Hidden Herd promoters have announced another installment of their Brighton new music discovery nights! They always endeavour to spotlight the most exciting emerging artists, as well as ones-to-watch and those special hidden gems.
The evening will be taking place at The Hope & Ruin on Wednesday 10th December and will feature the solid lineup of Winter Gardens, Big Fear, Gifthorse and Snowy Mountain.
Let’s meet the artists….
With the accompaniment of synths, pianos, pads and the celestial harmonising vocals of Ananda Howard and Jasmine Ardley, Winter Gardens take listeners on a journey through an eclectic array of dynamic and disparate sounds. Their music weaves a kaleidoscopic tapestry of ethereal shoegaze atmospheres, bound together by a pulsing post-punk attitude and a brooding gothic undercurrent, with lyrics that evoke a sense of cryptic intimacy. Since their inception, Winter Gardens have been championed consistently by Melita Dennett on BBC Music Introducing, appearing in the Live Lounge, and have also received airplay on BBC Radio 1 from Gemma Bradley. Live, they have secured support slots alongside Echo & The Bunnymen, Gary Numan, Modern English, Piroshka, Pale Blue Eyes and many more. Emerging with a bold and confident new lineup in 2024, they kicked off that year with an appearance at Rockaway Beach alongside acts such as OMD, Self Esteem and Peter Hook & The Light, before performing at Left of the Dial in Rotterdam and Supersonic Club in Paris. This year, they unveiled their new mini-album ‘Uncomfortable/Unlovable’ via austerity records – which was co-produced by Luke Marsden and backed by Dork and Clash – and sold out the release show at The Prince Albert.
Big Fear are a rising London trio formed by Alice Edwards (lead vocals), Jack Wilkinson (guitar) and Ben Crone (synth). Dystopian and operatic, their sound blends elements of alt-pop and indie rock, led by the magnetic storytelling of singer Alice Edwards, who creates a space where outsiders can belong. The band’s vision comes to life on their flawless debut EP ‘Career Day’, produced by Charlie Andrew (alt-J, Wolf Alice), which recently surpassed 200,000 Spotify streams and has been featured on editorial playlists such as New Music Friday, Melomania, Hot New Bands and Peach. Backed by praise from Dork and Clash, plus spins on John Kennedy’s Radio X show and BBC Music Introducing, Big Fear appeared at Truck Festival this summer and will soon support The Howlers at London’s Scala alongside Kynsy.
Gifthorse (stylized as GIFTHORSE) are a North London–based band led by the songwriting partnership of singer Naomi Mann and guitarist Charlie Butler. Together they craft instantaneous, hook-laden songs that capture the romance – and occasional embarrassment – of life as a twenty-something in the capital. Their self-described “frazzled English pop” blends Mann’s classic pop vocals with Butler’s fizzing, scuzzy guitar and escapist storytelling about London, its nightlife and the characters they observe. GIFTHORSE’s debut single ‘Please Love Me’ has already turned heads, earning spins from Chris Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 Music and Gary Crowley on BBC London. Live, they’ve played Scotland’s biggest music discovery festival, Tenement Trail, a Communion One club night, and shared bills with fellow exciting newcomers such as Lizzie Esau, Better Joy and Harvey Jay Dodgson.
Snowy Mountain is the alias of Brighton-based electronic artist Eleanor Whittle, who crafts dreamy soundscapes where haunting melodies meet hypnotic rhythms. Her delicate vocals float over atmospheric synth layers, carrying listeners into a surreal, mystical world. On stage, Whittle is joined by frequent collaborator Max Earl – better known as Prince Vaseline – bringing a richer, more immersive live experience. To date, she’s shared bills with BC Camplight member Dilettante, Madeline Goldstein, and Brighton favourites including Seadog, Last Living Cannibal, Fruity Water and Murphy’s Medicine.
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Advance tickets are £11 and are on sale now from HERE.
