deary
deary comprises of London based musicians Ben & Dottie, creating wistful dream pop. In the midst of the global pandemic, the duo struck up a partnership, swapping ideas over social media. Described as “a sonic tidal wave of feeling”, their eponymous debut EP was released via Sonic Cathedral in November 2023, and praised upon its release by the likes of Clash, Brooklyn Vegan, BBC 6 Music, KEXP and Under The Radar. Having worked with Saint Etienne and supported Slowdive last year, as well as reaching UK #1 (Vinyl Singles) with their debut single ‘Fairground’, the duo support Cranes in Leeds and London in May this year whilst recording their debut album.

sadplanet
sadplanet are a five-piece shoegaze/dream-pop group from London. Formed in late 2023, sadplanet comprises Kyra Ho (vocals), Nick Rainey (guitar), Aiden Knowles (guitar), Jeff Baker (drums), and Dan Lawrence (bass).

With a sound characterised by lush, layered instrumentation, sadplanet masterfully blends impactful percussion, grooving basslines, harmonious and cathartic guitars, and sweet, soothing vocals paired with thoughtful lyrics. Their unique fusion of shoegaze and dream-pop, sprinkled with indie and electronic elements, offers a refreshing take on the shoegaze revival.

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