The Blinding Lights + PITW + Dead Natives + Desmeralda

22:00 - 22:30: 

The Blinding Lights

The Blinding lights are a rock and roll band from Harrow in North London. Founded by three brothers, Jack (26, guitar), Callum (23, lead vocal/piano) and Theo (20, drums) in February 2015, the line-up was completed with the addition of Will Lord (19, bass) in October 2015. The band draws on traditional rock’n’roll and rhythm & blues to create a unique, modern rock and roll sound.

Recorded and mixed by Mitch Ayling of The Milk, and mastered by Pete Maher, For Those Nights is their debut EP released in November 2015, available now through Spotify and Itunes. The record has been promoted by Genya Ravan of Goldie and The Gingerbreads and has received airplay on Steve van Zandt’s radio channel Little Steven’s Underground Garage broadcast nationwide in the USA & Canada on Sirius XM Radio and heard worldwide on Sirius/XM Internet Radio. Additionally the band has received airplay on Croydon radio, Fresh Unsigned and the band have been guests on Harrow Radio.

The band has also recently filmed its latest track, wrong side of the law, with Ont’ Sofa and the video can be found on the enclosed disc and also on the band’s videos page on their website.
Since the Ep’s release the band has been gigging all over London and beyond including recent gigs at Notting Hill Arts Club, The spice of Life, 93 Feet East and the Actress and Bishop in Birmingham. Upcoming gigs include another date at Notting Hill Arts Club and The Workshop, but new dates are constantly being added are an up to date list can be seen at the band’s website here: //theblindinglights.co.uk/contact.

21:15 - 21:45:

Pitw

A four piece band from London, determined to bring their ‘rock noir’ sound to new audiences
With melodic splangs, noisy outbreaks, stories and lamentations for all occasions
Inspirations from sonic youth, the pastels, lou reed, pearl jam, spectre folk…

20:30 - 21:00:  

Dead Natives

Out of frontman Liam Dutch's solo project emerged Dead Natives, formed in mid 2014 the band released debut EP Smoking Gun which features the BBC introducing supported 'Feel Alright' the band have gone onto to develop and evolve their sound, expect sleazy melodies and driving guitars. Their second EP is due for release in summer 2016

19:45 - 20:15:

Desmeralda

Desmerelda are infused with rock, funky beats and pop-sensibility; coming out of the suburbs of Guildford in 2015, the band formed when lead singer/guitarist Max Broggio and bassist Alex Cripps-Mahajan met the Scottish-bred drummer Fraser Currie.

The band have been building a buzz throughout 2016, playing lots of shows and working hard to produce their now-released debut EP ‘Ease The Bite’. Desmerelda’s sound is the accumulation of heavy guitar-riffs, catchy melodic lines and solid grooves; when starting out, the band stated “We want to write music that is heavy and straight to the point. We just want people to mosh, dance and have a good time.”