‘Hidden Herd Presents’ is Brighton’s monthly new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. The organisers have now announced their June lineup which, as always, is to take place at The Hope & Ruin on Queens Road and this time will run on Wednesday 28th June.
Let’s meet the acts…..
Currls
Independent garage rockers Currls have been paving their way to something very exciting since forming in 2017. The Brighton-based DIY trio create a compelling mix of raw garage rock, hard-hitting and fast-paced punk and sludgy pop and have previously caught the attention of Huw Stephens on BBC Radio 1 and Melita Dennett on BBC Music Introducing, who hunted them down after hearing them at The Great Escape Festival. More recently, the band were featured on Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent longlist for 2022 and, in response to their highly-anticipated debut EP ‘Hello My Name Is’, received praise from Amy Lamè and Craig Charles on BBC Radio 6 Music, as well as Alyx Holcombe on her BBC Music Introducing Rock show on Radio 1. As Lauren Down described them for The Line Of Best Fit, “CURRLS are a rallying cry. Scuzzy riot grrrl inspired pop-punk made for the main stage. Authentic, snarling and converting you to the band’s cause as she goes.”
Listen: https://linktr.ee/CurrlsBand
Hypsoline
Brighton-based quartet Hypsoline have been muddling through life together turning victories, hardships and heartbreaks into punchy, rhythmic and melodic indie-pop songs since 2019. Their influences are varied, ranging from The Pixies and The Beatles to bands like Warpaint, Savages and HAIM, as well as the likes of Lily Allen, The Cranberries and Nilüfer Yanya. Thriving in Brighton’s bohemian music scene and beyond thanks to their demanding and powerful stage presence, Hypsoline have captivated audiences in support of Opus Kink, SLANT and Ugly and have released two dazzling singles in ‘Space Babe’ and ‘With You Gone’. ‘Space Babe’ was made BBC Music Introducing Track of the Week and was included in Matt Wilkinson’s Hidden Gems 2022 on his Apple Music show, while ‘With You Gone’ received support and praise from Gemma Bradley on BBC Radio 1.
Listen: linktr.ee/hypsolineband
DUDE, MY DUDE
DUDE, MY DUDE are an alternative rock band blending indie pop and emo sensibilities to create music that is both confessional and uplifting. After relocating to London, the project bloomed from a lockdown collaboration to a four-piece rock ‘n’ roll band, and they’ve since earned a reputation for their energetic live shows, effervescent tunes and catchy harmonies. The band’s debut single, the self-deprecating earworm ‘Loser’, has now amassed over 3 million streams and has been featured on Spotify editorial playlists such as ‘New Noise’ and ‘The Scene’, building to the release of their brilliant debut EP ‘Brave It Together’ at the tail end of 2022. Live, they’ve toured with Cassia on their ‘Why You Lacking Energy?’ EU tour, which ended with a sold-out date at London’s iconic KOKO.
Listen: www.dudemydude.band
Hongza
Determined to reignite the worlds of indie, pop, and shoegaze, Hongza is a solo alternative artist and fast-rising TikTok influencer already making a name for himself thanks to a string of explosive, emotive and energetic releases. Following the success of his debut EP ‘Gen Z’, which was supported by Apple Music Beats 1, Live Nation’s Ones to Watch and Spotify’s ‘Fresh Finds Rock’ playlist, Hongza recently unveiled the follow-up EP ‘Inside My Mind’, which has already been backed by the likes of Zane Lowe on Apple Music and Jess Iszatt on BBC Music Introducing. Under a previous guise, Hongza shared stages with the likes of Cassia and Larkins, and continues to deliver exhilarating live performances as part of this exciting new chapter.
Listen: soundcloud.com/hongza
Tickets for this event can be purchased HERE.
