Hidden Herd Presents is Brighton’s new music discovery night, spotlighting the most exciting emerging artists, ones-to-watch and hidden gems. This time, come to The Hope & Ruin for Uncle Junior, Lindow Man, Dura Mater and Home Audio.Uncle Junior
Fresh from touring the UK with Man/Woman/Chainsaw and now Tooth, including dates at Concorde 2 and DUST, London-based Uncle Junior are breaking out of the capital’s DIY and underground scene. After a run of exhilarating shows in sweatboxes like Brixton’s Windmill and beyond, the trio - comprising Oli Noble, Eric Rye Lees and Isaac West - have built an enviable reputation for their tight yet erratic live performances. The band have already been championed by BBC Radio 6 Music, So Young Magazine, Clash Magazine and Crack Magazine for their pick ’n’ mix approach to noise, hardcore, indie and experimental music, and their recent four-chord pop single ‘Melt Me’ marks the start of an exciting new chapter. Uncle Junior’s impressive live track record includes an appearance at Village Underground during SXSW London, alongside shows with Adult DVD, Sorry, Alien Chicks, Ramones drummer Marky Ramone, Spanish Horses, Y, Bathing Suits, University and MORN.
Listen: https://www.instagram.com/unclejuniorband
Lindow Man
Brighton four-piece Lindow Man have been carving out a space in the city’s grassroots scene with their distinctive brand of medieval noise-rock. Formed in 2026 by violinist Mina-Mae Alexander and guitarist Charlie West, the band emerged from the ashes of Brighton favourites Van Zon with a doomy yet exhilarating sound, melding post-hardcore dissonance and mathy rhythms with haunting neo-classical strings that at times evoke the soundtrack to an A24 horror film. Still in their infancy, Lindow Man have spent their first six months establishing themselves on the Brighton and London live circuit. After making their live debut at Brighton’s Homegrown Festival, they’ve since shared stages with Big Long Sun, Goodbye, Glasshouse Red Spider Mite, ugly ozo, paper hats, Speedial, Highdrive, magda(1999) and Thimble, and recently appeared at Green Door Store’s iconic grassroots celebration, 234 Fest.
Listen: https://www.instagram.com/lindowmann
Dura Mater
Dura Mater are a groove-focused and experimental art-rock collective formed in Nottingham and now based in London. Blending elements of avant-garde jazz, funk, psych and prog, their sound combines a tight rhythm section, energetic brass, jagged guitars, violin, samplers and synthesisers to create something distinctly their own. Championed by So Young Magazine, the band have released a string of singles, an EP and a live album recorded at London’s Paper Dress Vintage. Renowned as a fun-packed live force, Dura Mater have shared stages across the country with the likes of Geese, Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Sundara Karma, The Murder Capital and Hotel Lux, alongside emerging favourites including Flip Top Head, Jeanie and The White Boys and Wings of Desire. They have also appeared at festivals including Dot to Dot and Wild Paths.
Listen: https://www.instagram.com/duramaterband
Home Audio
Already heralded as one of Brighton’s newest and most exciting bands, Home Audio are a three-piece exploring the worlds of indie, folk and art-rock, with a fondness for artists ranging from Karen Dalton to Electrelane. Their debut single ‘The Sandman’ was released in early September and launched live at Brighton’s Pink Moon alongside Maiden Ray, Shipyard Groan and Brian Sex House. Despite having played only a handful of shows, Home Audio have already made their mark on Brighton’s grassroots scene, appearing alongside Big Long Sun, Lindow Man and Hitman Sheela.
Listen: https://www.instagram.com/homeaudioband
Advance tickets are £11 plus booking fee and are on sale now via DICE: https://linktr.ee/hiddenherd
This is an 18+ event.
You can also discover exciting emerging artists on the Hidden Herd New Music Spotlight playlist. Like and listen on Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XzRoD9yqCn2OrIpcjSikf
Event venue
The Hope & Ruin, 11-12 Queens Rd,Brighton and Hove, Brighton, United Kingdom
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