Firefriend plus support from Eeade

Date of show: Friday 26th September

Venue: Mabgate Bleach

Firefriend has established itself as one of the most intriguing and under-the-radar names in contemporary psychedelic rock. With a heavy, hypnotic sound that blends psychedelia, space rock, and shoegaze, the São Paulo, Brazil-based band — now a quartet featuring Julia Grassetti (bass/vocals), Ricardo Cifas (drums), Pinhead (synth/keyboards), and Yury Hermuche (guitar/vocals) — celebrates 20 years of activity, with a career marked by intense live performances. Over two decades on the road, Firefriend has developed a style of its own, with pulsing basslines, fuzz-drenched guitars, and whispered vocals that immerse the listener in dense, immersive soundscapes. Their influences range from The Velvet Underground and Spacemen 3 to Sonic Youth and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.

Eeade: Originally from the Basque County, Eeade is a queer artist now based in Leeds. Sitting somewhere between art-pop and progressive folk, her songs tell tales ranging from eerie to dramatic and are sure to leave a lasting impression. Having just completed the Surge Artist Development Programme, funded by Arts Council England, and being named Crash Record's 'Next Big Thing' in June, Eeade is set to make waves with her unique sound and provocative performances. At present, she is working towards her debut EP, 'This World is Very Strange', with four singles released already.