We pick a dozen of the hard working bands who rehearse at the studio that all have wonderful wares to sell this Bandcamp Friday!
This month’s Bandcamp Friday is sponsored by Roland and you can get your mits on a free exclusive Roland Ultimate Studio Suite. Sweet! In celebration, we thought we’d highlight some of the awesome bands who rehearse here and hook you up with their Bandcamp sites…
Julie Dawson – Lead singer from studio sweethearts NewDad just released a beautiful solo record Bottom of the Pool.
Honeyglaze – Fantastic new album Real Deal was released in September. UK tour Nov/Dec. Playing London, Village Underground, Dec 3rd.
Wu-Lu – Achingly cool, Wu-Lu’s album Learning To Swim On Empty came out earlier this year. Catch them supporting Pink Siifu on Sat 16 Nov at London Islington Academy.
BERRIES – Pick of the bunch! BERRIES are on tour in Oct when they release their follow up to How We Function, which is out Oct 18th – see their link tree for tix and to pre-save Jagged Routine.
Charley Stone – Indie guitar goddess, from all the bands – this is her solo project where she is backed by The Actual Band. See Charley in Cheltenham on Sat 12 Oct supporting the fabulous Shoun Shoun
Benedict Cork – Wonderful singer/songwriter released his debut album Notes on a Hopeless Romance this year, and the live EP of his show at Bush Hall is heartbreaking and joyful all at the same time.
Drive Your Plow – These lot are an absolute joy, check them out on Tues Oct 15 at our local – The Windmill
Warmduscher – We heart Warmduscher, it’s a brighter day in the studio when this lot rock up. Their show in Bristol at the Marble factory on Nov 9th sees support slots from two other studio favourites Alien Chicks and Dog Race.
Kugelschreiber – Wonky popsters led by Sharron Fortnam (North Sea Radio Orchestra/Cardiacs) who recently visited the studio to rehearse when they added our Jen to the live line up. Debut album Cheerleaders is out now and it’s brilliant.
Holy Springs – We’re so intrigued by this shoegaze/electronic unit. They recently supported the glorious Film School at the Moth Club. Keep an eye out for more dates from this lot.
I, Doris – It is always a delight to see the Doris’s at the studio. Mixed by the boss Stephen ‘Doris’ Gilchrist and featuring Chumbawamba frontman and indie legend Dunstan Bruce, Not Done Yet was released in June this year. Catch I,Doris at Loudwomen’s 9th Birthday Party on Oct 12th.
Joyzine – The studio’s very favourite zine has released not one, not two, but THREE volumes of JOY to celebrate their 20th anniversary and raise money for Hope Not Hate. Get a 3-Volume bundle to hear exclusive tracks from Brixton Hill Studios regulars including Colossus, Dead Patrons, The Fades, Hot Sauce Pony, Hurtling, I,Doris, Stuffy/theFuses and Subliminal Girls.
That’s ya lot, for now – see you at the studios or a gig soon.
Team BXHS x
PS – Don’t forget our End of Summer Sale – 20% off all weeknight 9pm-12am slots booked online through JAMMED. Offer ends 01.11.24.