
Lachlan is a guitarist and singer-songwriter from Aberdeen, but now based in Edinburgh. Previous successful projects such as Lost In Vancouver and Vandal Palace have led to this solo project.
Infectious indie-rock riffs mixed with driving drums and dancing bass lines. Lachlan’s newest release set for Feb 2025.

The dynamic trio from Lisbon, comprising João (guitar), Tomás (bass), and Halison (drum + vox), made a significant impact on the Portuguese music scene with the release of their debut album on January 27, 2023. With their energetic performances that blend dance culture with heavy-hook songcraft, the band quickly gained a reputation among audiences.
Drawing inspiration from repetition/minimalism-centered styles such as Krautrock and Industrial Techno, MAQUINA. fearlessly explores the boundaries of these genres by incorporating elements of rock and electronic music into their distinctive sound. The album “DIRTY TRACKS FOR CLUBBING” showcases a mix of pulsating beats, scuzzy bass riffs, and noisy guitars, challenging norms and pushing the limits of conventional music. They have successfully carved out a distinctive identity in the music scene.
One of the standout features of MAQUINA.’s live performances is their commitment to authenticity and musicality. Unlike many electronic acts that heavily rely on machines and programmed beats, this trio challenges convention by excluding the use of machines and clicks during their concerts. Instead, they embrace the raw power of live instruments, providing an electrifying experience that resonates with the audience on a deeper level.

Amsterdam’s PERSONAL TRAINER on sale FRIDAY 10am! Pop music to keep you on your toes. Their superb second album Still Willing is released on 2nd August via Bella Union. DIY indie-pop exuberance, dynamism, vim and charm. Spry melodies, effusive arrangements and subliminal sounds, playful lyrics.

Blackbird are running a series of events called February Femininomenom: nights full of female presenting and non-binary fronted acts!
Helping raise funds for Scottish Women’s Rights Centre
This their our mixed genre night, so if you want to hear indie, rock, acoustic music all in the same night, this nights for you.
Annie & The Jays
Emma Dunlop
Gambit
In The Wild

With a guitar in his holster and a full clip of songwriting ammunition at his disposal, Carl Marah is answering the beckoning call of the wandering troubadours before him and stepping out to bring his own distinct brand of musicianship to stages far and wide across the land – on his own terms.
Having cut his teeth in the Edinburgh music scene for the past ten years, most notably co-leading psychedelic pop outfit Logan’s Close across the nation and throughout Europe, he is now cultivating his own solo venture, using it as a vehicle to realise treasured compositions he has amassed during this tenure.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Sixto Rodriguez, Donovan and Paul Simon, his songbook ranges from tender acoustic ballads to haunting electrified anthems. Exploring all musical possibilities and channeling whatever he sees fit into his music, this is a performer that demands to be heard.
With his upcoming debut single “Siren Song”, produced by Rod Jones (Idlewild, Hamish Hawk mgmt), Marah is heading out on the road across the UK to promote the release. The premier show of the tour in Edinburgh at the legendary Sneaky Pete’s promises to be a special night. You know what to do.
Website: www.carlmarah.com
Social Links: www.linktree.com/carlmarah

Canadian punk folk pioneer Eugene Ripper returns to Edinburgh promoting his latest recordings – bringing limited edition lathe cut
heavy 7” vinyl – on at sale a the show only.
“…a one man folk punk explosion…one of Canada’s most respected songwriters…former guitar slinger from Stark Naked & The Fleshtones, now plays fast n furious folk punk with a nod to the roots of rock and even film noir…a mashup of Johnny Cash, Joe Strummer and The Ramones with a splash of big audio beats…all wrapped up in an acoustic songwriter punk stance…volleying between punk, folk and rock, Ripper jumps all over each style, stealing from one and reshaping another until he comes up with a unique sound and vibe all his own. “
Eugene Ripper is a trailblazer in Canada’s punk folk scene. From his early days with Canada’s first-wave surf punk rockers Stark Naked and the Fleshtones and throughout his enduring solo career, Ripper has been a master of blending punk, folk, blues, country, beats and rock into a unique musical footprint. Celebrated for this hybrid approach imbued with a DIY punk rock ethos, Ripper’s musical journey has seen him flourish from the Toronto punk scene to the muddy roots of Vancouver and the vibrant anti-folk scene of New York City’s East Village. His latest releases include “Punks and Pushers” and “Go Van Gogh” both framed in a driving punk blues rock infused sound serving up Ripper’s vivid sharp lyrical touch

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Goldie Boutilier
*at The Mash House*
for fans of… Angel Olsen, Serge Gainsbourg & Jane Birkin, Anna Calvi
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Tickets on sale Friday 25th October at 10AM

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

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.

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.

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Adwaith
Fistymuffs
for fans of… Siouxsie and the Banshees,
The Breeders, Anna von Hausswolff and NEU!
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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.

The Citrine’s are a five piece alt-rock band of teenagers from Edinburgh, Scotland. They don’t believe in small talk and are confident they might just be your new favourite band. Formed in late 2023 when guitarist Sam Jordan and drummer Sol Ross started jamming, they quickly filled out the line up with Frank Giroud (guitar), Alex Wishart (bass), and not so secret weapon Abigail Irving (vocals). Their songs are a mix of grunge guitar riffs and intricate drumming – just about managing to keep up with the unmistakable vocal energy of their frontperson. One of Scotland’s most exciting new bands, and currently buoyed by recent radio support across BBC Introducing and Radio 1 for debut single “Drink” – The Citrines thought it only right to play their debut headline show at the iconic Sneaky Pete’s.

Though he grew up in the generally frozen landscape of Troy, New York, Sean Rowe spent many of his formative summers in DeLand, Florida where his father was a residential caretaker at a home for troubled youths. It was there, in a mercifully air-conditioned, mostly unused building filled with donated musical instruments, where he taught himself to play drums and then bass.
Sean credits those early experiences for what has evolved into his distinctly low and percussive approach to guitar playing. During those same years, when he wasn’t listening to heavy metal or building his early musical chops, Sean was in the woods exploring, foraging, and obsessively learning all that he could about the natural world around him.
Since then, his fascination with the subject has only grown and through his web-series, Can I Eat This?, he’s found a means of indulging two of his great passions: music and nature. In each of the forthcoming episodes, Sean will guide a fellow musician on a foraging mission for all manner of wild foods. The two will use their harvest to prepare some tasty creations and end their adventure by performing a cover song together.
Over the course of his career, Sean Rowe has recorded five full-length albums and several EPs. His music has been used widely throughout film and television, with notable examples including NBC’s hit dramas, The Blacklistand, Parenthood. Rowe’s song “To Leave Something Behind” was one of two non-score tracks to be featured in Ben Affleck’s hit 2016 feature film, The Accountant. The song accompanied the film’sf inal scene and has since received nearly 14 million streams on Spotify alone.

Hens Bens
Worlds Strongest Band Album Launch
Michael M (Slime City)
Arrows Meet(F.O Machete, Nanobots)
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HENS BENS (Fife, Scotland) make pop music in BLOCK CAPITALS. They are not interested in being like other bands.
They don’t write songs about the same things as other bands. ARGUING WITH THE GUY FROM SLEAFORD MODS ON SOCIAL MEDIA is about arguing with the guy from Sleaford Mods on social media. FUCK OFF PHILIP is about a dispute with a small business owner. WEIRD A.I. YANKOVIC is about technological solutions to dickheads on the internet. PLEASE CAN HENS BENS SUPPORT DEVO was released as part of an unsolicited campaign to get on the bill for DEVO’s 2023 UK tour. It didn’t work.
Their shows aren’t like those by other bands. They incorporate fresh fruit, balloons and power tools. HENS BENS do not speak between songs, with the band instead relying on AI-generated crowd banter over which they have no control. There are LEDs attached to things. There are costume changes. The shows are a combination of loud noises and rainbow nonsense.
In 2023 HENS BENS found themselves on a number of end-of-year best-of lists, in places such as BBC 6 Music and The Herald. Success will not change HENS BENS. HENS BENS are highly-trained professionals.
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“Pop craziness that is deliciously ramshackle and delightfully earworm” (Martin Williams, The Herald)
“Noise mavericks” (Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music)
“Psychotic and totally brilliant” (HMV)
“Full-on noise rock mayhem” (Neil March, Fresh on the Net)
“Bonkers and brilliant” (Mark Montague, Phonic FM)

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

Neverfine are a Glasgow-based Alternative Pop duo, blending rock, metal, electro-pop, and industrial elements into their distinctive dark, synth-driven sound. Fronted by vocalist Ashley Palkowski and multi-instrumentalist Craig Kelly, the band draws influence from artists such as CHVRCHES, Purity Ring, Nine Inch Nails, and Deftones, crafting emotionally charged music with an experimental edge.
Their debut EP, Do Everything, Feel Nothing, was released in September 2023. This coincided with a sold-out headline show at Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh, solidifying their position in Scotland’s music scene.
In 2023, the band were also featured as a showcase artist at the Resonate Music Conference, performed a live session for BBC Introducing in Scotland, and closed the year with a performance at King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut for BBC Introducing Live.
Their live performances have drawn praise for their energy and emotional intensity, earning spots on the Scottish Live Music Awards 2024 longlist, two nominations for The Weekender Awards 2023, The Skinny’s Future Sounds of 2024, Tenement TV Radar Artist 2024, and Vic Galloway’s 25 Scottish Artists to Watch in 2024.
2024 saw the release of the single “Colours,” as well as festival appearances during the summer at Kelburn Garden Party, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, and Tenement Trail.
Neverfine continues to evolve, with more releases and shows on the horizon.

Hailing from Stoke on Trent, UK, All the Young are the classic tale of overnight stardom to rock n roll’s forgotten sons. The only difference is, they are still here to tell the tale!
Formed by brothers Ryan and Jack Dooley in 2009, the band was signed to Warner Bros Records in 2011 and hit the UK charts with their debut album Welcome Home, recorded with rock legend Garth Richardson (Chilli Peppers, Rage against the Machine, Biffy Clyro). They toured the world along with supporting the likes of Morrissey, The Kaiser Chiefs, Hard-Fi and The Pigeon Detectives. Even taking the 1975 out as THEIR support act on one tour. A hefty record deal often leads to one thing with an artist in the rock industry though and boy did All the Young find that out the hard way. A few years milling around in side projects such as Ryan’s ‘Faraday’ and a whole lot of life experience has brought them back to where they started – making records again.
With a new line-up led by Ryan and ex Faraday members Arron Darlington and Mike Davies, they recruited Tom Crompton on lead guitar and ATY are suddenly alive again.
They released their 2nd album Tales of Grandeur to much joy from their loyal fanbase in 2022 along with playing sold out shows in both the UK and Europe. It seems ATY are ready to climb the ladder once more (a little older and wiser this time!)

C Turtle are one of those bands whose sound people can’t seem to pin down. Mercurial and moody, theirs is a protean kind of oozing fuzzy-jumper rock that’s as much about slickly spun lyrical poetry and unfiltered emotion as it is fractal riffs and howling feedback whines yapping at their heels.

Juanita Stein of Howling Bells
Kirsten Adamson
for fans of… Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, Laura Marling
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Fresh from touring with Evan Dando and Travis, Howling Bells singer Juanita Stein presents her fourth solo album, produced with long time collaborator Ben Hillier (Depeche Mode, Doves, Blur, Elbow).
It’s an intensely human document with a profound sense of dignity, exploring her restrained side armed with experience. It is all the lighter for it. Your attention is effortlessly claimed without being demanded. Every sound, every choice, has earned its place.

M60 are a rising indie rock band hailing from Manchester, known for their raw sound and infectious energy. Drawing inspiration from the city’s rich musical heritage, their music blends guitar-driven anthems with introspective lyrics.
M60 are carving out their own space in the ever-evolving landscape of British indie rock.
With multiple sold out headline shows, UK tours and festival appearances under their belt, M60 are ready to embark on their biggest UK tour to date in 2025.

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).

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.

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

Random Rules
HotWax
The Pill
for fans of… Lambrini Girls, Wolf Alice, SPRINTS, Elastica, QOTSA
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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.

PIT PONY’s only Scottish date! ON SALE NOW.
‘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.

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.”

Shuna Lovelle
Quiet Man
Beth Miller
for fans of Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Alabama Shakes
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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.

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.

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

Every Wave:
Michael Cera Palin
for fans of… Mom Jeans., Free Throw, Modern Baseball, Origami Angel
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Atlanta emo indie punks Michael Cera Palin are here bringing their sad-happy, happy-sad twinkle rock this May.

Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, Ben Brown is the newest signing to Xtra Mile Recordings. Hailing from Manningtree, on the Suffolk/Essex border, Ben has honed his songwriting craft over a number of years and in a number of different guises. Previously in bands Dingus Khan and SuperGlu, gaining support from Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, Rob Da Bank and Mary Ann Hobbs, Ben is now branching out on his own with new music and live shows in the pipeline.

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.

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.

“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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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.

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.

Emily Zeck
for fans of… Dolly Parton, Megan Maroney, Sierra Farrell, Willow Avalon, Kelsea Ballerini
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a JOY. Concerts and Holler Live presentation
Emily Zeck does a lot of things including country music, surfing and dilly dallying

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.

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.

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

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.

Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan
*at The Mash House*
for fans of… Tangerine Dream, Jean-Michel Jarre, Mike Oldfield
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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.