Live Music in Tunbridge Wells

CODE: MARLA

“Code: Marla are on a mission to recapture the excitement of the rap/rock mash up genre of early 2000’s nu-metal, but with a modern, more EDM focused twist. They combine dubstep, trap, jungle, and metal to create music you can equally bop, skank, and mosh to. Initially started as a solo project, Code: Marla has evolved into a full 6 piece band and are currently working on new songs which see them take an even heavier route, and doubling down on distorted guitars, wide sweeping emo style choruses, and of course, enough ground shaking bass to get any party going.”

https://www.codemarla.com

PALINDRONES

“Palindrones is an electronic music duo from South East London. They craft immersive musical landscapes, mixing pounding beats and blistering synth drones, with a lush ambience, hypnotic organic textures, subtle pop melodies and haunting, esoteric lyrics that draw the listener into a dream-like reverie. Palindrones was born in the London DIY punk/rock scene, with an approach to play dance music with the energy of a punk gig and the pulse of a techno club. In 2023 Palindrones played a variety of shows including Alice’s Wicked Tea Party in Dorset, Brockley Max Festival, Maidstone Fringe and Whitby Goth Weekend, plus the privilege of supporting iconic 80s band A Flock of Seagulls’ sold out show in London.”

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All part of Head Up, a multi venue community mental health event across Tunbridge Wells. Raising money for West Kent and West Sussex Mind

Head Up is a mental health community event on one night across Tunbridge Wells raising money for West Kent Mind and West Sussex Mind. Each stage is tailored to a different audience with the message to fight the stigma against mental health and keep the conversation going.

Zap Euphoria – Zap Euphoria are a fresh, eccentric 5 piece from Tunbridge Wells. Consisting of frontman Jude Reid on destructive lead vocals and guitar, Erik Miles on thunderous bass and punk-rooted spoken word, Hayden Sudlow on the tantalisingly acidic lead guitar, Arthur Wilson on a drum stool when he isn’t on the floor, and Heidi Haswell rocking the beefy Hammond organ with elegant harmonies . They sit on the boundaries of psych rock travelling into mixtures of garage punk and desert rock, graced by the 60s swing and reaching into influences of folk and indie realms. Landing themselves in a place of sensation, a place of euphoria.

*Jar Of Blind Flies – * Brighton’s Jar of Blind flies are quickly building a reputation in grassroots scenes across the country. Having already sold-out self-promoted headlines in Bristol and Brighton, worked with promoters up and down the UK and supported the likes of Snayx, Sick Joy and Gaffa tape Sandy.

However, it’s the bands live show that truly sets them apart. Described by The Brighton source as a ‘Tsunami of sound’ that are ‘as likely to turn you on as they are to get you moving’. Their infectious energy has seen them play to sold-out crowds of 350 people at Brighton’s Cost of living fundraiser, Support some of the hottest emerging acts In the UK and even sell out their debut show in Bristol (A self-promoted headline).

*Dumfun – * Dumfun have become a potent force in the UK alternative rock scene with a thrashing sonic that leaves legs tired and necks sore.  The trio first came to fruition in 2022, when Conah White (guitar/lead vocals) enlisted the aid of old friend Sophie Douglas (bass/vocals) and rhythmic metronome Jed Johnson (drums) to form this exciting new project. Simply put, the project was born out of the ideas and emotions the band aimed to evoke. After all, it’s all just a bit of Dumfun. After first making a name for themselves in their hometown of Brighton, the trio have hardly stopped to catch a breath headlining sold-out shows across iconic grassroots venues as well as sharing the stage with the likes of Sickjoy, Projector, and Snake Eyes, as well as soon to play with local legends Tigercub in October.  Espousing the alt-rock feel of the mid-2010s, the trio blend a compelling mix of grunge, punk & alternative rock echoing greats such as Dinosaur Pile Up, Pulled Apart By Horses, and Demob Happy.  Due to release their second single ‘Alone Again’ in December 2023, the group celebrate with their first joint tour, forming an alt-alliance with fellow noisy alt-rockers Jar of Blind Flies.

Swansea Sound

Swansea Sound are Hue Williams from The Pooh Sticks, Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey both from legendary ‘80s/90s indie pop bands Heavenly and Talulah Gosh and also these days The Catenary Wires, with Bob Collins from The Dentists, and Ian Button from Death In Vegas, Louis Philippe, Pete Astor and Papernut Cambridge.

Formed during lockdown, the band recorded three singles – at their homes in Cardiff and Kent – without actually meeting each other. Corporate Indie Band appeared as a cassette on specialist label Lavender Sweep. It got a lot of airplay, and the next releases were on 7” vinyl, including Indies Of the World, which made it into the UK vinyl Top 10. A debut album, Live At The Rum Puncheon, was released in 2021 to considerable critical acclaim.

‘The glorious sounds of C86 brought into the now.’ Thomas Patterson, Shindig.

‘Close to an indie pop miracle.’ Tim Sendra, All Music.

The Treasures Of Mexico

The Treasures Of Mexico are a collection of long-time Medway musicians, including Mark Matthews and Bob Collins, both ex-members of UK Indie legends The Dentists (and many more since), with Russ Baxter on drums previously The Discords, The Men With The Golden Gonads and Phaze and currently the same for Secret Affair, and Nick Rice on bass, the same for Groovy Uncle and The Dutch Embassy too. Additional vocals are provided by Jetstream Pony’s Beth Arzy.

Since the demise of The Dentists in the late 90’s, Mark and Bob, key contributors and founder members, have been busy through a number of side projects and contributions to worthy musical causes, both together and separately, and most recently contributing with The Treasures Of Mexico.

With Mark on song-writing duties, in 2018 they released their second album ‘Everything Sparks Joy’ on Shelflife Records to much acclaim, hitting many Best Album Charts at the end of that year. Their third album ‘Burn The Jets’ was released in August 2023 on the Spinout Nuggets label.

With the long musical journey to this day (including The Dentists, Coax, Fortress Madonna, Words Beginning With X, The Great Lines, Echo Heights), it’s not about the journey itself, it’s about what comes through those speakers, and into your lives, no matter how it got there.