Live – Pozi | For Breakfast | Big Long Sun | Speedial at The Hope & Ruin

Pozi, For Breakfast, Big Long Sun & Speedial at The Hope & Ruin, Brighton, 6th June 2025

With over 20 musicians taking the stage over the course of the night, The Hope & Ruin played host to the usual guitar, drums and keyboards along with violin, sax, flute and not forgetting the esteemed cowbell and tambourine.

First up, a fusion of jazz-sprinkled math rock from Speedial. With dual vocals and a slight feeling of hypnosis, their tracks could feasibly all mesh together to form an indie film soundtrack. Busy on the London live scene, the four piece appear to be picking up the pace in honing their style and widening their audience; an intriguing start to proceedings.

So then to a double order of 7-Up, as the next two acts have the numbers to cosplay as the wonders of the world or Snow White’s pals (and there are potentially more group members not here tonight). Whilst Big Long Sun is technically the solo project of Jamie Broughton, the collective on stage run like a well oiled machine and bring different elements to the overall sound, bringing a bunch of experience from playing with other bands to the table, culminating in art rock with an indie twist. For Breakfast switch the pace again, this time towards dream-pop – a decidedly Elizabeth Fraser-esque vocal in play and a multitude of instruments to pull your attention in different directions.

Headlining tonight, Pozi skip through their 14-track setlist with an infectious energy. Their experimental avant-garde alt-pop tunes often land within the 2-3 minute mark, further serving to keep the tempo firmly set to fast and furious. The live room has been busy all night and stays packed till curfew hits, ending on a musical and performative high as expected. Nicely done.

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