Sunken, ladylike, goodbye & Swan Deep at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 27th November 2024
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A chilled evening of good music at The Hope & Ruin on Wednesday as a quartet of acts took to the stage, opening with the intricate sounds of Swan Deep. Experimental with elements of jazz, their set held a certain amount of intrigue – enough certainly to draw a lot of people there early to catch them play, and worth braving the cold outside for.
Second up, goodbye brought another interesting mix of styles. Fairly new to the Brighton scene as a collective, they include some familiar faces from other local acts (Flip Top Head, Moon Idle, etc.) and meld together well with strong vocals and a Banshees-esque lilt.
The penultimate act came in the shape of ladylike, honing their shoegaze / alt-folk sound and gaining a fair amount of media interest since releasing their debut single almost exactly a year ago. Understated but quite captivating to watch, it’s easy to see why their appeal is stretching.
Last up, London five-piece Sunken have worked hard to create something that sounds effortless. Trippy dream pop that can’t help but call Portishead to mind, their closing set was a fitting ending to a night that drew on lots of influences from the past, while kicking one foot firmly into the present. Keep an eye out for all four on the line-up – they’re sure to be catching more attention in 2025.
Words and photos © Siobhan 16beasleystphotography.com
Published 29th November 2024
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