By Scott Hays
Claudia
Angry, raw and untamed female fronted punk rock with riot grrrl influences. She doesn’t realise it yet but front woman Ozzy is a natural as charisma flows from the stage. This is a band to watch, they are going to be HUGE.
Social Youth Cult
Channelling the spirit of 1980s post punk with a modern, gritty edge. Echoing heartfelt vocals and driving bass with sharp, angular guitars. A captivating blend of classic post-punk gloom with a contemporary intensity.
Space Cadet Bloom
Shoegaze with an added twist. Massive soundscapes. A melting pot of noises that is somehow strangely addictive.
HouseProud
Sunderland’s finest. Spiky guitars with a punk hardcore edge, a bass guitar being pummelled. A quick jolt to the senses. An intense wall of sound. One word – immense.
Slalom D
Gritty and melodic punk rock that fearlessly explores and challenges social issues. Within seconds of the first song the crowd are in the mood to dance. Some of the younger members of the crowd break out into a hardcore two step. Older members of the crowd smile and reminisce of their youth. The statement “there are no illegal refugees and if you think there are we need to have a conversation outside” is proudly announced from the stage by vocalist Fee while someone on the crowd responds with “and give them a good kicking”. This is a band who live and die by their morals. A group of anti fascists standing up to the far right. The stand out performance of Roulette festival. No other band do what Slalom D does.
Dead Wet Things
Electrifying, intense, real and more than just a little bit dangerous. Their live show is a law suit in waiting. Vocalist Pablo launches himself from the stage and into the crowd. Sarcastic and deadpan lyrics rip from the stage taking apart the issues of modern society. Raw and energetic, you can’t help but love them.
