Sounds of the city presents: Orkawave

Sounds of The City presents: Orkawave plus support from Cowboy Rex Hooper and Parallel Senses

Orkawave is a young dynamic 4-piece multi-instrumentalist band. The bands journey began busking on the streets of Glasgow. Their sound is described as a mix of alternative indie, art-rock, experimental and post-punk, with their music being characterised by jagged guitars, infectious hooks, eclectic and chaotic energy. The band's passionate performances and electric sound have garnered them a dedicated following in Glasgow's vibrant music scene. Their energetic live shows are known for creating an electrifying atmosphere that resonates with audiences. Orkawave's original compositions showcase their diverse musical influences while maintaining a distinctive sound that sets them apart. The band have performed and played at several music venues across Glasgow and have gained regular airplay across radio station.

Parallel Senses are a 4 piece alternative rock band from Glasgow. Their songs are inspired by genres from the past like Classic Rock, Progressive Rock, New Wave and Indie Rock whilst being firmly rooted in the 2020s. Their sound is dynamic and uses different textures and structures to keep music sonically fresh and interesting to listen to. They have headlined The Classic Grand in Glasgow and have played in a variety of different venues such as the iconic King Tuts during their New Years Revolution Festival. Their compositions and sounds are influenced by The Police Arctic Monkeys, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd and are vocally inspired by artists like Blondie, Fontaines D.C and Wolf Alice.

Rex Hooper and the Gunsingers deliver cinematic western music rooted in classic country, bluegrass and 1950s frontier ballads. Drawing inspiration from vintage western soundtracks and the storytelling tradition of artists like Hank Williams and Lefty Frizzel, their songs feel like lost scenes from an old film reel. Led by songwriter and vocalist Rex Hooper, the band blends acoustic textures, harmony vocals and evocative imagery to create music that is rugged, atmospheric and timeless. With a strong emphasis on narrative and mood, their performative balances, warmth, humour, and stark western drama. Their work evokes wide open landscaped, moral reckonings and the quiet poetry of the American West - reimagined through a contemporary lens but faithful to its roots.