The Great Escape may have its official line up but, in the heart of Brighton lies a fringe so prominent it causes Sian Clifford to revaluate her “pencil” look.
Next up in our preview is yet another impeccable all-dayer. The Alt-Escape hosted by Blinding Talent is a must-visit this year.
We pick (in no order) our faves from their stacked line-up:
Tom Lumley & The Brave Liaison
No one can explain why the Cambridge band are not huge but, this is rock ‘n’ roll, you’re only ever one great show from changing the world for the better. This might just be the one!
Key Tracks: Crawling / Haunted
JW Francis
Woozy slacker-rock to melt away to. Charming lyrics and lo-fi jangle guitars destined to win hearts and minds in Brighton this year.
Key Tracks: John Take Me With You Now / New York
Pool Kids
The Florida outfit has stripped back the glamour of EMO built by Paramore to its raw beginnings. Drenched in intense friendships and raw relationships, Pool Kids have opened up a new DIY realm to take emo in.
Key Tracks: $5 Subtweet / I Hope You’re Right
Riskee & The Ridicule
The grime-punksters are already legends on the live circuit. From the early devastation of Enter Shikari to pop intincts of Imperial Leisure, they can do it all!
Key Tracks: Young and Beautiful / Molotov Cocktails
Shrimp Eyes
London’s Shrimp Eyes effortlessly push the indie-electronica scene forwards that Genghar and Bombay Bicycle built. Delicate licks and explorative production unite to form their soon to be iconic sound.
Key Tracks: Straight Up / Beat Of Time
