The Vaselines were formed in Edinburgh in 1987 by singers/guitarists Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee, soon signing to Pastels frontman Stephen Pastel's newly formed 53rd 3rd label. Nirvana's Kurt Cobain regularly cited the Vaselines influence in interviews with the music press and Nirvana would go on to cover the Vaselines' Molly's Lips and Son of a Gun (both later compiled on their Incesticide collection) as well as perform Jesus Doesn't Want Me for a Sunbeam on their legendary MTV Unplugged appearance. Cobain's gospel-spreading no doubt accelerated their rise to cult sainthood, but the Vaselines would have gotten there sooner or later on their own accord. Lewd but nave and abrasive yet tender, the band's shambling, primitivist squall remains a perfect distillation of pop at its most guileless and euphoric.Eugene Kelly later went on to front Captain America / Eugenius, while McKee spent the better part of the decade out of sight, resurfaced in Suckle, and released a solo album in 2006. The Vaselines reunited proper in 2010 to record their second full album Sex With An X which was released on the Seattle label Sub Pop.This was followed by V for Vaselines in 2014. The Ramones inspired album featured many of the same players who helped make 'Sex.....', including Belle and Sebastian's Stevie Jackson, the 1990's Michael McGaughrin and Teenage Fanclub's Francis Macdonald.

Indie pop band The Lilacs.

Miki Berenyi Trio are Miki Berenyi on vocals/guitar (Lush), Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar (Moose) and Oliver Cherer (Gilroy Mere, Aircooled). The three musicians first worked together during Piroshka’s 2021 tour. Miki and Kevin being founder members, Oliver coming in on bass to replace Mick Conroy (Modern English) who had moved to the US. 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.

Two piece from Bristol that provide a sweat soaked, tub thumping, groove infused experience. Squint your eyes and it’s a stag do on a karaoke machine but open your mind and you’ll find it’s at least 500% more enjoyable than that.

The Queen of Psychedelic Prog and her superb band are back out on the road! Picking up where they left off when they were rudely interrupted by a certain pandemic, they'll be touring the UK in September and October playing songs from her 2019 self-titled album, some choice Purson cuts and a selection of material from the upcoming second solo album.

Northern Irish experimental folk songwriter and producer Joshua Burnside is something of a regional anomaly. With a brooding, powerful sound echoing artists of places afar and time long gone, his enthralling craft defies local comparison in striving towards an aesthetic as much as visual as it is sonic. Balanced with a diverse palette of sounds, Burnside deftly blends alt-folk and elements of the Irish folk song tradition with South American rhythms and Eastern European influences, whilst introducing synthetic and found-sounds, synths loops and crunching beats to create a stormy world that shifts and swirls perspective like a lingering lucid dream.

The Tubs were formed by two of the primary songwriters from the critically lauded pop group Joanna Gruesome - Owen Williams & George Nicholls - as a way of expanding the dimensions of their jubilant compositions.

The Courettes is an explosive rock duo from Denmark and Brazil who found the perfect blend between garage rock, '60s Girl Group, Wall of Sound, surf music and doo wop. Like The Ronettes meet The Ramones at a wild party at Gold Star Studios echo chamber.

A reputation for high-octane and immersive performances, Dirty Nice will transport you to a surreal world of alt-pop dance magic.

Getting this star band to South Devon is a real coup for us. This is being put on at the Pavilions, Teignmouth. Tickets are available through their site but we thought we would bring this very important gig to your attention. The Cinelli Brothers have a passion for the music of the 1960’s, an amalgam of blues, rock and soul, and add a twist of contemporary style, making them a rising force on the music scene. Their appeal crosses all manner of boundaries, attracting a significantly younger crowd to their shows as well as pleasing the ears of older fans. Brothers Marco (guitar, keys, vocals) and Alessandro (drums, B/V’s) are joined by Tom Julian-Jones (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Stephen Giry (bass, guitar, B/V’s). Winners of the 2022 UK Blues Challenge. UK Blues awards nomination best blues band for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Senser are pioneers of cross-over alternative/hip hop/metal/electronic and since 2009 have been back on the scene playing some fantastic live shows.

Emerging from the same art/design cauldron that produced fellow Leeds legends Soft Cell, Scritti Politti, and The Mekons, CUD were the pre-Britpop answer to doleful shoegazing bands fun-loving, light-hearted, romantic and downright catchy. Alternatively loved or loathed like a yeast extract, CUD are indie rock for the unpretentious pleasure seeker, boasting as they do the rich deep-lunged voice of Carl Puttnam, edgy guitars of Mike Dunphy and tight, funky rhythm section of William Potter, bass and Gogs Byrn, drums. CUD were initially lauded for their quirky Peel session cover of You Sexy Thing in 1987. They soon built up a huge live following and buffed up their repertoire with a string of unstraight pop beauties, best exemplified by the 1990 album Leggy Mambo. This led to a major-label deal with A&M in 1991, front-page NME coverage, massive sellout gigs and proper Top 30 hits, Rich and Strange and Purple Love Balloon. Misunderstood by record companies and press, CUD packed away their guitars and sticks in 1995 but, bolstered by a greatest hits anthology (Rich and Strange) in 2006, they agreed to tread the boards again, with a further reunion following in 2012 (now with original guitarist and key songwriter Mike Dunphy) and continue to find an army of Space CUDets still eager to sing along, dance like fruitcakes and invade their stage.

Retirement Party is a playful party punk quartet from the Windy City. Singer/lyricist Avery Springer tells nervous, insightful stories in a stream-of-consciousness style.

David Devant and his Spirit Wife Though known widely for their 90s call to arms "Ginger," there is so much more to be drawn from the otherworldly experience that is a David Devant and his Spirit Wife performance. Not just glorious glam infused classic pop anthems, Ginger, Radar or the masterpiece debut album Work, Love life, Miscellaneous. A whole treasure trove of musical and visual treats await. The recent Cut Out and Keep Me album being up there with the best work of their career. The Hope and Ruin is the perfect setting for this Victoriana influenced brilliance. And it's all done by kindness. Would-be-goods Would-be-goods are back in Brighton with their elegant and evocative guitar pop. Jessica Griffin, enigmatic star of 80s cult label él, is at the helm, with guitarist Peter Momtchiloff (Talulah Gosh, Heavenly), Debbie Green, drummer and darling of the London nineties garage scene (Headcoatees), and Andy Warren, legendary bassist of Adam and the Ants and The Monochrome Set. They will be playing songs from their recent release The Night Life as well as favourites from their five critically acclaimed studio albums.

JOY. & Holler Live present Rainy Eyes \+ support This is a 14+ event. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ Presented by JOY. & Holler Live

SNÜFF - (garage rock/flower punk) is a trio from Padua (Italy). Andrea Davì (voice, guitar), Giorgia Malagò (voice, drums) and Alessandro Maroso (bass) play songs that are love bombs, raw and sincere, sweet and sour, with a freaky and positive attitude. 2 demo tapes and a live recording are out on bandcamp. The first LP “That’s amore” was released on November 30th by Slack! Records. highdrive - Fuzz Punk from the south coast. Artists: We are always interested in hearing from talented artists. If you’d like to play at our future events, please get in touch at realsounds.uk. Note: 18+ ID required. These events frequently sell out so we recommend buying tickets in advance. Refunds: Tickets are for the full event and not for individual artists. If an artist cancels your tickets are still valid for the event. We cannot offer refunds. Presented by REAL This is an 18+ event

Call it synchronicity, call it happenstance, call it no more than three friends getting together to give their speakers a workout. Yet The Utopia Strong’s formidable conflagration of psychedelic radiance and beatific harmony has evolved way beyond all or any expectations since the band’s inception.

Helicon formed in 2008 and have released quite a body of work in their time as a band. The Eps have long sold out. Their first complete album released on Fuzz Club Records is currently on its second pressing. The second album "This Can Only Lead To Chaos" saw Helicon embark on a tour of the Uk, this release was followed up with a Fuzz Club Session. Hot Box was one of the lucky stops in that tour. They sounded incredible that night and converted the room into Helicon fans. The band will be travelling from Scotland with sitar and pedal boards in hand en route to their tour around Europe. They will create some of the finest Psych Rock to grace the earth. The rock solid rhythm section of this band gives the guitars and synths the space to colour the sound. Get ready build a breath taking wall of noise. Early tickets are strongly recommended for this evening as it will be busy. All ages under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Midnight Rodeo + Guests Nottingham formed psychedelic art-pop quintet Midnight Rodeo broke out in 2022 with 3 singles on Brighton's Fat Cat Records, accompanied by a relentless touring schedule around the UK, with trips to Europe, two sold-out hometown shows and prodigious slots at festivals such as The Great Escape, Dot to Dot & Kendal Calling. Their sound is unique in its combination of a powerful groove laden rhythm section, alongside jangly guitars, theremin-esque synths, booming organs all held together with the ethereal, honeyed vocals of frontwoman Maddy Chamberlain. Krauty & latin-esque grooves are juxtaposed with powerful psych-pop garage floor-fillers, hypnotic and chaotic in equal measure. This is an 18+ event

When 4 best friends decided to combine their experience of standing ovations at the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, a wealth of West End theatres, as well as their history as major label artists with numerous national tours & Radio 2 playlisting under their belts, the results were always going to be exceptional. Vicki, Jake, Poppy & Tim have an undeniable ear for feel-good melodies, wrapped in the warmth of 4 part harmony. A band made up of 4 lead vocalists & multi-instrumentalists, First Time Flyers are the ultimate self-starters, welcoming into the mix their music production skill set, alongside their eye for concept & design with everything they do. The quartet are the epitome of band mates. Long-time friends & collaborators, their energy, personalities & connection come from a safe place of feeling comfortable in each others company & they always bring that rapport to the stage, welcoming audiences & media to their inner circle.

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Japanese Television, Radio Anorak, Drive Your Plow and MAGDA. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

There are some places and moments that tie people together forever, whether it be a place, a song or something you can't quite define through words. The origins of Orions Belte stemmed from one of those mystical moments in time, which spawned a lasting creative connection. The first time all three members Øyvind, Chris and Kim met up to work on ideas they ended up recording their entire first album over a weekend together. Orions Belte uses the band as a platform to explore different aspects of what an instrumental band can be resulting in everything from separate solo albums, live recordings from digital streams in the Norwegian nature, EP’s containing eccentric covers to studio albums that create soundscapes that pull you in and draw out emotions in ways that only they know how. Their strong connection inspires them to write music that feels natural and authentic, focusing on strong melodies and grooves resonating with their worldwide fanbase.

My Life Story return to Brighton in December and are playing a two set show. Set one will be the Joined Up Talking LP in full, followed by a set of tracks from their sparkling back catalogue and greatest hits!

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Once Upon A Leeds, 1981. The March Violets strum their first riff and scrawl their first set list. Their impressive post-punk legacy stretches from 1980s BBC John Peel Sessions, indie chart success Radiant Boys EP, Grooving in Green, Snake Dance and Turn to the Sky (featured in the John Hughes movies, Some Kind of Wonderful), all the way to the 21st century reunion, headlining festivals across Europe & the USA and storming Record Store Day 2021 with sell-out double album Big Soul Kiss. And now, for the first time The March Violets are releasing their full back catalogue, with worldwide distribution via Jungle Records. Founder-members Rosie Garland (performer, poet and author) and Tom Ashton (guitarist, producer and studio owner) are joined by William Faith (musician and vocalist with Faith & the Muse, Conflict and the Bellwether Syndicate). They are excited to be back in the studio and recording their new album set for release in the summer of 2023 and also planning live dates in support of this and their back catalogue releases. They are joined by the mighty Rose Of Avalanche, one of Leeds' finest bands and purveyors of such beauties as L.A Rain, Always There etc.

Xana Morris, known professionally as Xana, is a Canadian pop musician based in Vancouver.

Chase Petra is an American pop rock band formed in 2018 in Long Beach, California. The group released its debut studio album, Liminal, on July 5th, 2019 on the label International House of Chase Petra.

HAWXX are a shapeshifting, punk infused alt-metal band made up of Anna (lead vocals/ guitar), Hannah (guitar / backing vocals), Jess (drums/ backing vocals) and Julia (bass/ backing vocals).

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Comforts, Mulimba, Winter Gardens and more. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

Former singer with C86 kingpins The Wolfhounds and 90s sample-crazed post-rock innovators Moonshake, David Lance Callahan has also toured and collaborated with PJ Harvey, Stereolab and My Bloody Valentine, and played at Lollapalooza and All Tomorrow's Parties. Over the last few years, he has pursued a well-received solo career, writing and performing spooked social commentary as part of his sui generis vision, accompanied by his unique guitar style. His two solo LPs so far English Primitive I and II have seamlessly mixed folk, blues, West African, Arabic and post-punk influences to produce a distinctive blend that could only exist in the 21st Century. The lyrics, for which he is equally renowned, hold their own next to the Blake and Auden poems he has also set to music. His recently released LP Down to the Marshes adds a horn section, string quartet and musical saw to the recipe and was voted one of the best albums of the year by LouderThanWar and Juno Daily, as well as receiving rave reviews in Mojo and Record Collector. It has been played many times on BBC 6Music, mostly on the Riley and Coe show. Most songs feature his regular drummer, Daren Garratt (formerly The Fall/nightingales/Pram, as well as Terry Edwards (PJ Harvey, Gallon Drunk) and Mel Draisey (The Clientele).

LAIR (pronounced “lah-eer,” a local dialect for the Indonesian word of ‘lahir’, meaning ‘birth’ or, roughly ‘being born’) is a 6-piece psych-soul/funk outfit hailing from Jatiwangi, West Java, Indonesia. Formed in 2018, LAIR’s music, lyrics, and its presentation are vivid, inherently gaudy (in a good way), and honest, taking a sizeable chunk of inspiration from classical/traditional Panturan Tarling, a form of now-grassroot musical/performance art popular amongst the people of a certain areas in the northern coast of West and Central Java. Taken outside of the group’s narratives, the music and lyrics speak for themselves, describing in detail, through aural means, how it is to live on the northern shores of the island of Java. The feeling of salt in the humid air; The tiniest drop of sweat as it runs down the neck of truckers zooming down the hectic roads of Pantura; Posters of the coming election candidates plastered throughout the villages; The lingering smell of burnt fuel in the air; The garish set of stickers decorating the windshield of rundown public transports, braving every pothole with their dangerously-rickety wheels; And, most of all, the scorching heat. All lovingly communicated through the charming perspective of the locals.

Gotobeat is excited to once again team up with The Hope & Ruin in Brighton to welcome Spooky Huge live on Friday, 25th July. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ event

Friday 18th Of July, Hope And Ruin Doors 7pm (18+)

Born in Ottawa, d'Ecco split his time between Canada and the U.S. as a child before his family planted roots in Victoria, British Columbia. He began playing piano at age six, and by the time he was eight, his teacher estimated he had the musical comprehension of an eighth grader.

Italian post-punk/death-rock Horror Vacui five piece return to the UK with a headline show at the Hope & Ruin, Brighton on Thursday 14th August. Supports to be announced soon Entry 18+ Horror Vacui blends early ’80s goth with post-punk in a horror-tinged sound. Their name reflects a signature style built on tight, guitar-driven songs, sing-along hooks and vocal lines many of which have become modern goth anthems as for “In Darkness You Will Feel Alright”. Fans of Corpus Delicti, Sisters of Mercy, Christian Death and Killing Joke will find familiar ground, but their catalog reaches far beyond nostalgia. Their lyrics explore identity, darkness, society and the human psyche with a raw, punk-rooted urgency that also defines their live presence and political ethos. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ event

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for C Turtle, Lonnie Gunn, flypaper and Wilshaw. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

PULSE Presents Sterling Press Live in Brighton at the Hope & Ruin! Special Guests TBA Presented by PULSE. This is an 18+ event

Fortitude Valley is the brainchild of Laura Kovic. Taking influence from the likes of The Beths, The Go-Go’s and Pavement, what results is a ludicrously addictive cocktail of heart-stopping indie-punk power-pop melody and a back catalogue of songs that’ll be living in your head, rent free, for evermore. Presented by Love Thy Neighbour. This is an 18+ event

Gloin “make driving, dark post-punk” (BrooklynVegan), adding noise rock and industrial elements to their music as they tackle themes of bewilderment, dread and anger. Using bombastic rhythmic constructs, savvy arrangements and fervid melodies, the Toronto outfit put forth solemn tracks about perseverance and self-determination that are cleverly subverted through sarcastic commentary, courtesy of their sense of humor. For things to come, the four-piece continue to refine their unique sound by way of All of your anger is actually shame (and I bet that makes you angry), a new raucous offering scheduled for March 28th, 2025 via Mothland. Formed in 2018 by John Watson (guitar, vocals), Vic Byers (bass, vocals), Simon Kou (drums, vocals) and Richard Garnham (synthesizers, guitar), the project was at the onset a means for the longtime friends to convey their shared passion for engaging and visceral live performance. Over the years, Gloin embarked on a handful of North American tours, performing at noteworthy events such as SXSW, Freakout Fest, New Colossus, Sled Island, Treefort Music Fest, West Fest, and FME, while also sharing the stage with international acts such as Snapped Ankles, Osees, Amyl & the Sniffers, Brian Jonestown Massacre, A Place to Bury Strangers, Orville Peck, Moon Duo, and Night Beats. Presented by JOY.. This is an 18+ event

Brighton-based quartet really big really clever have quickly cemented themselves as a vital force in the UK emo and grunge scene. Since their explosive debut in 2023, the band has turned heads with their dynamic sound and relentless energy. Releasing their debut LP via Beth Shalom Records (home to acts like itoldyouiwouldeatyou, Buds., and Regal Cheer) teaming up with producer Tom Hill, the record showcased a seamless blend of grunge, indie, punk, and emo, earning the band a growing legion of fans. Influenced by artists such as Deftones, Reuben, PUP and Violent Soho, the core duo of Jared Tomkins and Jordan Lilford formed the project after the split of their previous band, Gender Roles. Lacking the correct amount of limbs for full live performances, they brought in Brighton scene stalwarts Chris Childs and Sam Perkins to round out the line up, ensuring their onstage energy matched the power of their recordings. Since their formation, really big really clever have played and toured alongside notable acts like Tigercub, Sweet Pill, Have Mercy, Gaffa Tape Sandy, Church Girls, and Family Dinner, solidifying their reputation as one of the most exciting live bands in the scene. 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year, with the release of their single, “floss is boss” and a string of UK tour dates. With whispers of a second full-length album on the horizon, really big really clever are poised to take their sound to even greater heights. JOY. Present 14+, under 16s accompanied by an adult

In support of his upcoming single, My Kinda Girl, Scott Lavene has announced an 11 date UK tour throughout September. My Kinda Girl is the third in a series of singles put out this year that will pave the way for his forthcoming debut album in 2019. Born in Essex, Scott Lavene was raised on power ballads, punk and swearing. In bands since his teens, Scott travelled about, scratching out a living with deadbeat jobs trying to find something to cling to. After couple of years in France and a brief stint in New York, including a playing at the infamous CBGB's Scott returned to London and came close to a major label deal with his sordid songs. Instead Scott disappeared on a rusty old boat, a floating shed, for five years. Hiding from the world. Broke and bemused. Solitude and lonely debauchery. After five years of this Scott went kaput, so spent some time in a house for the bewildered where he emerged full of life and songs. A self released album in a band called Big Top Heartbreak led to being signed to Funnel Music as a solo artist. The first single, 'It's All Gonna Blow' has been played by Steve Lamacq on his BBC 6Music show and Scott had a residency at the Brighton Fringe as well as a sell out show at Crofters Rights in Bristol for the 7inch vinyl release show.

Billy Salisbury aka The Undercover Hippy has been performing at festivals since 2008, working his way up from being a solo singer-songwriter playing in small marquee stages, to now having a full band of incredible musicians and playing main-stages at some of the UK’s best independent festivals. The band have been regulars at Glastonbury, Boomtown, Electric Picnic, Eden Festival in Scotland and Beautiful Days, plus many more around the UK and Europe. The music is best described as politically driven acoustic roots reggae folk-hop, with feel good vibes and a sly sense of humour. The live show is high energy, interactive, and always leaves the crowd begging for more. Devoted fans travel the length of the UK for shows, audibly singing along with every chorus.

Whitney K is the coming man! Described by UNCUT Magazine as a Nomadic Canadian channelling magical realism, country rock and Lou Reed he brings his band and new album to the streets of Bedford for a night wild rock n roll through the lens of a master storyteller and poet. It's going to be a wild ride and you'll want to be able to say you were there! This promises to be something very special with the added bonus of slacker Americana hipsters Flypaper unfurling their flag in support. Book early. Stay late.

3 wild live bands from the UK underground. Caught together in one place for one night of excess. Horsebastard Horsebastard? Horsebastard! Liverpools finest ‘Equestrian Blastcore’ outfit playing their first ever Brighton gig. Expect top shelf grindcore mayhem with lots of saying the word ‘Horsebastard’ 'Manic, unhinged energy’ - The Quietus Human Leather Brighton’s favourite noise-rock, sludge-punk two-piece bringing you a flaming meteor of catastrophic annihilation “there’s something thrillingly unstable about them” - Echoes & Dust Chem Sex Party Brighton’s Chem Sex Party is a four-piece punk band bringing raw energy & no-holds-barred attitude, Chem Sex Party is punk at its wildest—loud, unapologetic, and unforgettable. See you there!

One word can describe their music, style and performance. Haunting. Three girls make up the band covering each part of the classic power trio. Their songs range from raging goth rock to eerie beautiful swoons.

Anna Phoebe McElligott is a London-based violinist, composer, and broadcaster who performs in musical genres including contemporary classical, rock, folk, jazz, Celtic, and Middle Eastern music.

Gotobeat is excited to once again team up with The Hope & Ruin in Brighton to welcome The Glitterbombs live on Sunday, 24th August. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ event

His Lordship emerged from lockdown in a blaze of boredom and frustration. The new project from guitarist James Walbourne (The Pretenders, The Pogues, The Rails) and Kristoffer Sonne (The Pretenders, Elton John, Willie Nelson), His Lordship is the sound of Walbourne unleashed as a frontman; a furious riot of raging guitar and perverted drums from another dimension.

Acopia invites listeners to open their hearts and sink into their feelings, ushering them into a hazy dreamworld of sultry vocals, pensive synthesis, and smouldering basslines. The trio have crafted a collection of slow-burn anthems that rest in a fever dream between trip-hop, shoegaze, dream pop, and downtempo.

Gotobeat is excited to once again team up with The Hope & Ruin to welcome Nil By Habit live on Wednesday, 6th August. Presented by Gotobeat Ltd. This is an 18+ event

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Brighton punks PHINIUS GAGE celebrate the launch of their new single at THE HOPE AND RUIN, BRIGHTON on Friday 24th Oct. Plus support TBC

Formed in 2013 in Brighton(UK) as a trio, Poly-Math is an instrumental quartet composed by the drummer and sound engineer Chris WOOLLISON, the bassist Joe BRANTON, the guitarist Tim WALTERS and the last entry, the keyboardist Josh GESNER. In an interview released to VultureHound, they say that the band started because they were tired of writing music for others and wanted to be as weird as they can. Their music is powerful and skillfully played. The presence of a sound engineer as drummer gives an extra quality to the recordings. The band is also very active live and is a fixed presence at the Avant festival ArcTanGent. This is an 18+ event.

If electronic music is sacred theology, New York City band Public Circuit are the pagan heretics driving the genre forward with an indomitable will to live. After joining forces in early 2023, Ethan Biamont, Sean Holloway and Nelson Fisher will release their second album Modern Church on September 12 via à La Carte Records. On Modern Church, NYC trio Public Circuit dismantle and reassemble post-punk with surgical precision. Gone is any pretense of retro revivalism-what remains is something sharper, darker and entirely their own. With a newfound sense of Collaboration amongst all three members, this is a record that dances in the flicker Of candlelight and fluorescent glare alike, channeling an austere pulse of angular Electronic instrumentation, and raw percussive rhythms all bathed with the high Gloss ache of sophist-ipop into a sound that's equal parts ritual and revolution. Presented by PULSE. This is an 18+ event

Born in London to Congolese parents, Marla Kether is a bassist, producer, and DJ. With over 35 million Spotify streams, she has worked with Little Simz, Yazmin Lacey, Oscar Jerome, and Obongjayar. Her debut EP ‘All That We Have’ dropped in November, praised by Crack Magazine, Mary Anne Hobbs, Jamz Supernova, and more. Her music blends Latin percussion, Theo Parrish-style groove, and West African-inspired basslines. Bandcamp Daily called her EP ‘The Best Electronic Music of November 2023,’ and DJ Mag named ‘BTR2’ a Top Track of 2023. Marla celebrated with live shows in Bristol and London and toured with Loyle Carner as a bassist and DJ. This year, she played Jazz Stroud and supported BCUC at The Jazz Cafe, with bookings at Shambala and Valley Festival. Released through Saffron Records, Marla is part of a movement uplifting women, trans, and non-binary artists. “Marla Kether has to be one of the most exciting talents to emerge this year. She’s already well established as a successful session bassist, but her own productions are a revelation, joining house, disco, post-punk, and heavy doses of Afro-Brazilian groove into something completely her own.” - Joe Muggs, Bandcamp Daily Presented by Acid Box. This is an 18+ event

Holysseus Fly has spent the past couple of years carving out her own unique path. With a series of standout releases accompanied by striking visuals, she’s established herself as one of the UK’s most compelling new voices. As vocalist, co-writer and pianist in critically acclaimed collective Ishmael Ensemble, Fly is a vital presence in the UK music scene and as a solo artist she pushes further, blending emotion-soaked lyrics with soaring, cinematic choruses.

Come party with us for the Brighton launch for Dez Dare's new album, CHERYL! Your Love Shines Down Like A Supernova's Death with special guests from Australia, Lunar Dirt. "With prior albums attracting critical plaudits, there wasnt a chance I was gonna pass this one up for review purposes... King Tuff and Ty Segall came to mind while listening to the album for the sonic variety, effortlessly cool and outright hipness on offer. Hence, I would have no hesitation recommending it, check it out." The Sleeping Shaman [Reza Mills] "At a time when much of indie rock is drifting toward reverb-drenched melancholy or algorithm-friendly mush, Dez Dare is a welcome jolt of clarity. His music points out that punk rock music can still be smart, noise can still be meaningful, and absurdity can still be art. He makes records that feel like manifestos written in neon, sung through a bullhorn, blasted through fuzz pedals and synth wires... Dez Dare proves once again that he is one of the most interesting, inventive, and important voices in underground rock today." Thoughts Words Action "Dare raves his way through his latest batch of 11 new brain tilting songs - each pumping with frantic Casio keyboard induced rhythm and burning psychedelic guitar soloing. Completely nuts boy pop from a true master that has been nurtured over the years from overdosing on Devo, The Tubes and perhaps a shot of R Stevie Moore... From the opening four second synthesized trill of "CHERYL! [Loading...]" to the guitar shredding onslaught ripping through "Blistered Eyeballs", Dez Dare's ambition to "not be like everyone else" takes a step closer to being fulfilled." The Wire [Edwin Pouncey] "on the screamingly titled CHERYL!, he pours all the weirdness he can muster onto a single record. And he does so with more ferocity than ever before... this LP is a winner." The Big Takeover [Kurt Orzeck]

Stray 4 Life zine & Hellride Records present: Bootlicker from Canada, Draümar from Norway, Second Death from London, BOMB new Brighton band (it's their first show!) Doors at 7pm Advance tickets are £8 plus booking fees More on the door. Presented by Stray 4 life zine & Hellride Records This is an 18+ event

Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Y, wing!, Bones Ate Arfa and Divorce Attorney. Presented by Hidden Herd. This is an 18+ event.

Sugar-free presents: Saturdays at your place Https://www.Saturdaysatyourplace.Com/ Https://saturdaysatyourplace.Bandcamp.Com/ \+ guests There’s something kinda magical about naming your band saturdays at your place. Right off the bat, it calls to mind images of collapsing onto a friend’s couch at the end of a long week, and the kind of nights that turn into stories you’ll tell for years to come. For the band from Kalamazoo, Michigan, it’s more than just a name; it’s what’s held them together through college and the strange process of becoming an adult. Whether unpacking tour burnout or the shame of outgrowing your past, they’re constantly rejecting irony in favor of something much bolder: sincerity. On their upcoming second full-length, these things happen (out September 12), saturdays at your place take everything that made their early material resonate-twinkly guitars, heart-on-sleeve songwriting, a distinctly Midwestern ache-and stretch it into something even more resonant. It’s a record about growing up without growing cold, and it’s also a testament to where they’re from, both literally and musically; proof that a band with strong hometown roots can still shake the ground. Presented by Sugar-Free Records. This is an 18+ event

Hellride Records Launch Party featuring... Silver: Padua, Italy Hardcore Https://qualitycontrolhq.Bandcamp.Com/album/bullet-ballet "Since 2017 Silver has shown it is very much a product of this environment, showcasing a unique take on mid to late 80s NYHC. This is where street sorcery meets heavy metal knowledge, or to put it simply, extraterrestrial solos and divebombs with hardcore in the background are fronted by some sort of demon on vocals." - QCHC Imposter: Brighton Hardcore Https://imposterbrighton.Bandcamp.Com/ Frisk: Leeds Hardcore Punk Https://friskfriskfrisk.Bandcamp.Com/ Läbrys: Brighton Black Metal Punk Https://labrysblackmetal.Bandcamp.Com/album/cold-as-the-touch-of-the-night Mortal Spirit: Brighton Hardcore Landmine: Brighton Hardcore Hellride Records - Burning Water - Stray 4 Life zine This is an 18+ event

Centred around brotherly duo Charlie and Felix Hales, Oral Habit abide by a simple, yet devastating rock dictum: play it hard, and play it loud. None more so is this exemplified then on new single ‘Sauerkraut'. Co-produced alongside contemporaries School Disco, this 2-minute punk crusade offers a loving ode to volume, to the duo’s core inspirations, and sees Oral Habit barge themselves into the fresh lineage of garage-rock noisemakers turning up amplifiers across the UK. Presented by Acid Box. This is an 18+ event