The Woodland Stage
Formed in 2018 by Owen Williams alongside previous members of his cult-band Joanna Gruesome, The Tubs have released two albums, and two EPs. All released on independent labels. They are part of a loose collective of groups, known as Gob Nation. The collective’s work extends to running a music studio, video production and a publishing imprint for poetry and lyrics
'His striking voice, somewhere between Richard Thompson and Bob Mould, bolts through the band's joyful jangle pop'
The Guardian Best Albums of 2025
The Tubs
Badly Drawn Boy
Perhaps best known for the Mercury Award winning album ‘The Hour of Bewilderbeast’ and the soundtrack to Nick Hornby’s film ‘About A Boy’, Damon Gough (AKA Badly Drawn Boy) continues to write and produce new music and perform live to sell-out audiences.
'.....the key ingredient, Gough's kitchen-sinnk poetics, are as present and alive as ever.. its the lyrical gems that really shine'
The Guardian, 2025
Radhika
Radhika creates Scottish dream pop! Featuring Rahika Meera Dade on vocals and guitar, their single, 'Starry Eyes' includes special guest contributions from Teenage Fanclub's Gerard Love and Mitch Mitchell of The Pastals
'That's a great record - i love it! -
Marc Riley, BBC 6 Music
Hero Fisher
Hero Fisher is a UK based singer-songwriter whose music is a compelling blend of rock/americana/folk ballads. Her career so far, includes opening for legends like The Rolling Stones and Neil Young at Hyde Park
Studio Electrophonique
A solo project of singer-songwriter James Leesley. One of the most interesting and original musical outfits to emerge from Sheffield's current independent scene
'This lulling album has been a beautiful antidote'
Far Out Magazine 2025
Meet Your Heroes
Meet Your Heroes are an instrumental jazz-rock trio from Brighton. Their music blends guitar melodies, swampy grooves, mathy riffs and deadly improvisation into a heady fusion brew.
The Grand Old Echo
Together, The Grand Old Echo create their affectionately named ‘City-Folk’ sound – witty and poignant story telling about life, death and everything in between, delivered through triple harmonies and the occasional rap verse, all laid over a variety of traditional folk instruments
Amelia & The Housewives
From Brighton, Amelia & The Housewives get compared to C86 bands which they find confusing as they are trying to sound like The Impressions. Their debut album is out in June.