radio X through word of mouth alone. Fat Dads made their first festival appearance at Kendal Calling 2023 and played to a packed and overflowing tent (the largest crowd that the BBC Introducing tent had seen all weekend) of passionate fans, all singing the words back to them – a remarkable feat achieved entirely without industry contacts, PR, or management.

The back end of 2023 saw Fat Dads perform live on Radio X, and support Andrew Cushin. Their most recent 2 singles ‘Jenny’ (which reached No. 74 in the Official Charts) and ‘Honey’ were produced by Alex Quinn (The Royston Club, Overpass, Bandit) and received support from Radio 1, Radio X and Clash Magazine. Their early 2024 tour saw multiple sell out dates in Newcastle, Manchester, and culminated in a packed hometown show in Carlisle.

Their debut album ‘Fat & Furious’ will be released on April 4th 2025.

Following their previous upgraded and sold out Edinburgh show, we are stoked to welcome back this incredible St. Louis Missouri band. 

Their self-titled fifth album Foxing (7.8 Pitchfork) might just be their best. They balance hopefulness with nihilism, the pastoral with the tumultuous, visceral noise rock and intimate bedroom cassette experiments. Sometimes cruising at the edge of collapse, the dramatic dynamics in Foxing’s music have never felt so extreme.

Elias Rønnenfelt is a highly regarded Danish musician and poet who has made a significant impact on the international art scene. Best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the acclaimed post-punk band, Iceage, Rønnenfelt has established himself as a powerful creative force, known for his introspective lyrics, emotive vocal delivery, and compelling live performances.

Arrows in Action is a dynamic band from Nashville, TN, known for their energetic performances and catchy, heartfelt songs. Blending rock, pop, and alternative styles, their music explores themes of youth, love, and self-discovery. With a rapidly growing fan base and acclaimed releases, Arrows in Action captivates audiences with their engaging sound and passionate stage presence.

Youth Fountain is a Canadian, Emo / Pop-Punk solo project from Tyler Zanon of Vancouver, British Columbia.

August’s Fuzz Bat show sees a return to Cowgate and Sneaky Pete’s for a fantastic double bill of Shuffly moon rock spider jams from Shinlifter and Sophisti Skronk/Fuzzy Indie Rock from The Chunks.

The bands will be playing a handful of shows together that week as part of a Summer tour. Running order will be announced on the day of the gig.

Shinlifter were formed in late 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland, by immigrant settlers from England, Ireland and Bathgate. They are the world’s first budgetgroup (like a supergroup but cheaper and held together with duct tape) because they’ve all played in other bands (Nice Church, Unwave, Those Unfortunates) and vocalist Olivia Furey’s set at Tectonics Festival has been on BBC Radio 3 once (her performance has been described by musicologist, Adrian Habgood Rose, as “excrement in sound form”). Their debut double A-side, Percolator/Nandos (out now on PX4M), highlights the band’s strengths: hypnotic drumming bolted to vocalist Furey’s stream-of-consciousness collages of mundanity and guitar freak-outs.

The Chunks are an indie rock band based in Edinburgh. Fuzzy and skronky sounds do the tango with pop melodies and syncopated grooves. Psychedelic breakdowns meet catchy choruses which turn into prog inspired solos. Unique and playful bass guitar is woven with intricate drum beats, and cut through by hard hitting vocals and a myriad of synth textures. The Chunks deliver humble, high energy sets with passion and a party atmosphere. The band’s most recent release ‘Digital Dust’ is out now on Fuzz Bat Records and sees the group continue to push their sound with some of their most Chunky moments yet, with strong melodic hooks throughout. Doors at 7:30pm All Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe, inclusive spaces. Be excellent to each other

All Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe, inclusive spaces.
Be excellent to each other

RETIREMENT PARTY are emo party rockers from the windy city of Chicago.

Philadelphia’s CARLY COSGROVE graft vulnerable lyrics atop mathy rhythms, intricate guitar work and a penchant for indie-rock cool meets emo authenticity.

Allegra Krieger is a singer-songwriter from NYC whose songs are at once cosmic, finely detailed and stirringly beautiful. Her voice has a habit of sneaking up on you with a delicate moodiness evoking Elliott Smith at his most tender.

Allegra’s 2024 record ‘Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine’ is absolutely stunning, receiving rave reviews on Pitchfork, Paste), Rolling Stone and The Fader among others, featuring in multiple end-of-year top album lists including Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2024 // 50 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2024.

Current Line-Up

DEADLETTER | George Clanton | Honeyglaze | Do Nothing | Crocodiles | Bubble Tea & Cigarettes | Deary | Goblyns | Mojo & The Kitchen Brothers| Blind Yeo | Adore | Swiss Portrait | Linzi Clark | BIN JUICE + DJs | Food & Drink | Merchandise 

Taking place across multiple Edinburgh venues, and with many more acts still to be announced the festival promises another unforgettable day filled with mind-bending sounds, trippy visuals and a celebration of all things psychedelic. 

£24.50 super early bird tickets SOLD OUT. £30* early birds tickets are on sale now.

*LINE-UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE | VENUE CAPACITIES ARE BASED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SO CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR SPECIFIC ACTS  | 31.08.25

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks. They move with heavy rhyme and a light step, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. Which is to say they’re good dance partners and they want to dance with you.

Now based in the woods of rural Prince Edward Island, The Burning Hell has famously ventured to every out-of-the-way island and inland neglected by the less adventurous, emphasizing presence and connection across latitudes, longitudes, and time, affirming a commitment to the political power of sharing music. It is a profoundly optimistic gesture delivered by way of killer tunes and joyful live performances.
When Mathias and Ariel aren’t on the road or in the studio with the band, they pursue art projects at the intersection of ecology and sound with their collective Idlefield Art Lab. Recent ventures have included mobile, solar-powered recording studios in Scotland and Canada, and off-grid recording projects in abandoned farms and lighthouses.

‘Ghost Palace,’ The Burning Hell’s newest album, will be released on March 7, 2025 on You’ve Changed Records in North America and BB*Island everywhere else.

Rescheduled date. Original tickets still valid.

Pye Corner Audio is a British electronic music project by Martin Jenkins.
He deals in an eerie, fragile strain of electronic music mixing the
Radiophonic/library music sound, sometimes with a post-punk infuence
that aligns him frmly with such seasoned hauntologists as Mordant Music,
Belbury Poly and The Advisory Circle.

Jenkins refers to himself as the mysterious and nameless Head Technician
in most of his online profles, and extra detail is taken to make the audio
and visual elements of his performances look and sound worn and
vintage.

Manchester’s PINS are back to celebrate 10 years of their critically acclaimed sophomore album Wild Nights, bringing their own brand of danceable, garagey post-punk to Sneaks for the first time since 2017!

Hot one! girl/boy centred vocals and eccentric fuzzed guitars lying on a bed of break beats and thunderous bass. Yum.

An eerie, beautifully crafted vision of a future that never was – instrumental folktronica filtered through period inspirations such as Pentangle, Mike Oldfield and early Tangerine Dream.

Herefordshire-based indie band Pentire are making waves as a fully independent act, building a strong fanbase through pure hard work. After selling out their 11-date 2024 UK tour, they announced a February 2025 run of shows in larger venues, including Manchester’s Deaf Institute, Glasgow’s King Tuts, and Hackney’s Oslo. Alongside this, they released a new single, ‘Love On TV’, following their EP release ‘Now In A Minute’. Led by frontman Jack Morgan, the band draws inspiration from acts like The Killers and Stereophonics. They’ve earned support from tastemakers such as BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders and have gained exposure through Channel 4’s Made in Chelsea. Over Spring/Summer ‘24, they performed at Beavertown Gamma Ray Presents in Manchester, Live At Leeds ‘In The City’, Dot2Dot Nottingham and Y Not? Festival. Pentire’s 2025 tour saw sell outs across Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle and London, marking them as one of the hottest, new and up-and-coming indie bands.