Don't Watch The News / Bravado Cartel / Repose / India Arkin

DON’T WATCH THE NEWS

"The music is completely convincing. Because these guys don't do things by halves - delivering high-octane sets." – Welovethatsound

“Songs with much lyrical content and with some fine guitar playing. Loud. Steady guitar work joined the songs together and Ben the lead singer in his baseball cap nailed the vocals.” - Chris Difford of ‘Squeeze

https://youtu.be/aIGNe81HtnM

Since their formation in 2021, Don't Watch The News out of West Yorkshire have released a string of distortion-driven singles along with their debut EP 'Last Orders'. Injecting their love for grunge into their appreciation for punk and Indie.

BRAVADO CARTEL

"Bravado Cartel sent shivers down the spines of the scene kids, and made them reassess their attire" - BBC Radio Manchester

" The Bastard love children of Kasabian and the Doors" - Imogen bell (Apollo live festival review)

https://youtu.be/c21SHLbtaQA

An English rock band from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire particularly noted for their 2014 UK top 40 single ‘Just Like Fighting Shadows’. The band have released five studio albums spanning the period 2009 to 2019.
Originally named RedStar, the band was formed by Will Bloy after leaving the armed forces in 2004. In the early years, RedStar gigged in pubs and clubs across the north of England but expanded to regular slots in London and a tour of Holland.

REPOSE

3 years ago, the band dropped the debut release ‘Plus One,’ and grew a strong cult following.

Bigger and better things are coming as Repose celebrate their new single, Indie/ Britpop anthem ‘No Party’ with this headline show.

This band is ready for big things.

VIVEKA

https://youtu.be/JtmxVl56ywA

From the ashes of The Diesel Trees guitarist and principal songwriter Lee Ambler has retained drummer Adrian Wright and recruited an old friend on bass - Mark Hughes. Now a 3-piece outfit under the Viveka moniker, the sound is more stripped back - with heavier guitars, chunky bass and powerful drumming. Aiming for a punk/power pop sound with banging choruses, chuck berry style guitar solo's and vocal harmonies - Viveka are ready to smash the system in 2024.

INDIA ARKIN

https://youtu.be/CEgzMa5O22k

An indie singer-song-writer based in Newcastle. Having always had artistic drive at the forefront, India originally moved to the city to study Fine Art, and began recording music for her solo project through the lockdowns in 2020. Launching her debut single “Dashboard Dancing” in August of 2021; she quickly caught her attention of the BBC, finding a heavy rotation on BBC Introducing North East and BBC Introducing Tees. Her debut EP “No Innocent Bystander” later featuring on Tom Robinsons Radio 6 Mixtape, and earning her a residency at The Sage Gateshead. In 2022 India was the first artist to sign on to HMV’s new record label , 1921 Records, releasing her album “Home Truths”.

India continues to tow the line between her music and fine art creative practice further as she develops herself a musician: defined by her idiosyncratic soundscapes and confessional lyricism.