Badly Drawn Boy
Perhaps best known for the Mercury Award winning album ‘The Hour of Bewilderbeast’ and the soundtrack to Nick Hornby’s film ‘About A Boy’, Damon Gough (AKA Badly Drawn Boy) continues to write and produce new music and perform live to sell-out audiences.
The Tubs
Formed in 2018 by Owen Williams alongside previous members of his cult-band Joanna Gruesome, The Tubs have released two albums, and two Eps. All released on independent labels. They are part of a loose collective of groups, known as Gob Nation. The collective’s work extends to running a music studio, video production and a publishing imprint for poetry and lyrics.
‘Cotton Crown’ album reviews
‘A personal, stellar second from classic indie quartet at the centre of a London collective’ Uncut ****
‘An exceptional record.’ ***** The Observer
‘It’s so very, very special.’ 8.5 / 10 Under The Radar
‘His striking voice, somewhere between Richard Thompson and Bob Mould, bolts through the band’s joyful jangle-pop.‘ The Guardian Best Albums of 2025.
Radhika
Radhika create Scottish dream pop. Featuring Radhika Meera Dade on vocals and guitar, their single ‘Starry Eyes’ includes special guest contributions from Teenage Fanclub’s Gerard Love and Mitch Mitchell of The Pastels.
‘That’s a great record, I love it!’ – Marc Riley, BBC 6 Music
Studio Electrophonique
Studio Electrophonique is the solo project of singer-songwriter James Leesley. One of the most interesting and original musical outfits to emerge from Sheffield’s current independent scene.
Hero Fisher
Hero Fisher is a UK based singer-songwriter whose music is a compelling blend of rock/americana/folk ballads, her career so far, includes opening for legends like The Rolling Stones and Neil Young at Hyde Park.
Meet Your Heroes
Meet Your Heroes are an instrumental jazz-rock trio from Brighton. Their music blends guitar melodies, swampy grooves, mathy riffs and deadly improvisation into a heady fusion brew.
The Grand Old Echo
Together, The Grand Old Echo create their affectionately named ‘City-Folk’ sound – witty and poignant story telling about life, death and everything in between, delivered through triple harmonies and the occasional rap verse, all laid over a variety of traditional folk instruments
The band members are originally from Essex, Hamburg and Hong Kong, they are all now based in London.
Amelia and the Housewives
From Brighton, Amelia & The Housewives get compared to C86 bands which they find confusing as they are trying to sound like The Impressions. Their debut album is out in June.
The Wake Sat 29 August 2026 