Exeter Phoenix is a proud supporter of the new talent. New Band Showcase brings you a free event of exciting new artists and bands from the South West. Find your new favourite!

Line Up:

LONGTIDE

Students of acoustic lows and jarring guitars alike, the band carve intricate vocals through hefty bass lines and dirty, rung out chords with the aim of crafting music to be proud of!

Hand-picked by BBC Music Introducing, the demo track ‘Hurricane’ set the stage for what was to come and the band are currently releasing their debut single ‘Sleeping Giant’.

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THE KLAYS

4 piece alternative/psych rock band influenced by the likes of The Doors, Joy Division and Fugazi

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SHY PILOT

Bristol/Exeter-based alt rock band Shy Pilot have officially dropped their debut single, “Stop Start”—a statement of intent from a band ready to make their mark on the music scene.

Shy Pilot formed nine months ago and have been writing and shaping their first set of songs for audiences in and around the South West. Recorded at Humm Studios, Stop Start captures the anthemic yet dynamic qualities that define the band’s sound; chiming pop melodies interspersed with waves of pounding distortion.

The band takes influence from all over the rock spectrum drawing from pop hook driven bands such as Jimmy Eat World and the Maccabees to ethereal, distortion-drenched outfits like DIIV, Sonic Youth and Amusement Parks on Fire.

Their follow up single ‘Glow Fade’ due to be released on May 30th.

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