Midnight Housework are post-rock, 80s-inspired group with members from throughout the Northern Ireland region, including Glenariff, Ballynahinch, Castlewellan and Belfast. They headline The Union Bar at Queens University Student Union in BELFAST on Thursday 14 May 2026
Manchester’s Marie Franc weave haunting dream-pop, blending raw lyricism with ethereal haze. Their new single, Pendle Hill is released on 1 May 2026, coinciding with Beltane, the ancient festival of fire and renewal and marks a darker, eerier dimension to their expanding lore. They received praise from BBC Introducing and sold out Gullivers Manchester and Grayston Unity Halifax.
Fragile Animals are a Brisbane-based indie rock and shoegaze band, crafting “gloomy, atmospheric” and often melancholic soundscapes. Featured on triple j Unearthed, they remain active in Australia’s alternative music scene. Known for their debut album Slow Motion Burial (2023) and EP Dead Stop (2025) they perform at Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh (6 July 2026) and Gullivers, Manchester (7 July 2026)
Animal Animal are a fiercely independent and proudly Irish, heavy post-rock quartet that always brings the noise. With punching riffs, dancing grooves, and a captivating energy, you will be immersed in their sound from the get go. They headline Pharmacia in LIMERICK in Ireland on Friday 10 April 2026
Originally a solo project by Highland songwriter Cameron Ferguson from Tain, brittle has evolved into a full band featuring musicians from across Scotland. Blending alt-rock and shoegaze with soaring dual vocals, lush synths and thunderous rhythms, they have supported Declan Welsh & The Decadent West, and played the iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut. Earlier this Summer they sold out Glasgow’s The Old Hairdressers, and packed out The Tooth and Claw in Inverness. They perform on the Seedlings stage with Off Axis at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on Thursday 30 July 2026 at 3.30pm.
For fans of The Cure, DIIV, DMA’s, and Alvvays. Moody Moody are an alternative band from Aberdeen, weaving together shoegaze and dream pop textures to create alternative bangers. Songwriters Levi Kelman (vocals, guitar) and Jack Nisbet (guitar) craft the noisy sonic tapestry on guitars, while the rhythm section of Marc Culley (bass) and Phil Collingbourne (drums) lay down a powerfully warm backbone. The group have been Artist of the Week in Scotland On Sunday with airplay on Amazing Radio (in the US and UK) and they headline Cafe Drummonds in ABERDEEN on Friday 30 October 2026
Michy Tree is an alternative rock artist from Berkshire. Inspired by artists such as Paramore, Halsey and Maggie Lindermann, Michy brings a genre-bending sound that shifts between angst, introspection, and cathartic chaos which has gained her popularity online. Sold out London shows, support via BBC Introducing and Radio 1. Beyond the music, Michy is building a distinctive world around her art. Catch Michy Tree at Muthers Studio in BIRMINGHAM on 22 November 2025 supporting OCEANLESS and FAEDA.
Iodynes are an alt-rock band from Inverness taking influence from the likes of Foo Fighters and Biffy Clyro to create there own unique spin on alt rock. They headline The Tooth and Claw in INVERNESS on Friday 3 October 2024
Lord Jane are a vibrant five-piece band from Northern Ireland; delivering a unique blend of post punk, funky-pop, and alt-rock with a twist. They’ve been championed by BBC Introducing and Hotpress with a debut EP on the way. They headline The Union Bar in BELFAST on Friday 30 May 2025
Aberdeen alternative rock outfit Delirium have been making music together since childhood, recently releasing their fully self-recorded, mixed and mastered debut album, Home Recordings. The DIY four-piece have built a reputation on the north-east live circuit with performances at HMV Aberdeen, The Tunnels and McChuills in Glasgow. They join Off Axis at Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, performing on the BellaBar on Saturday 1 August at 12 noon.
Hailing from Belfast, Phonic Bloom create powerful, driving, alt. rock. They support The Scarlet Cavaliers at The Union Bar at Queen’s University Student Union in BELFAST on 5 December 2024
paul party are a progressive rock band from Sheffield, fusing neo-psychedelia and lounge jazz into dreamlike tunes with surrealist lyrics. Creative and expressive jams have become a staple of the band’s live performances, with their loose and unscripted style entertaining audiences across Sheffield. Their music is a mix of different genres and styles, and paul party‘s love for experimentation and taking risks with their music is something that they take pride in.