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

Welcome to the Dollhouse! The Dollies are a female-fronted punk band from Falmouth, riddled with feminine rage, expressive guitar, and Hanna-esque vocals. Their distinct riot grrrl sound is amplified to the most unapologetic extent on their debut EP ‘What Would Your Mummy Think?‘ What’s spiralled from a Uni graphic design project into a full-blown punk outfit is a gang of mates with a message to the establishment (in particular to the patriarchy and Tesco’s Meal Deals) that they aren’t to be fucked with. Attending a Dollies show is like stepping into a time machine and being churned out in the '90s Punk scene

Bio: Humour live together in Glasgow. They formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas' lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.

Signing to SoYoung Records off the back of a few rough demos, it was clear Humour had a unique sound. Their first release ‘Yeah, Mud!’ gained critical acclaim from NME, Clash Magazine, DIY, Dork and more. Following multiple plays on Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and BBC Scotland, the band eventually released their debut EP, ‘Pure Misery’, which quickly established Humour as one of the most exciting acts in the country. They were featured in NME’S 100, BBC Scotland’s Top 25 for 2023, and three tracks from Pure Misery featured in The Herald’s Top 100 Tunes from Scotland in 2022.

The band immediately began to tour extensively off the back of the Pure Misery EP, supporting Do Nothing, Folly Group, Egyptian Blue, and Enumclaw at gigs and festivals across the UK, France, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. The band were then invited across the Atlantic to showcase at SXSW, where they packed out venues across Austin, TX. They followed this up with a debut UK headline tour, including shows in Brighton, London, Margate, Leeds, and Newcastle. Summer 2023 saw the band perform at Leopalooza, Truck Festival, 110 Above and Connect festivals in the UK, as well as a trip to Belgium for Leffingeleuren festival and a support show with Geese at Botanique in Brussels. An autumn tour supporting DoNothing followed, taking the band to new cities and venues across the UK and Europe.

The band released second EP 'A Small Crowd Gathered to Watch Me' at the end of 2023, exploring new sonic territories, again to critical acclaim. The songs have received extensive airplay on Radio 1, BBC Radio 6 and BBC Radio Scotland, as well as being featured in Spotify’s All New Punk, Melomania, Hot New Bands, All New Rock and more. Following this, Steve Lamacq selected Humour as the spotlight artist on his New Music Fix show on BBC 6 Music.

The band have since been holed up in the studio with Rod Jones of Idlewild, recording some new music - details of which will be announced soon…

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Spiralling live at Dead Wax with support from Molars and Cartoonhead

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Neon Dreams is a Canadian alt-pop duo consisting of vocalist Frank Kadillac and drummer Adrian Morris. They write and produce their own music with long-time collaborator Corey Lerue. They defy genre pigeonholing, as they draw freely upon pop, rock, folk, EDM, hip-hop and reggae elements

At the end of 2024 Bleach Lab shared ‘Drown’, the first single from their upcoming fourth EP ‘Close to the Flame’ (due July 2025). The EP will be the first body of work the band have shared since their critically and commercially acclaimed debut album ‘Lost In A Rush Of Emptiness’ which DIY called “A debut of dreamy loveliness” and went on to receive 5* and 4* reviews across the board. 

‘Close To The Flame’ is Bleach Lab’s first self-produced project. The EP explores the hardships of love from the band's personal experiences, capturing the messy reality of trying to hold onto love, whilst dealing with self-doubt, regret and the fear of losing yourself in the process. 

Further elevating their reputation with their dynamic live shows - which have included a headline show at London’s Scala and international festivals across the US and Europe - Bleach Lab are gearing up for another UK tour this November, which concludes with a London headline show at Bush Hall.

As part of their Red Water Lily tour Indie Rock band Leonian Dream will be co headlining the Dead Wax in Birmingham alongside a local Alternative Rock band which will be announced later to date.
Expect an evening full of energy! 

Indie/emo ensemble Lakes are set to release their new album Slow Fade, their fourth since

their inception in 2018. Widely known for their self-coined ‘glock-rock’ sound and mainstays of

Watford’s DIY scene and beyond, the six piece have explored a wealth of sonic shifts: from

midwest emo inspired by their heroes American Football to math-rock time signatures and

post-rock guitar melodies teeming with dark and vulnerable undertones. Now the band are

finding contentment within themselves by shifting the narrative to characters unknown using an

array of vivid yet nostalgic lyricism.

70s influenced Aussie soft-rocker Joel Sarakula presents new album 'Soft Focus' at Dead Wax, Birmingham on Oct 30th as part of his first UK tour in 15 years. Sarakula has graced the stages of Primavera, SXSW and Glasto over the years and has been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Mary Anne Hobbes and Lauren Laverne on 6 Music and Radio 2, so don't miss this chance to see Joel Sarakula with band on a rare headline UK show. Expect 70s influenced soft-rock, funk and disco grooves.

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Imagine if Ray Manzarek was the frontman for the Bee Gees... It’s a neat visual introduction to Joel Sarakula, a UK-based Australian artist who writes, producesand sings Soulful Pop, gazing out at a contemporary world through vintage glasses, vintage threads and long blond hair. His music is informed by a rich, 1970s-inspired palette, drawing on soft-rock, funk and disco influences: sunny, uptempo jams for darker times. Self-aware that he looks and occasionally sounds like the love child of Ray Manzarek and the Gibb brothers, his self-deprecating sense of humour is always there just below the fringe.

Born in Sydney, based in UK and international in outlook Sarakula is a songwriter who has travelled the world in search of his muse, experiencing everything from being a victim of Caribbean carjackings to performing in the remote fishing villages of Norway before finally establishing his career in the UK and Europe. Since then he has released albums such as “Island Time” (2023), “Companionship” (2020), “Love Club” (2018) and “The Imposter” (2015) that have racked up plays on rotation across national UK and European radio and got him noticed in The New York Times, The Independent (UK), The Irish Times, Rolling Stone Germany, El Pais (Spain) and Sydney Morning Herald. It’s- been a long road finding his current cult status starting out at the piano from a young age in suburban Sydney, writing and singing songs by the time he was a teenager and onstage by fifteen years old playing jazz standards in his local golf club. “I came from humble beginnings, it’s best not to mention” as he sings in his 70s boogie influenced song “I’m Still Winning”. Joel Sarakula is a fixture on the festival and club circuit having previously performed at SXSW, Primavera Sound and Glastonbury festivals. Ever the internationalist, he tours with pickup bands sourced from each territory he plays in: a Barcelona band for Spain, a Berlin band for Germany and so forth. This cross-cultural exchange is another echo of the 1970s when world travelling soul and pop artists from the US did the same and guarantees that his live shows remain fresh, exciting and absolutely contemporary.

An intimate night of heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and infectious charm. Blending their unique songwriting styles, the trio will share songs and stories that span love, loss, travel, and laughter—offering a warm, acoustic experience that brings the audience closer to the music. Expect a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere, plenty of onstage banter, and melodies that stay with you long after the final chord.

Danny Gruff:

In 2024, he released his 3rd studio album, ‘The Circus Is In Town’, which was the first album he’s recorded with his band ‘The Peacemakers’. This album is influenced by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, The Killers, The Beatles, Bleachers, all of the bands that have had an impact on his 15 year career in the music industry. His unique live performances has meant he’s been invited to share the stage with the likes of Bowling For Soup, Busted, Frank Turner, McFly and Bastille. Expect crowd participation and witty anecdotes throughout Danny’s set. 

www.dannygruff.com

Dave Giles:

Over the last 10 years, Dave has established himself as a reputable singer/songwriter who has developed his own brand of British-infused Americana. Dave is as authentic as they come, and his music, live shows and personality have attracted a loyal community of music lovers. Dave’s loyal following and passion for music has lead him to do some pretty spectacular things. In 2018, he raised £23,000 to record an album in Nashville. And more recently, he raised over £50,000 to record an album in Abbey Road Studio 2. This album is set for release early next year, so expect to hear snippets from it on this upcoming tour. 

www.davejgiles.com

Charlotte Campbell:

Charlotte's upbeat and chirpy originals and covers of pop classics are a hit with all ages. Often found busking along the river Thames and in London's busiest train stations, Charlotte's street performances have led to sold out shows in London and tours across Europe. Her musical message is to embrace happiness in all its forms and find the joy in the world.

Building an online fanbase through street art, Charlotte has released her music independently. In 2021 her original songs were featured on ITV's Love Island, along with her cover of The Killers' Mr. Brightside. She is a playlisted artist in every UK Caffe Nero and singles Stay Like This and Blur have gained attention from BBC Introducing. In 2016, her single Free The Night was crowned the official song of the TFL Night Tube.

https://www.charlottecampbell.co.uk/

Coming from the Midlands, UK, Infirm of Purpose have been breaking through the underground scene with their unique blend of metalcore and electronic music. Being local headliners since their sold out EP release show in 2023, the 4 piece band don't leave any room for breath in their chaotic live set. Expect a dynamic, interactive show that pushes the boundaries of the Metalcore and Rave scenes with a high energy performance and synced light show. 

‘It’s giving me Enter Shikari, just chaotic and iconic. I love it!’ - Alyx Holcombe (Radio 1) 

Midlands based alternative rock band!

Pynch are a true 21st century DIY band that have built up a dedicated global fanbase through a combination of tenacity, wistful lo-fi and life affirminglyricism.On their 2023 debut album, Howling at a Concrete Moon, they have followed through on their vision and delivered ten stunning tracks thatoffer a snapshot of what it is to be young and adrift at this strange junction of history.

To record the album, the band enlisted Stereolab’s Andy Ramsay as Co-Producer and Tom Carmichael (Porridge Radio/Matt Maltese) as mixer who both helped to magnify and enhance Spencer’s home recordings while preserving their lo-fi aesthetic. The result is Pynch exactly as they weremeant to be heard; intimate and introspective yet widescreen and danceable. 

Sonically, Pynchserve up a heady concoction ofmotoric beats (Julianna Hopkins), drivingbasslines (Scott Enock), soaring guitars (Spencer Enock) and melancholic synths(James Rees)to create a sound that is steeped in indie and electronic history yet still vitally present. In his lyrics, Spencer combines ayearning for meaning with dry observations about pop-culture, conspiracies and McDonalds;juxtaposing the celestial with the everyday, to the tune of a slacker Gameboy rhapsody.

Since forming at university, Pynch have toured the UK and Europe, supported The Libertines, released their debut single on Speedy Wunderground and amassedover 3 million streams. With Howling at a Concrete Moon, they finally have an LP that captures this journey and delivers their full artistic statement

With an impressive track record of over 500 shows throughout Europe, UK, and Mexico, three studio albums, and a
captivating live record since 2017, Switzerland’s Dirty Sound Magnet is an unstoppable, unbreakable force of rock.
The uniqueness of their mesmerising music and kinetic live performances has won audiences the world over. Their
show is unpredictable; shamanic stage presence, rock star charisma, instrumental prowess, poetic vocals, tantalising
dynamics. Expect the unexpected.
As teenagers hailing from Fribourg, Stavros Dzodzos (guitar, vocals), Marco Mottolini (bass, backing vocals), and
Maxime Cosandey (drums, backing vocals) devoured hundreds of albums, while rehearsing with great intensity. Their
passion rapidly turned into an addiction and total dedication to their art. Years of experimentation and practice led to
the creation of the DSM sound, and the DSM way of life. The plan has always been the same and is quite simple:
“There is no plan B”.
The DNA of this award winning Swiss act can be traced back to the ancestral ‘Golden Age of Rock’ (60s, 70s), but
instead of copying past heroes, Dirty Sound Magnet worked hard on breaking new ground. Their music has been
likened to a fusion of Led Zeppelin's energy and instrumental virtuosity, the raw energy of Iggy Pop, and the mysticism
of The Doors. By infusing modern psych influences like Tame Impala and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, along
with thought-provoking lyrics reflecting contemporary social turmoil, Dirty Sound Magnet have created their own
distinct musical formula.
Since the release of the band’s third and most successful studio album ‘DSM-III’ (Hummus Records, 2022), Dirty
Sound Magnet have performed over 130 shows including sold out tours in the UK, Germany, and Mexico, and
received the award for ‘Best Swiss Rock Band’ in 2022 - winning it for a second time after 2017. The group began to
attract attention with their 2017 debut album ‘Western Lies’, released under Berlin-based label Noisolution, and
winning the ‘Best Swiss Rock Song’ award for ‘Homo Economicus’. Following on, they toured Europe extensively
throughout 2017 to 2020, establishing themselves within the continent’s burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. Festival
performances ensued such as Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz, Gurten, and Caribana, together with supporting rock
heavyweights such as Wolfmother and Monster Magnet. 2019 saw the band release their ambitious concept album
‘Transgenic’, further solidifying their status. With the world at a standstill during the Covid-19 pandemic, the group
utilised their downtime to record live session album ‘Live Alert’ (2020) - showcasing their other-worldy improvisational
skills. Recorded in just 1 session, the album was a huge success and gained the band many new fans worldwide.
Dirty Sound Magnet's music is in a constant state of evolution, and their upcoming record due in late 2023 with
Australian label Wild Thing Records, is a testament to their artistic progression. As the band continues their ongoing
tour since 2022, this new record will propel them to new continents and connect with diverse audiences.

pcoming UK tour