BATS BATS BATS
Formed in Kingston Upon-Thames, but with their roots stretching right across England, Bats Bats Bats are best described as “a runaway train headed straight for the graveyard”. Their ferocious mix of back-to-basics emo punk and old school hardcore sensibilities has landed them on bills with an eclectic mix of artists. With appearances under their belt including shows with Brightons desert-rockers, Tigercub, as well Londons new blood hardcore royalty, Tether, Bats Bats Bats have proven themselves to be a truly diverse and exciting act. 2024 sees them prepare to unleash their debut album to the masses, and with that they are en route to launch a full scale juggernaut-like assault on the UK music scene – and indeed the worldwide stage.
FFO: Misfits, Rise Against, Alkaline Trio
@batsx3
https://www.facebook.com/BATSx3
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HVTxqWnzgh0J1mqmisfl0
Swearwolves
“We’re Swearwolves, not werewolves!” Swearwolves are Kingston natives who always deliver an energetic, heavy and sweaty show! With sick riffs, sing along chorus’s and a pounding rhythm, who wouldn’t want to Join The Pack?!?
FFO: Queens Of The Stone Age, Every Time I Die and Kirk Van Houtens “Can I Borrow a Feeling”
@swearwolves_uk
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cO6o43lyojRvvg6tn6Dqd
The Issues
Exeter-based foursome The Issues make energetic, raucous and blisteringly fun indie-punk in the vein of Sports Team, The Libertines and The Clash. They’ve been gigging and touring DIY-style non-stop since the 2021, and have become known for their erratic, unhinged and highly entertaining live shows. They’ve sold out the legendary Exeter Cavern for their own headline shows, have played at venues such as 02 Academy Islington and Bristol Exchange, and have supported the likes of Courting, The Oozes, Black Foxes and Pizza Tramp. They released their debut EP entitled ‘Eat the Pelican’ in August 2023 and are planning a physical release with south west label Krautpop for early 2024.
FFO: Boomtown Rats, The Clash, Sports Team
@wowitstheissues
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1YRvNwDccJlN3njPkGhz8m
