Bishopskin, Nina Winder-Lind, RY-GUY & Van Zon at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 7th February 2024
It seems the return of the big band is here, by which I mean a four-piece was the smallest collective on stage at The Hope & Ruin on Wednesday, not to mention the plethora of instruments that appeared across the night, including a couple of violins, a trombone and a clarinet. Local openers Van Zon are steadily making a name for themselves with strong, long songs and an undertone of VU ambiguity. Second on, RY-GUY caught my attention last year with The Shop Is Closing, and it was a pleasure to find his set matched the soulful psych of his recorded tracks. Next up, followers of the New Eves will be familiar with Nina Winder-Lind’s cello playing, her set here showing adeptness also for keys and guitar. Along with her band, Nina’s vocal and vibe continued the night’s nostalgic art-pop feel. And so to headliners Bishopskin, initially a lockdown project that veers from strength to strength, with a performance that would please fans of everyone from Jefferson Airplane to a gospel choir. Whether they end up being your new favourite band or not, you should go and see Bishopskin at least once for an experience you won’t forget. Gallery below…
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Published 9th February 2024
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