Winter Gardens

Formed in the Brighton area in 2017, Winter Gardens combine elements of Post Punk, Shoegaze, Dream Pop and Ethereal, taking influences from the likes of 4AD, Creation and Factory records artists from the 80s.

They released their debut single Coral Bells in 2019 via Austerity Records. Their debut EP Tapestry was released in 2020.

Subsequent single releases came in strictly limited edition lathe cut vinyl releases.

In 2024 they added Jasmine Ardley, who formerly performed with Polite Bureax and as lead vocals in the now defunct Fighting Colours.

 Their debut mini LP Uncomfortable/Unlovable was released in 2025

Ananda Howard - Vocals

Jamie Windless - Guitar

Jasmine Ardley - Vocals, Synths

Conor McCorkindale - Drums

Ed Fair - Bass

Gaffa Tape Sandy

 

Originally formed in Bury St Edmunds in 2015 but now located in Brighton. The band was came together whilst the members were studying at music college and consists of a three piece line up with dual male and female vocals.

They released their debut single, Smart Dressed Guy in Oct 2017 and have gone on to release several singles, a pair of EPs and in 2023 they finally released their debut album - Hold My Hand, Go Damn It on Alcopop! Records.

They were beginning their first UK headline tour in March 2020 when Covid-19 lockdowns came in to effect, forcing the tour to be cut short. They have performed at Glastonbury, 2000 Trees, Latitude and Sniester Festivals in recent years.

They were named in NME's 100 Essential Acts for 2018

Catherine Lindley-Neilson  - Vocals/Bass

Kim Jarvis - Vocals/Guitar

Robin Francis - Drums

https://www.gaffatapesandy.co.uk/