Thieves Of Liberty are a classic heavy, blues-infused rock band from Sunderland, England.
Their debut EP ‘Back Again’ garnered much attention – so much so that they were crowned Hard Rock Hell Champions 2022 which saw them presented with their award at a prestigious red carpet event and perform alongside rock royalty such as: The Darkness, Skid Row & Ugly Kid Joe.
Fronted by the enigmatic vocal powerhouse of James Boak, their intricate guitar-work combined with a driving rhythm section delivers an all-out captivating sound that is winning over fans across the country while attracting high praise from likes of Kerrang!, Planet Rock and BBC Introducing.
Their latest single ‘Calypso’ has appeared on radio playlists across the world and is cementing the band as a force to be reckoned with in 2023.
The Late Pretenders are a four-piece band from Glossop, Derbyshire. In 2020 as the world locked down, founding members Joe and Matt began releasing demos taken from earlier writing sessions lead by the bands frontman and songwriter Joe. Their sound lies within the stylings of indie rock, garage and psych pop; taking inspiration from artists such as The Growlers, Alexandra Savior and The Arcs.
As restrictions eased, Joe and Matt recruited school friends Jonny and George to begin realising their songs live. They made their debut performing a secret set at ‘Outlaw Weekend’ in September 2021 before making sporadic appearances throughout the next year.
On the 29th July 2022 they released the single ‘Late Night Sessions’, notable for being the first recording to feature all four members of the group. Three months later they sold out their first headline show in their sleepy hometown of Glossop. Before heading into the city of Manchester, supporting Gorilla Riot at Rebellion MCR in December.