Cut-throat guitars, dirty basslines and contorted synthesisers are their tools - VENTS MAGAZINE

“Big Pixies-sized singalongs and subversive choruses which threaten to match the early charm of The Teardrop Explodes” - ARTROCKER

‘this band are strange and not to be trusted!’ - LOUDER THAN WAR

The Gallerys are a young three piece band from Kent in England, drawing influences from The Who, Oasis and The Jam, modernising the sound of classic Britpop. They’re passionate about live performance, and love taking to the stage; they deliver tight, well rehearsed, high quality tracks throughout their shows. Craig (Bass/Vocals) and James (Guitar/Vocals) write original music, with the trio working closely to add innovative guitar melodies, driving bass lines, held together with punchy drumming to achieve their unique Britpop sound, laced with Indie and Alternative influences. Having opened for The Sherlocks, Louis Berry, Madness, The Rifles (to list a few) the boys have been non stop touring the Uk for the past year. Set to release their new highly anticipated EP 'It's Up To You', Recorded at Abbey Road Studios London, The Gallerys story is very much still beginning.

LIFE are an alternative band from Hull. The creative four-piece are proudly independent with a strong DIY ethic built around community. LIFE have successfully released three albums on their own label and are currently writing their next body of work.

LIFE’s albums include 2017’s Popular Music (BBC Radio 1’s albums of the year), 2019’s A Picture of Good Health (BBC Radio 6’s albums of the year & AIM Award nominated best second album) and 2022’s critically acclaimed North East Coastal Town which long-time supporter of the band Steve Lamacq described as the best thing the band had released a; “Snow-globe of emotions.’’

Friends Without Names the lead single from North East Coastal Town was A-listed at BBC6 Music. The band have cemented great favour at the station with numerous playlist additions including their singles Big Moon Lake, The Drug, Excites Me, Bum Hour, Popular Music & more.

UPSET THE RHYTHM is a live music promoter and record label based in London, which is collectively run with enthusiasm, commitment, a sense for adventure and a desire to have fun in the process. 

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