LIVE (Photos): The Great Escape, 09.05.19 – 11.05.19

Although we weren’t able to make it t0 The Great Escape Festival this year, our wonderful photographer Jon Mo was down in Brighton to catch some of our favourite bands in action.  Including Veta Records’ own showcase at The Alternate Escape and Kick Out The Jams’ Brighton Mix Up, take a look at some of his snaps below… 

After London delivered gritty alt-rock anthems with their trademark immense energy.

Berries treated Brighton to the raw passion of their energy-fuelled live show.

Bugeye dazzled with their infectious disco-punk anthems.

Tiger Mimic blast out their soaring, sparkling rock.

Swimming Girls delivered their catchy alt-pop gems.

Long time faves HAVVK captivate, combining celestial vocals with a gritty edge.

Scottish band The Van T’s delivered their scuzzy, sun-drenched garage rock.

Brighton’s own THYLA treated fans to their glistening dream-pop.

Liverpool band The Mysterines brought their catchy, fuzzed-out indie anthems.

Hope all of you who made it down to The Great Escape had a blast!

Photo Credit: Jon Mo / @jonmophoto
Words: Mari Lane / @marimindles

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Track Of The Day: Trash Kit – ‘Horizon’

Having wowed us at one of our first nights at The Finbsury, Rachel Aggs (Sacred Paws, Shopping), Rachel Horwood (Bamboo) and Gill Partlington (Bas Jan), aka Trash Kit, have been firm favourites for some time. And now, following 2014’s Confidence, they’ve announced their upcoming new album, and shared a video for its uplifting title track, ‘Horizon’.

Inspired by how people interpret the planet and Aggs’ love of guitar music from Zimbabwe, ‘Horizon’ oozes a shimmering effervescent joy and swirling sparkling energy. Interweaving twinkling hooks, jangly beats and funk-fused bass lines, its cascading sun-filled vibes build to a wonderfully life-affirming climax and rejuvenating euphoric haze.

Of the track, Rachel Aggs explains:

“The song is quite literal, thinking about the edge of the earth – how people interpret the planet, how you can sometimes forget the enormity of the world and the universe and how small that can make you feel.”

Filmed by Upset The Rhythm at Brimham Rocks in North Yorkshire, the joyous new video for ‘Horizon’ is the perfect accompaniment to the track’s radiant energy. Watch it here:

Horizon, the upcoming new album from Trash Kit, is out on 5th July via Upset The Rhythm. Pre-order here.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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Video Premiere: Cat Mahatta – ‘Hymn To Dudes’

Started as a bedroom project in Oakland, to try and encapsulate her experience as a queer mixed-race multi-instrumentalist, producer and dancer Cat Mahatta creates collaborative electro-pop and innovative performance art. Having previously wowed our ears with her last single ‘Barely’, she’s now returned with a spellbinding new offering.

An anthemic message to the patriarchal powers that be, ‘Hymn To Dudes’ drips with glitchy beats alongside Mahatta’s swirling, sparkling vocals, creating a glistening slice of alt-pop, oozing a poignant majesty and sweeping splendour.

Accompanied by an artfully choreographed and beautifully thought-provoking video that portrays a mystical sleepover in which Cat is inducted into a coven of Feminist Art Goddesses, ‘Hymn To Dudes’ offers a dreamily bewitching electro soundscape filled with an empowering spirit that we need now more than ever.

Of the track, Mahatta expands:

“‘Hymn to Dudes’ is a message to everyone who’s ever underestimated, belittled, or oppressed me and my global community; it empowers us and reminds us that we have permission not to care what they or anyone else thinks of us.”

Watch the new video for ‘Hymn To Dudes’ here:

‘Hymn To Dudes’ is out on 20th May via Practical Records – an independent label that releases music by California’s queer, trans, and experimental music communities.

Mari Lane
@marimindles

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