2022 marks the release of Merseyside Alt rockers THE MYSTERINES debut album ‘Reeling’, due March 11th 2022 via Fiction Records. Barely out of their teens, they completely sold out both their 2020 and 2021 headline tours, as well as headlining the BBC Introducing Stage at Reading and Leeds. Find out what all the fuss is about them at The Brudenell on March 25th.
SUNFLOWER BEAN – vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming, guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen, and drummer Olive Faber – announce that their long-awaited third album Headful of Sugar will be released on 6 May via Lucky Number. The announcement arrives as the trio size-up a UK tour in anticipation of the new album’s release. Sunflower Bean are at Brudenell Social Club on 31st March. Fuelled by the agony and ecstasy of contemporary American life, Headful of Sugar is a psychedelic head-rush designed to be played loud, windows down. It is about outsiders disillusioned with the modern world who, despite their alienation, refuse to be subdued; buoyed by the relief found in interpersonal relationships that counteract the daily barrage of cheap entertainment and convenience. “
Standing as a moment of tranquillity and reflection amidst the playful folk/punk ruckus of their latest album, ‘Bonny’s Eyes’ sees SKINNY LISTER tuning into their traditional roots to summon one of their most humbling, harmonious ditties to date. Blending lullaby-like vocals with twinkling acoustics, the Skinnies are also joined by friend and respected folkie Roger Wilson, who lays down the track’s flourishing fiddle sections. SKINNY LISTER will be stepping up to some major stages in support of pop/punk heroes LESS THAN JAKE on their Spring UK Tour. The dates follow a string of sold out UK headline shows for the Skinnies over the Winter in support of their newest album ‘A Matter of Life & Love’. Catch them at the O2 Academy on April 2nd
Bella, aka BABY QUEEN, moved to London at 18, joined rock bands and fell in love and head first into the city’s party scene and now at 24, she has made the BBC Sound of 2022 long list, released her debut mix tape The Yearbook and continues her ascent to the anti-pop throne. Hotly tipped as the artist to watch in 2022, Baby Queen’s legion of superfans continues to grow. Amongst those hailing the talents of the South African-born, London-based singer are Jodie Comer and Olivia Rodrigo who recently professed, “I’m obsessed with Baby Queen, I think she’s so badass and I can’t wait to see what else she does in her career”. Courtney Love took to her Instagram to proclaim, “Lyrics SO good. Choruses SO good. Visuals SO good.” BABY QUEENS storms into the Brudenell Social Club on the 21st April
Enchanting Australian folk pairing – CHARM OF FINCHES – have announced their first-ever UK shows for April and May 2022. Touring in support of their majestic third album: ‘Wonderful Oblivion’ (available in the UK from 6 May 2022 via Anti-Fragile Music), the band will be heading to the Brudenell on April 29th: They make haunted tunes about love, grief and whispering trees with tight sibling harmonies and chamber folk sound; baroque folk with many stringed things. Already adored in their home nation by press and public alike, the duo earned a nomination for the coveted 2021 Australian Music Prize.
