Crushed By Waves + Air Drawn Dagger Co-headline - Reading

Down For Life Music in association with Atonal Music Agency Presents

Crushed By Waves + Air Drawn Dagger Co-headline show
With special guests Within Reach

Facebar, Reading
Doors: 7.00pm
Show ends: 11pm
14+ 
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult

Since releasing their debut single ‘Ceiling’ in late 2020, Crushed By Waves have showcased their sound to the UK alternative rock scene - a cathartic blend of melodic verses, power-house breakdowns and anthemic choruses, which has seen the band gain a growing fanbase and the attention of industry, with singles receiving radio support from BBC Radio 1 Introducing, Kerrang! Radio and Planet Rock.

Crushed By Waves have sold out several hometown shows in Manchester, headlined their own run of UK shows following the release of their first album, supported bands such as Dream State, Graphic Nature, Self Deception, TheCityIsOurs, and demonstrated they deserve your attention.

Most notably the band won one of five coveted slots to play the DogHouse stage at 2023 sold out Download for the 20th year anniversary against over 500 submissions. They have also played at a number of established UK festivals including Takedown, Radar Festival, Reading Rising, and Hammerdown.

Formed in Sheffield, Air Drawn Dagger blend raw emotion and defiance into a sound that defies genre. BBC Introducing championed their early releases, and they soon found themselves on major playlists like Pop Punk Generation, Emo Anthems, and All New Rock. Air Drawn Dagger’s momentum is undeniable. They’ve sold out major headline shows, including the legendary Leadmill, and completed sold-out UK dates with Millie Manders, Lake Malice, Dream State, and AVIVIA. Produced by Neil Kennedy (Creeper, Boston Manor) the new single "Castle" is a powerful statement of who they are: a genre-bending force with a message of defiance and individuality.

Within Reach are a young melodic metalcore 5-piece hailing from London/Essex. Hailed as ‘Teenage Metalcore Sensations’ in recent press, and intent on pushing the genre forward with their high-energy, fast paced and emotive brand of metal, the band are part of a modern movement that will shape the next generation of heavy music in the UK.