VICE KILLER
Presented by: DownByTheRiver| 0 | DURHAM: Claypath Delicatessen (info) |
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| P | Saturday 22nd November, 2025 |
| N | Door time: 6:30pm Start time: 7:00pm |
| . | 15 and over |
| C | Music - General |
Event information
Throughout history, music has served as a powerful tool, holding up a mirror to the communities we live in and reflecting their stories to the world. County Durham alt. indie outfit VICE KILLER continue this tradition. The band combine the crunchy indie sound of bands such as Arctic Monkeys and Bloc Party with the more pensive style of artists like Vampire Weekend and The Smiths. Soulful vocals, paired with snappy rhythms and unrestrained, infectious guitar riffs come together to create a sound that is as rich in style as it is in substance.
The band take inspiration from artists with shared backgrounds; Lindisfarne being one of their major influences, as lead singer and songwriter Thomas Low Gilling says: ‘Alan Hull was very poetic and very down-to-earth, no matter what generation you are from you can relate to his words. I feel as though our music has that same feeling; songs that tell a story and make you feel part of it. However,I feel as the generations go by we will slowly forget the history and culture of County Durham. I’ve heard the stories first-hand from the days of the miners. My family and all the lads I’ve worked with would speak of the work and strikes. I hear how proud they are of being a part of that. I just loved hearing about it, and wanted to reignite some fire by writing this album. I’m proud to write an album named A Miners Capital 40 years on from those strikes.’
Thomas goes on to say, ‘The album matures when it gets to tracks such as A Miners’ Capital and Follow Those Little Glass Stones, taking on more of a soulful rock sound of the 70s. We wanted to end the album on a bit of a rollercoaster, 70s Makeover is quite that, It’s got elements of Humbug by Arctic Monkeys, string arrangements inspired by The Beatles, and the sound of Scott Walker.’
‘Co. Durham based outfit Vice Killer was who we came to see at The Common Room and they delivered on the fun and bouncing night we’d hoped for. Their eclectic mix of indie pop and alt rock along with an energising stage presence makes for a great night’ - music for the misfits.’
‘The indie outfit have developed a sophisticated album full of emotive lyrics, melodic guitar work and a dramatic and raw sound.’ - NE Volume
