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Magic Castles are an American alternative psych-rock band from Minneapolis, MN. The group is well-versed in the ways of blissfully floating psychedelically-inclined folk-rock. Gentle harmonies float above twanging guitar and farfisa organ.Their songs have an optimistic and light tone, but the guitars often jangle and crash with the best of them. There’s a little for… Continue reading Magic Castles & Guests

Occult Fracture is a dark edged hard rock band. Their music features scathing guitar, machine-like drums, propulsive bass and soulful vocals that weave through the riffs, creating a unique sound and vibe. Their live performances are energetic, powerful and recall something of Jex Thoth. ​ Based out of Charlotte, NC, the band formed in 2020… Continue reading Occult Fracture//Bourbon Hitcher//Heave

In BEN MCELROY'S own words: "I am a composer/musician based in Nottingham, UK but originally from the seaside town of West Kirby on The Wirral. I have been writing and recording music in various forms since my teens – teaching myself the basics of guitar and cassette based recording. Sadly my shoe box of cassettes… Continue reading BEN MCELROY//EDWIN WILLIAMSON BAND//RIK WARWICK

MONI JITCHELL have earned a hellacious reputation on the Glasgow underground for eviscerating sonic assaults and extreme vocal stylings. We expect them to be a welcome addition to the many spectres that have traumatised audiences upon The Black Stage, M-G DYSFUNCTION have previously shared the stage with The Bug and Marie Davidson. They have released… Continue reading MONI JITCHELL//M-G DYSFUNCTION//THE HATE

POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS INFORMATION FORTHCOMING Haruna Kimishima, known by her stage name HARU NEMURI, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, and "poetry rapper". Her musical style mixes influences from J-pop, rap, post-hardcore, experimental pop, art rock, and electronica. She is currently based in Tokyo. Anthony Fantano of the The Needle Drop reviewed her debut album… Continue reading POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS INFORMATION FORTHCOMING HARU NEMURI “SHUNKA RYOUGEN” with NORRISETTE

Where have all the riot grrrls gone? You ask – MIESHA AND THE SPANKS answer. If you’ve got a yearning for flashy yet classic hard rock, look no further – this Calgary-based duo has the guitar hero-worshiping, face melting, whisky belting sound that you’ve been seeking. A modern singer/guitarist and beloved fixture on the local… Continue reading Miesha & The Spanks//Infidels//Vice Vera

RED MAR produce an experimental and highly visceral form of rock music. The project was born out of the improvisations between two members in high school, and has since established into a group of musicians whom together create a precise and expressive form of noise-rock, while eschewing simple categorisation. Their live shows are confrontational, and… Continue reading RED MAR & DWELLINGS

What a pleasure it is, to welcome BEAUTIFY JUNKYARDS to The Peer Hat. Here's a little about their last album, which ought to illuminate this splendid band for you: "The fourth album for the Lisbon based band and their second on Ghost Box following on from The Invisible World of Beautify Junkyards in 2018. Cosmorama… Continue reading Beautify Junkyards & Guests

 Jim Hickson, Live Review, May 2022 ​  ​ 'Traditional British music filtered through layers of avant-garde theatricality to create something both intricate and dramatic. Off-kilter rhythms, weird dissonances and voices so rich they could fill a stadium: Lunatraktors would be folk as high art, except they don’t take themselves too seriously. Instead, their music is majestic,… Continue reading LUNATRAKTORS & GUESTS

This PARACETAMOL is not the kidney straining pain killer available from most newsagents. No, THIS Paracetamøl is a powerful noise punk project from Arnhem, who set out to convince and overwhelm via undeniable raw power. With winks to bands like METZ and Oh Sees, and respect paid to the originals like Jay Reatard, Richard Hell… Continue reading Paracetamol//Stuart Pearce//Worried