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People Versus the Council

People Versus the Council
VERSUS. Art moves in cycles. The last few decades have seen the world re-visit the swinging '60's, the psychedelic '70's, and the electric '80's, bringing us up to.... now. Re-visiting the grunge scene with an injection of something just a bit more special comes Versus. This all new, all original, Leeds based act come packed with echoes of Sound Garden, early Pearl Jam and Nirvana, blended with the tones of a disenfranchised and forgotten era. Featuring Bear on bass, Cal on drums, Sparks on Lead Guitar & Neil 'Shortie' Short on vocals / Rhythm Guitar. Versus is the product of years of industry experience, pouring from previous success with Further From the Truth, My Older Ego, Lost in Olympus, Enemy Within, Monster Jaw, Fisting For Glory to name but a few. With their EP Alternative Reality , already taking the US airwaves by storm, they're now poised for the release of their Third crushing EP, yet to be named. Versus are fresh from playing main stage shows at Pease and Richmond Live festivals supporting acts such as: Lightning Seeds, Aaron Buchanan and the Cult Classics, Tom Hingley and Jaya the Cat. Versus - become part of the movement. Catchfly Combining a mashup of glorious metal and rock crossovers into hard hitting vibrations, Catchfly are here to bless your riff hungry souls. We will leave your mind melted and your body violently pulsating with our catchy hooks, soaring vocals and in your face riffs. Magnetised by a mysterious force stirred in 2023, in the midst of Yorkshire, five answer its call. Our fiery front-woman will leave you wanting more and more like a moth to a flame. Solidified by four insanely talented musicians, who are all heart and passion to complete the package. Lie to the Council Lie to the Council is a Yorkshire-based indie rock band known for delivering high-energy, melodic, and edgy tracks that dive into the ups and downs of everyday life all served with a sharp, sarcastic twist. Blending punchy guitar riffs with infectious hooks, their sound captures the raw emotion and humor of modern living. Fronted by Chris Taylor, with Mark Lewis on lead guitar, Martin Everett on bass, and Jon Logan on drums, the band brings an electrifying energy to both their recordings and live shows. Whether it's a biting commentary on daily struggles or an anthemic call to let loose, Lie to the Council makes sure every song hits hard and leaves a lasting impression. Their Demo EP, Sore Misgivings is available now! Turn it up, dive in, and get ready for the soundtrack to your wildest days. REJECTED REALITY Rejected Reality are a powerhouse alt-rock trio hailing from North Yorkshire, blending emotional storytelling with hard hitting rock. With a self-titled EP released in 2019 and their full-length album Substitute Your Own dropping in 2022, Rejected Reality have carved out a sound thats both gritty and melodic rooted in alt-rock, but never afraid to push the boundaries. Their live résumé includes everything from the historic Royal Hall in Harrogate, to venues like the Fulford Arms, and their own homegrown music event, Ripon Rocks, which they hosted from 2016 to 2019. If youre into high-energy riffs, pounding rhythms, and lyrics that hit home, Rejected Reality are a band you wont want to miss.

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