GIHE: Personal Highlights of 2025

We’ve already shared our Albums & EPs Of 2025, Tracks Of 2025 and our final Soho Radio show of the year, but now the GIHE team have put together a round up of some of their music related highlights from the past twelve months.

From celebrating a decade of GIHE in various ways, to attending Cro Cro Land and Decolonise Fest, plus our first time hosting a stage at The Great Escape Festival; the GIHE team were grateful to feel connected to our friends and followers throughout 2025.

Huge love to everyone who has listened in to our radio shows, read our reviews & features on our website, or attended one of our gigs this year. Take care of yourselves and we’ll see you all in 2026!

Read below for a recap of some of our best bits of the year…

10 years of Get In Her Ears!

Kate: Although Get In Her Ears officially kicked off in 2015, I found the GIHE radio show a year later in 2016. I used to listen in every Thursday evening when Mari and Tash hosted their slot on Hoxton Radio, enjoying the new music tunes and smiling when they gave me a shout out on air. When Mari asked me to cover her when she was unable to make the show one week, I was chuffed. Tash and I met for the first time 20 minutes before we shared mics, but it felt like we’d known each other for ages. The show went really well and I had a blast, so I was overwhelmed with happiness when they invited me to be a permanent co-host with them. We’ve continued on as a three piece for nine whole years and in that time we’ve co-launched our website and monthly gig night, moved to Soho Radio, we’ve been featured in Clash, interviewed for The Guardian and The Independent, spoken on panel events at Southbank Centre and even been on Craig Charles’ Trunk Of Punk on BBC Radio 6!

I’m deeply proud of these accomplishments, but what I’m most proud of is nurturing my friendship with Mari and Tash over the past decade. Teenage me – an anxious girl from Essex – would be so happy to know that I’d meet two people who would not only teach me so much about new music and the importance of community, but also just two really decent, funny, open-minded friends who would support me in all my endeavours. That is the foundation of Get In Her Ears and that is why it’s been such a joy and a privilege to grow this platform together and meet so many wonderfully like-minded people who either make music, or feel as passionate a connection to it as we do. We gathered up some kind words in the form of voicenotes from some of our favourite artists for our special anniversary show on Soho Radio, which reflect all of these things and more.
(Kate Crudgington – Features Editor)

Mari: Hosting GIHE gigs really is my most favourite thing to do. As well as being able to platform fantastic new musicians of marginalised genders, being able to bring together like-minded people in a safe space where everyone feels free to be themselves, part of a chosen family, and able to unite in joy and rage feels like something that is needed now more than ever. Huge thanks to everyone – musicians and supporters alike – who’ve been a part of our little community over the last ten years. And biggest thanks of course to dream team, fellow parents of our precious baby, and the best friends a dweeb like me could ever need – Kate, Tash and Paul. Here’s to the next ten years!
(Mari Lane – Managing Editor)

GIHE 10th Birthday All-Dayer at The Cavendish Arms

Mari: I could gush for pages about how much it means to me that Get In Her Ears turned 10 this year. Being able to celebrate something that myself, Kate and Tash (and Paul!) have put so much love and work into over the last decade felt really important, and I wanted to ensure that any event organised represented the community we are so honoured to have been a part of. So, it felt fitting to host our all-dayer in September at The Cavendish Arms – a venue which, over the last couple of years, has done so much for us and whose gorgeous vibe and ethos aligns perfectly with the safe, inclusive space that is consistently my priority to provide, and whose staff are always the most helpful and welcoming.

It felt fitting, too, to be able to put together a line-up of bands and artists who have been a big part of the Get In Her Ears journey in some way over the years – the fact that Problem Patterns came all the way over from Belfast to headline, along with other favourites like Fightmilk, The Baby Seals, Jenny Moore, Jemma Freeman and the Cosmic Something, Schande, Dogviolet, and last minute recruits The Oozes, plus pillar of the scene Estella (Big Joanie) on the decks, really was the stuff that dreams are made of. Being able to fill the space with so many familiar faces, people who’ve supported us and who we couldn’t do all this without, was something that felt incredibly special, and will stay with me for many more decades. I now have a taste for organising all-dayers, keep your eyes peeled for more special events!

Kate: Get In Her Ears has enriched my life on so many levels and I felt that profoundly at our 10th Anniversary gig at The Cavendish Arms. The line-up that Mari put together was stacked with artists who we have followed since their early days of releasing music, so it felt like a real full circle moment for all of us. It was a joy to catch up with friends old and new throughout the day and share plenty of pints and plenty of memories. It all went by in a flash. I handmade 100+ friendship bracelets for the occasion, we had our very own GIHE tote bags on sale designed by our Art Director & Photographer Paul, plus, Paul’s Mum even made cupcakes. I wish we could do it all again.

Ella from Dogviolet: It was an honour to play at the Get In Her Ears anniversary show at The Cav. One of my favourite pubs (and where GIHE gave us our first ever gig!) and an opportunity to play alongside legends of the scene. Highlights included Jemma Freeman, who, as ever, delivered a high-octane set, ending up on the floor in the middle of the crowd with guitars screaming and wailing. A perfect contrast followed with an intimate set from Jenny Moore on piano and vocals; the room fell completely silent, you could hear a pin drop. She combined tongue-in-cheek humour with spine-tingling intimacy, even getting the whole room singing acappella at the end. The venue was packed throughout the day, and truthfully, the event could have filled a much bigger space, but the intimacy gave it a great buzz and atmosphere. The warmth, solidarity and joy in the room were a testament to the community spirit Get In Her Ears have built over the past ten years. Here’s to many more!

 

GIHE first showcase at The Great Escape

Kate: I’ve been attending The Great Escape Festival as a fan and then as a journalist since 2011, so I was over the moon when Get In Her Ears were given the opportunity to host a showcase on Brighton beach on the Soundwaves Stage in May this year. We booked South London post-punk duo Scrounge to headline our eclectic showcase, with Comic Sans, Rubie, Maria Uzor and afromerm as our supporting artists. We were blessed all weekend with sunny weather, which meant the turnout for or beach stage was beyond what we expected. We loved watching each artist perform their unique sets and appreciated every shout out that they gave us from the stage. It was a proper milestone moment for us all and I hope we can return to The Great Escape in the near future to share more of the vital and exciting music from new artists in our GIHE community. Our unofficial GIHE after-party at our favourite Brighton bar, The Bee’s Mouth, was also a blast.

Mari: Another fitting celebration of our 10th birthday this year was to have the honour of hosting a stage at The Great Escape. An event known for platforming upcoming new artists, it felt really special to be able to showcase an eclectic mix of some of our favourites over the weekend in Brighton – from the dreamy soundscapes of afromerm, the frenzied danceable allure of Maria Uzor and the poignant, empowering grace of Rubie, to the immense swirling energy of Comic Sans and fierce seething power of headliners Scrounge; our evening at the Beach Stage really did feel like a perfect representation of the exciting and talented new artists that we consistently support. As well as our showcase, the weekend as a whole was really special – the four of us being able to spend the whole weekend together, celebrating the last ten years with new music, tattoos, fun and sunshine.

GIHE tattoos at The Dollhouse

Kate: It may not have been my first tattoo (it’s my ninth!) but having the GIHE logo permanently etched on to my skin is definitely the most significant piece of ink I have on my body. The Dollhouse in Brighton was the perfect environment for the GIHE team to get our celebratory shared tattoos whilst we were in town for The Great Escape. Run by a team of ultra friendly female, non-binary and LGBTQ+ artists and staff, we were impressed by everything from the pink decor, to the kindness and curiosity of the folks who inked these important lines into our excited flesh. I chose to have my GIHE tattoo on the inside of my wrist, so that it looks like the entry stamp you receive at the door to one of our gigs. For me, it’s a wonderful visual reminder of all that the GIHE team have achieved so far and of our bond with each other.

Mari: At the age of 39, I got my first tattoo after years after debating whether I should, and it felt only right that this first permanent addition to my body should mark something so personal to me (and be designed by my partner in everything, Paul!); a beautiful, lifelong reminder of all the hard work and joy we’ve shared together over the last decade. I guess we’ll just have to keep doing this forever now! Huge thanks and love to Evie for taking such good care of me and making it such a nice experience, and to all the staff at The Dollhouse for being the loveliest; a tattoo place fully staffed by queer people (and with cute pink walls) it felt like the perfect place for us to do this together. I’ll definitely be back soon!

Decolonise Fest

Mari: A vital event promoting punks of colour and their community, Decolonise Fest is a non-profit DIY festival made up of activists, militant community organisers, musicians and artists that have been coming together to organise the weekend since 2017. This year, I was lucky enough to be be able to attend the Saturday, which started off with an incredibly inspiring and informative panel from YWMP, Good Night Out Campaign, Spark The Noise and Off Shoot Tours about creating safer spaces for marginalised groups to enjoy live music – an incredibly relevant and poignant topic for someone who organises gigs. The day and evening continued to be filled with so much incredible live music – including the playful, jazz-tinged energy of Coventry’s The Genes, post-punk legends Bona Rays and the driving frenzied indie anthems of Liverpool’s ones to watch, steel.

Comic Sans on Soho Radio 

Kate: We enjoyed the company of London-based queer punks Comic Sans so much that we invited them to be guests on our Soho Radio show twice this year. We interviewed vocalist Rachel and guitarist Lauren in March about their personal and political single ‘Mr President’ and the band’s origin story, and Rachel also joined us again in May to chat with us on our Great Escape special. What comes across in both interviews is Comic Sans’ collective wit and humour and like team GIHE, there is also a solid friendship underscoring all that they do. It was a joy to host them as part of our showcase at The Great Escape and I look forward to seeing them live again in 2026!

Cro Cro Land

Mari: Ten years ago, if you’d have asked me what I’d be doing on my 39th birthday, I don’t think DJing at awesome local festival Cro Cro Land alongside a line-up of incredible bands would have even occurred to me. But, a decade on, that’s what happened, and I can honestly say it was one of the most fun birthdays of my nearly 40 years. Spending the day providing tunes for so many familiar faces, as well as 100s of lovely local Croydon folk out to enjoy some fantastic live music felt like the perfect way to celebrate, and being able enjoy bands like Billy Nomates, Goat Girl, Benefits, Berries, Grandmas House, Phwoar, Bugeye and A Void throughout the day was the only present I needed. Huge thanks to organisers Angela and Julia for inviting me to be involved, and massive credit to them for creating such a brilliant and diverse showcase of new music within a community that so needs a bit of a boost right now.

Deer Shed Festival

Mari: My fourth time at the North Yorkshire festival, this year at Deer Shed felt as special as ever. Having fallen in love with its warm, family-focused energy and exciting, eclectic line-ups when first attending in 2022, it has not disappointed since. They manage to consistently create a space that feels comfortingly intimate; an inclusive safe haven for artists and fans of all genres, genders and ages. Amongst those performing, a fantastic amount of female, non binary and queer performers were represented this year, and I was lucky enough to catch lots of these over the weekend, with highlights including Kae Tempest, Moonchild Sanelly, Cowboy Hunters, The None and Jacob Alon. I also felt privileged to be asked to DJ a silent disco for the second year in a row; playing tunes to a huge tent that ended up being full of people provided a much-needed hit of dopamine. And watching the people of all ages, families and friends alike, enjoying the music – making up dances, and getting excited by certain songs (particularly Chappell Roan and Le Tigre!) – was a pretty euphoric experience. I’m mega grateful to have had the opportunity to do it; huge thanks and love to Deer Shed for letting me unleash my danceable queer tunes onto the crowd once again! I strongly suggest you investigate getting tickets for this year – the line-up’s looking pretty lovely, with the likes of Jasmine.4.t, Say She She, The New Eves and Sorry already announced.

Working with Trapped Animal Records

Mari: I just wanted to give a little shout out to perhaps the most positive thing that’s happened for me personally over the last year. Over the last decade of Get In Her Ears, there’s been certain independent record labels who we’ve worked with closely and whose values have consistently seemed to align with what we do. Trapped Animal Records has been one of these, with favourites like The Baby Seals, Jemma Freeman and the Cosmic Something, Grrrl Gang, Gabi Garbutt and Dear Pariah on their roster, and having continued to use their platform to support what we do. So, in Spring this year, when they asked if I’d like to help them out with press for some of their artists, it seemed like the stars had aligned and I jumped at the chance.

It’s been so lovely to be able to be part of a team of such like-minded folk, promoting hardworking DIY artists spread the word about their wonderful new music, and I’m super excited for what 2026 has in store, both with the main label and with their new, artist-focused sub-label We Go To 11, which was created to support independent artists in releasing their music without giving up control or rights. Working with a diverse range of bands and artists, such as Black Water County, Neev, Peter Cat, Jeremy Tuplin, Cormorant Tree Oh, That Old Quiet Lighthouse, Read The Room and Crying Loser has been such a pleasure – huge thanks to Joel, Kerry and the team for having me on board!

Keep your eyes peeled for our Ones To Watch in 2026 feature, which we’ll be publishing on our website very soon…

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LIVE (Photos): Deer Shed Festival 2025 (Day 3, 27.07.2025)

Having fallen in love with Deer Shed when I attended for the first time back in 2022, and then going on to ensure I didn’t miss it every year since, I was very glad I got to have another dreamy time there last weekend. Highlighting a real family focus, whilst hosting a range of exciting new artists, it oozes the warmest of vibes and – being smaller in size than most other festivals – creates a space that feels comfortingly intimate; an inclusive safe haven for artists and fans of all genres and ages. Whilst providing a child-friendly environment, this does not take away from the quality and array of performances on offer for everyone to enjoy. Although I’d say I’m in the minority of attendees who does not have children (or isn’t a child themselves!), I in no way feel this to be hindrance – there’s still plenty of adult fun to be had, just in perhaps a slightly less intense, and more safe, environment than most other festivals. Which is no bad thing.

Amongst those performing, a fantastic amount of female, non binary, queer and just all-round fearlessly powerful performers are represented, and I was lucky enough to catch lots of these over the weekend – a good balance of artists I already knew and loved, and those who I had not had the chance to see before. See below for a few words and photos about the fantastic time on Sunday, our final day at the festival!

Sunday sees us starting the day perhaps earlier than you would at your average festival, but then Deer Shed is no average festival. Coffee in hand, we head to The Lodge to ease in the day with the glistening sounds of Leeds-based artist Neve Cariad. Telling us that is her first festival appearance, Cariad and her band treat us to their beautifully lilting folk-strewn melodies, reflecting on pastoral themes with a shimmering, heartfelt grace. In fact, I become so immersed in the lush layers of sound and rousing vocals, I almost don’t notice being attacked by one of the many wasps who’ve taken up camp with us for the weekend.

After a delicious and nutritious vegan brownie for breakfast, we return to The Lodge to catch long-time personal favourite, Brooklyn-based artist Sheherazaad. Offering spellbinding reflections steeped in lyrical storytelling from India, Iran and Pakistan, she dedicates the set to people who have experienced placelessness, and shares her joy at being somewhere like Deer Shed – “it’s in places like this, of music, that people can find place…” Delivering a range of new songs with her accomplished instrument-swapping band, she showcases her ability to blend a stirring folk-inspired musicality with experimental techniques, exuding her playful spirit as each rippling soundscape flows from the stage with a majestic splendour. Whilst she has the audience captivated by her rich, swirling cacophonies, Sheherazaad sums up the weekend perfectly a the set draws to a close – “Sometimes you’re in a place that’s so beautiful, you’re left speechless and there’s nothing left to say.”

Managing to catch some of the quirky, danceable energy of genre-defying collective Mandrake Handshake on the Main Stage, we head to the In The Dock stage for the stark and powerful politically-charged anthems of immense duo Benefits. And, with the set featuring a very special guest appearance from Kingsley Hall’s daughter (“don’t worry this is my daughter, not just some random child!“), as she takes centre stage – showing off her sparkling fairy wings for us all to admire – it’s pretty lovely to see a softer side to the band. A kind of epitome of what Deer Shed is all about; families and people of all ages coming together to enjoy music that loses none of its visceral, raging energy in the safe, inclusive space that has been created.

As the sun starts to reappear, Welsh faves The Bug Club take to the Main Stage. Treating us to a set filled with songs new and old – and even perfecting tracks from their latest album, Very Human Features (which they caveat by admitting they’re tricky to play live) – their fiercely frenzied energy cascades from the stage, with each fuzzy blast of garage-rock bringing with it an infectious sense of joy. Having last seen them at the In The Dock stage a few years back, it’s great to see them win over an even bigger crowd with their eccentric allure, self-deferential wit and gloriously uplifting offerings.

With Bodega kicking off their set on the main stage with a tribute to recently deceased rocker Ozzy Osbourne, the New York band continue to wow us with their sparkling post-punk offerings, each delivered with an immersive, vivacious charisma. Then, we head back to the In The Dock stage to catch Liverpool-based King Hannah. As a sweeping, bewitching majesty flows with a dark energy throughout the set, I remain as enchanted as the first time I came across the band back in 2019; Hannah Merrick’s resonant vocals continuing to cast me under their spell with their stirring, ethereal grace and raw emotion.

After enjoying a whole load of nostalgic joy as Idlewild deliver a completely perfect set of favourite songs from over the years, with all the youthful energy and distinctive rich clarity of Roddy Woomble’s vocals that I remember from seeing them nearly two decades ago, it’s time for headliners – and final band of the festival – The Big Moon. Trickling onto the stage with an abundance of joyous energy, the band explain what a special performance this is for them – not only is it their first festival headline slot, but Jules is pregnant (“we’ve chosen a bad time to start doing late night shows!”), it’s drummer Fern’s birthday AND The Lionesses have just won the euros. This being the second time the band have played Deer Shed, they discuss their love of the festival and how they’re feeling “refreshed and scented” after indulging in some wild swimming, despite being tired after having to arrive for soundcheck at 8am. Exuding all the heartfelt sparkling emotion and sunny energy we’ve come to expect, The Big Moon’s ability to offer a comforting warmth and enlivening sense of optimism through their beautifully lilting musicality and endearing camraderie remains unmatched. Uniting the all-ages crowd with the blissful allure of each offering, they provide a perfectly uplifting close to the festival, and – as they play their penultimate song, a surprising, fun-filled rendition of Fatboy Slim’s ‘Praise You’ – younger members of the crowd even start a chant of “two more songs!” (“the next generation are so demanding!“), before the band play us out with the anthemic, evocative energy of ‘Your Light’.

Huge thanks, as always, to all involved with organising such a wonderful weekend – we can’t wait to be back for all the life-affirming vibes of Deer Shed Festival next year!

Words: Mari Lane / @mari_getinherears
Photos: Paul Dawes / @paullikesrobots

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LIVE (Photos): Deer Shed Festival, 2025 (Day 1, 25.07.2025)

Having fallen in love with Deer Shed when I attended for the first time back in 2022, and then going on to ensure I didn’t miss it every year since, I was very glad I got to have another dreamy time there last weekend. Highlighting a real family focus, whilst hosting a range of exciting new artists, it oozes the warmest of vibes and – being smaller in size than most other festivals – creates a space that feels comfortingly intimate; an inclusive safe haven for artists and fans of all genres and ages. Whilst providing a child-friendly environment, this does not take away from the quality and array of performances on offer for everyone to enjoy. Although I’d say I’m in the minority of attendees who does not have children (or isn’t a child themselves!), I in no way feel this to be hindrance – there’s still plenty of adult fun to be had, just in perhaps a slightly less intense, and more safe, environment than most other festivals. Which is no bad thing.

Amongst those performing, a fantastic amount of female, non binary and queer performers are represented, and. I was lucky enough to catch lots of these over the weekend – a good balance of artists I already knew and loved, and those who I had not had the chance to see before.

After an eight hour journey from London, we finally arrive at the haven of Deer Shed late in the afternoon. Although I was sad to be missing The Pill‘s set on the Main Stage, I could hear the playful charisma of the duo’s ‘Woman Driver’ flowing across the field to where we were unpacking the car and being welcomed by a super helpful and friendly person called Eden at the Tangerine Fields camp site. Once settled, with a pint of Brasscastle’s finest in hand, we headed to the main stage to catch Nottingham’s Divorce. As they mention, they last played the festival back in 2022, first thing on a Sunday morning at the In The Dock stage, so it’s a nice step up to be out on the main stage on a Friday night. Treating us to a range of songs, including old favourites as well as newer offerings from their recently released album, Drive To Goldenhammer, their scuzzy offerings seamlessly fuse together a dreamy romanticism and lush folk-inspired harmonies alongside a subtle, gritty energy. A perfectly uplifting way to get the festival started.

Next, in the shelter of the In The Dock stage, it’s time for The None. Having been desperate to catch this experimental supergroup for some time now, I’m excited to finally witness their abrasive punk cacophonies live for the first time. And they don’t disappoint – as front person Kaila White immerses the all-ages crowd with a captivatingly fierce, raw energy, the band deliver their immense, raging anthems with a swirling, tenacious spirit. In contrast to the metal-infused musical intensity, White’s between-song chat offers an endearing charm as she appeals to the younger members of the audience – “I hope you appreciate you have cool guardians that take you to festivals…” – and encourages an “under 5s mosh“. A suggestion which isn’t quite taken up by the crowd, but welcomed with cheers all the same. As always, at Deer Shed, it is pretty heartwarming to see kids who would not otherwise have the opportunity to engage with live music, especially of the heavier genres, be able to rage and sing along too.

After an extremely delicious vegan burger from one of the many ethical and locally sourced food stalls, I head back to the In The Dock stage; swapping my usual position of spectator to ‘artist’… If you can call DJing that. Although lurking in the shadows without being noticed is generally more my vibe, having had such a fantastic time DJing a little Silent Disco set at the festival last year, I was excited to do it again. Despite my nerves (and being on at the same time as the glorious Wunderhorse), playing tunes to a huge tent that ended up being full of people provided a much-needed hit of dopamine. And watching the people of all ages, families and friends alike, enjoying the music – making up dances, and getting excited by certain songs (particularly Chappell Roan and Le Tigre!) – was a pretty euphoric experience. I’m mega grateful to have had the opportunity to do it; huge thanks and love to Deer Shed for letting me unleash my danceable queer tunes onto the crowd once again!

Stay tuned for photos of, and words about, of Days 2 & 3 at Deer Shed this year!

Words: Mari Lane / @mari_getinherears
Photos: Paul Dawes / @paullikesrobots

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GIHE Recommends: Deer Shed Festival 2025

Having been lucky enough to attend North Yorkshire’s Deer Shed Festival for the last three years, it’s become a complete highlight of my year; something I look forward to as each summer rolls around. Oozing the warmest of vibes and – being smaller in size than most other festivals – it creates a space that feels comfortingly intimate; an inclusive safe haven for artists and fans of all genres and ages. Whilst providing a child-friendly environment (with an array of activities organised specifically for them), this does not take away from the quality and array of performances on offer for everyone to enjoy. Although I’d say I’m in the minority of attendees who does not have children (or isn’t a child themselves!), I in no way feel this to be hindrance – it is still very much an ‘adult’ festival, just one that happens to also be a safe and fun environment for kids to be in too! And, amongst those performing, a fantastic amount of female, non-binary and queer performers are represented, which makes for the most dreamy time. If, for some reason, you’ve not yet got your tickets for next weekend, you can still nab them here.

So, ahead of this year’s festival, which all kicks off next Friday 25th July, we wanted to highlight some of the artists we’re most excited to be seeing over the weekend. Having caught faves like CMAT, Self Esteem, Sprints and Nadine Shah in previous years, below we’ve listed some of the female, non-binary and queer artists we’re looking forward to seeing this time around. Make sure you check them out and follow / watch / listen ahead of catching their sets next week!

Kae Tempest
I’ve had the privilege of seeing Kae Tempest live many times, and each time he delivers a fiercely moving, cathartic and joyous set; every single second pulsating with resonance and pride. And the most recent time I saw him earlier this year, it felt particularly special – a genuine sense of euphoria emanated from him: a proud trans person able to be their true selves and share this with us. Kae Tempest will be headlining the Main Stage on Saturday 26th July.

Ibibio Sound Machine
Afro-funk legends Ibibio Sound Machine deliver their wonderfully colourful cacophonies with a swirling joyous energy. Fronted by London-born Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, they fuse African rhythms with a fierce punk attitude to create a sound which is truly their own. Ibibio Sound Machine play the Main Stage on Saturday 26th July, just before Kae. 

Moonchild Sanelly
Innovative South African artist Moonchild Sanelly has been making waves over the last couple of years with her empowering genre-defying creations and joyous live shows, as well as collaborations with the likes of Self Esteem, and Little Simz, and I just can’t get enough of her trailblazing, fearless attitude. So, I’m mega excited to finally be seeing her live – especially after speaking to her recently about all the effort she puts into her shows, choreographing everything herself and making all her own outfits. Moonchild Sanelly will be headlining the In The Dock stage on Saturday 26th July.

Cowboy Hunters
Having been building a reputation in the Glasgow scene for their memorable live shows, Scottish punks Cowboy Hunters create immense riotous anthems, combining their scathing dry humour with a ferocious seething energy and frenzied raw power. Cowboy Hunters open the In The Dock stage on Saturday 26th July. 

The None
With Kaila Whyte on vocals (Blue Ruth, Youth Man), Gordon Moakes on bass (Bloc Party, Young Legionnaire), Jim Beck on guitar (Cassels) and Chris Francombe on drums (Frauds), you could call THE NONE an experimental super-group. We’re big fans of their abrasive punk cacophonies delivered with a raw, tenacious spirit. The None play the In The Dock stage on Friday 25th July (shortly before my little Silent Disco DJ set!).

The Bug Club
Having been lucky enough to catch The Bug Club at Deer Shed a couple of years back, we’re big fans of their playful garage-rock and frenetic energy and can’t wait to dance along to their uplifting offerings again! The Bug Club play The Main Stage on Sunday 27th July.

The Pill
We caught The Pill playing alongside GIHE fave Jasmine.4T at The Old Blue Last a while back and were immediately drawn to their effervescent quirky humour and catchy tunes. The Pill play the Main Stage on Friday 25th July.

Divorce
Another band we’ve had the pleasure of seeing at Deer Shed in the past, two years ago I really loved their Americana-tinged indie-pop, as they kicked off the Sunday with their beautifully emotive lilting harmonies and scuzzy hooks. This year, Divorce play the Main Stage on Friday 25th July.

The Big Moon
Watching The Big Moon play the Main Stage at Deer Shed a couple of years back, as the rain lashed down along with my tears, is a memory that really sticks with me. As the searing twinkling emotion and evocative power of ‘Wide Eyes’ flowed from the stage, it all got too much, but in the most beautifully cathartic of ways. I can’t wait for plenty more crying at their set this year! The Big Moon are headlining the Main Stage on Sunday 27th July.

King Hannah
Having been big fans of Liverpool’s King Hannah here at GIHE since first hearing their debut single ‘Creme Brulee’ about five years ago, it’s been really lovely to see them go from strength to strength, gathering fans across the world with their spellbinding, iridescent splendour. King Hannah play the In The Dock stage on Sunday 27th July. 

Alice Boyd
Having collaborated with the likes of Adam Buxton and Hot Chip’s Alexis Taylor, musician, sound artist and composer Alice Boyd delivers beautifully enchanting soundscapes. Alice Boyd opens the Wilderwild stage on Saturday 26th July.

Neve Cariad 
A new discovery for me, Welsh-born Leeds-based alt-folk artist Neve Cariad is set to release her debut album this autumn, and I’ve been loving what I’ve heard of her beautifully lilting offerings so far. Neve Cariad opens the Lodge stage on Sunday 27th July.

Nadia Kadek
Another new one for me, British-Indonesian artist Nadia Kadek creates heartfelt indie-folk anthems, showcasing the rich tones of glistening vocals and emotional intimacy of her stirring lyricism. Nadia Kadek plays the Wilderwild stage on Sunday 27th July.

Jacob Alon
I’d been hearing Jacob Alon’s for a while, but recently listened to an episode of the ‘Sidetracked’ podcast with Annie Macmanus and Nick Grimshaw where they spoke to them, and Cob just seemed like such a thoughtful, sensitive soul and wonderful creator. So, I immediately listened to their album In Limerence and was completely spellbound. And since then I’ve not stopped listening, the whole collection is just exquisite – really beautiful. Jacob Alon plays the Main Stage on Saturday 26th July.

Sheherazaad
I’ve been a big fan of Sheherazaad since first being introduced to the immersive, captivating splendour of ‘Mashoor’ Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to see her live and just am in awe of her ability to blend a stirring alternative folk musicality with experimental techniques, exuding a contemporary, genre-defying spirit. Sheherazaad plays the Lodge stage on Sunday 27th July.


We can’t wait to catch all these incredible artists, and loads more, at Deer Shed Festival next weekend 25th – 27th July in Baldersby Park, North Yorkshire! If you’re still using Spotify (we’ll be coming off it soon), you can listen to tracks from everyone we’ve mentioned in a handy playlist here. And don’t forget to nab your tickets for the festival here! Andd, if you already planning on heading to the festival, you can catch a little Silent DJ set from yours truly at the In The Dock stage at 9.45pm – see you then!


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