Thrilled to be bringing the magnificent Tulpa to London! The Leeds band were responsible for one of our favourite albums of 2025 in their magnificent ‘Monster of the Week’ and we can’t wait to host them in the big smoke on Saturday 30th May at the always ace New River Studios. And we’ll have support from a range of noisy slacker indie poppers to round it out, in the form of Publicity Department, Illness, and Trapdoor!

Timings likely to be:

Doors: 7:00
Trapdoor: 7:30
Illness: 8:15
Publicity Department: 9
Tulpa: 9:45

Tulpa are an indie rock band from Leeds. Their sound contrasts detuned and lo-fi guitar textures with hyper-melodic vocals, creating songs with emotional warmth and sonic intrigue. The group consists of Josie Kirk, Daniel Hyndman, Myles Kirks and Mike Ainsley. They have recently supported Throwing Muses, Pale Blue Eyes and Bug Club and have just recorded a live session for Marc Riley and Gideon Coe on BBC6 Music.

Publicity Department is the solo project of Sean Brook, singer and primary songwriter from London's alt-rock triers Brunch (“the lost middle ground of Los Campesinos! and Fugazi I didn’t know I’d always wanted”– For The Rabbits). Taking influence from his songwriting heroes David Gedge, Brian Wilson, John Cale and John Shuttleworth; Publicity Department was intended as an outlet for Brook's pop sensibilities whilst retaining the fuzzed-out feel of 90s alt-rock.

Illness is a slacker math duo formed in Brighton two decades ago to belt out melodic electric guitar and drums instrumentals at high volume. The pair took a break after multiple UK and Europe tours and a 12" album but have now reformed in London and are still as chaotic and catchy as ever.

Trapdoor are a varied and experimental indie band with influences from XTC, Pere Ubu, Cardiacs, Wire, Kate Bush, Squeeze and The Fall, but mostly inspired by music and where it wants to lead. Their songs reference grumpy cheerleaders, crisps, flying ant day, TV shows, school discos, self-care and loving music.

FYI this show is all ages with under 18s accompanied by an adult and the venue is wheelchair accessible.