Struggling with the mundanities of life in an East Midlands market town. Bottling it all up and ready to explode. The quiet ones are the worst they say but there's nothing quiet about Saboteurs' outpouring of pent-up emotions.


The band's 2018 debut EP attracted a growing fan-base and recognition by BBC Introducing, Richer Sound's Artist of the Week and as finalists in Radio Wigwam's Rock Act of the Year. From the gothic post-punk splendour and dark, foreboding rock of 'Nobody Knows Me Like You' , to the haunting slow-burn of 'Coraline' , Saboteurs manage somehow to transcend genres. The juxtaposition stems from the contrasting styles of songwriters Ben Ellis (vocals/guitars) and Rick Whitehead (guitars/vocals). 'We just can’t do trends. We end up chucking in elements from all manner of genres and smashing them together'.


With influences as diverse as New Model Army, Biffy Clyro, Neil Young and Thrice, Saboteurs' debut album, 'Dance With The Hunted', is due for release on 4 May 2019.

And with a new rhythm section in place - Pete Botterill (drums) and Geoff Standeven (bass) - and Kirsty Marlog on backing vocals, the band will be hitting the road again with live dates across the UK.

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Alternative/Rock solo artist and Horror Author

Jon Gomm is an independent, non-corporate musician. He sings songs, writes songs, and plays guitar, and spends a lot of his time travelling around playing gigs. He's basically just trying to be an individual in a world that wants everything to sound the same. He's not famous, but don't worry he doesn't want to be, and you've heard of him and that means a lot. 

Jon doesn't reply to messages on Soundcloud. Please email via his management at info@jongomm.com 

Drums have always been my passion. I started playing a long time ago but have recently put in the hard work as far as my drums are concerned. I have recording experience and have played with original and cover bands. I have a vast amount of gig and festival experience all over and was trained by my good friend Dale Schnettler who plays for Prime Circle a world famous South African band. I have been in the recording studio too and have some songwriting experience and am good with lyrics.  Specialise in rock and metal but am accustomed to different styles. I have serious ambitions of making it far in the music industry and am looking for the right originals band with ambitions. I am able to record at home as i have an electronic kit and recording setup

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