The Lab, Northampton.

Fri 30 OctDoors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present BLOODY/BATH

The Lab · Northampton

Picky New Promotions are proud to present BLOODY/BATH at The Lab in Northampton on Fri, Oct 30! Hailing from the bleak factory town of Northampton, bloody/bath embody their hometown’s grinding inertia on new single, 'I Saw the Devil.' The opening track from forthcoming EP Dust, the song begins sparse: hip-hop-indebted drums, rhythmic flourishes and spiky bursts of noise gather mass until it can hold no longer, the groove collapsing under its own weight into a lurching breakdown. Coiled and threatening, the track lashes out at the world before the rage, with nowhere else to go, turns inward. bloody/bath emerged in 2020 as a bedroom project by singer-songwriter Kailan Price before quickly evolving into a full five-piece band. What began as lo-fi indie experiments soon transformed into a darker, more menacing sound rooted firmly in post-punk. Drawing from bleak atmospheres, gothic textures and the restless pulse of modern post-punk, bloody/bath craft songs that balance stark vulnerability with intensity. Their music is built on waves of distorted guitars, driving basslines and pounding rhythms, with Price’s vocals cutting through the gloom with raw urgency. Since their formation,...

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Thu 5 NovDoors 19:00

Picky New Promotions present NIGHT SWIMMING

The Lab · Northampton

Picky New Promotions are proud to welcome back NIGHT SWIMMING to The Lab in Northampton on Thurs Nov 5! Following their 2024 breakout debut EP 'No Place To Land' which cemented them as a vital addition to the country’s new wave of dream-pop acts, Bath's Night Swimming have since drawn admirers from some of the genre’s original icons and toured extensively with the likes of Heartworms, bdrmm, Miki Berenyi, and Pale Blue Eyes. Across their small yet striking catalogue, Night Swimming have already earned praise from NME, The Line of Best Fit, Dork, DIY, CLASH, Under The Radar Magazine, Rough Trade, Notion, Wonderland, Hard Of Hearing Magazine, Whynow alongside airplay from BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Radio X. Night Swimming's second EP 'Melting, Sometimes Bleeding' was released 22nd May via Venn Records. "Dream pop jewel...fresh and vital" CLASH Magazine "Night Swimming are proving themselves to be dream-pop’s next essential act" DIY Magazine "Stunning...west country-based shoegazers" Notion "...they layer textures that feel suspended — both weightless and heavy with emotion" Hard Of Hearing Magazine "Serene yet expansive sound" Under The Radar Magazine "Evoc...

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Sat 7 NovDoors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present PILLS FOR TOMORROW + HEALEES

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Picky New Promotions are proud to present a night of French shoegaze featuring PILLS FOR TOMORROW and HEALEES at The Lab in Northampton on Sat Nov 7. Pills For Tomorrow are a shoegaze and psychedelic rock band from Grenoble, France, blending dreamy textures, soaring melodies, and British alternative influences. Formed in 2023, the five-piece draw inspiration from artists such as My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Mogwai, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre, creating music that balances introspection, emotion, and sonic depth. Following the release of their debut EP Castle Rock in 2024 and appearances alongside acts including Film School, the band have continued to build momentum across France and the UK. Their forthcoming album, The Day They Killed Morpheus, produced by Paolo Canaglia (New Candys, Glazyhaze), explores themes of resilience, disillusionment, and hope, presenting music as both escape and resistance in troubled times. With a growing reputation for immersive live performances and evocative songwriting, Pills For Tomorrow are emerging as one of the most compelling new voices in contemporary shoegaze. Playing with Pills for Tomorrow are fellow French shoegazers HEALEES. Supporting a...

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Fri 13 NovDoors 19:00

Picky New Promotions present LATENT DREAM

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Picky New Promotions are proud to present Northampton's own LATENT DREAM for a headline show at The Lab on Fri Nov 13. Latent Dream are a four-piece alternative rock band known for their anthemic “big tune” sound. Formed in the summer of 2023, the band quickly established themselves as a local favourite and are now making their mark across venues across London and the Midlands. Latent Dream channel a wide range of influences from Green Day, The Cure, and Foo Fighters to Interpol and The Pixies into a distinctive style that blends classic rock, punk, grunge, and modern indie. Their music pairs story-driven lyrics and soaring melodies with spacey riffs and a wall of emphatic noise, creating a sound that is both familiar and fresh. With each show and new track, Latent Dream continue to refine their identity and grow their audience, cementing themselves as one of the most exciting emerging acts in their scene. Supporting are Oslo, Norway shoegazers SCOREBOARD, up-and-coming heavy indie rockers SLEEVE, YASHA 96, indie rockers all the way from Czechia, and opening, locals WOBBLEDOG. Tickets are £10 plus fees in advance for members, or £11 plus fees in advance for non-members. If yo...

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Fri 20 NovDoors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present MEGAPHONEY

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Picky New Promotions are proud to bring you a headline show featuring Northampton's own local hero MEGAPHONEY on Fri, Nov 20, at The Lab, Megaphoney is the solo project of Northampton-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Peter Marchant, whose uplifting, nostalgic songwriting draws deeply from the classic rock and singer-songwriter records that shaped his musical upbringing. Raised on a soundtrack of 1970s icons alongside his older brother and creative collaborator Matt, Marchant developed a love for timeless melodies, rich arrangements and emotionally resonant storytelling that now sit at the heart of Megaphoney's sound. Following the tragic loss of Matt in 2019, Marchant embarked on a deeply personal journey of artistic growth, reconnecting with the musical roots the brothers shared while forging a voice distinctly his own. Performing almost every instrument on his recordings, Megaphoney's music stands as a testament to the enduring power of inspiration, love and human connection, transforming personal loss into songs filled with warmth, hope and heart. On stage, Marchant is a magnetic and larger-than-life performer. Armed with a remarkable four-octave vocal range, the...

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Sat 21 NovDoors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present MAKE FRIENDS

The Lab · Northampton

Picky New Promotions are excited to bring Bristol's MAKE FRIENDS to The Lab in Northampton on Sat Nov 21. Make Friends are a Bristol indie band influenced by early Foals and Bombay Bicycle Club, known for their fresh modern sound. After early success with their debut EP and fan-favourite 'Ellie,' they continued releasing music, with lockdown shaping themes of isolation and mental health. They’ve gained strong BBC support, including Radio 1 airplay and a Maida Vale session. Their 2024 'Loaded Fun' EP, produced with Ed Nash, further established them in the UK indie scene, earning radio play and media recognition. Supporting are young Northampton favourites ELECTRIC BOOGALOO, Brum indie rockers THE FAZELEYS, and, playing their first ever live gig, Northampton youngsters EAR PROTECTION. 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Doors 7:30 pm. Tickets are £10 plus fees for members, and £11 plus fees for non-members. If you purchase a members ticket, please be prepared to show your Lab membership card OTD.

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Sat 5 DecDoors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND

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Picky New Promotions are proud to bring you a night of noise at The Lab on Sat, Dec 5, featuring Italian post-punk duo KILL YOUR BOYFRIEND with support from Manchester's NEU OSCURO, Northampton's own LITESLEEPER, and Las Vegas duo NOTHING BUT SILENCE. Kill Your Boyfriend are a post-punk duo from Treviso, Italy, formed in 2011 by guitarist/vocalist Matteo Scarpa and drummer Antonio Angeli. Blending driving rhythms, abrasive guitars and dark, atmospheric soundscapes, the band have developed a distinctive style that bridges post-punk, shoegaze and electronic music, constantly pushing their sound into new and experimental territory. Across four full-length albums and a string of singles and EPs, Kill Your Boyfriend have built a reputation for crafting hypnotic, immersive music that balances brooding intensity with pulsing electronic textures. Releases such as Killadelica (2020) and Voodoo (2022) marked a significant evolution in their sound, further cementing their place within the contemporary European underground scene. Renowned for their powerful live performances, the duo have toured extensively throughout Europe, the UK and Russia, sharing stages with artists including Preoccupati...

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Sat 12 DecDoors 19:30

The Furious Thirty presents........GRAIL GUARD, DOSED, LICKSHOT, JULIES DEAD

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Thu 21 Jan 2027Doors 19:30

Picky New Promotions present CHIMER

The Lab · Northampton

Picky New Promotions are excited to welcome rising stars CHIMER to The Lab on Thurs 21 Jan 2027. Emerging from a coastal gloom, CHIMER are Hastings answer to the collapse of the modern world. Marrying the scorched-earth feedback of The Jesus and Mary Chain with the frantic chemical-drenched energy of a 90s illegal rave, the trio of Harry Osborne (Bass, Vocals), Keir Tyson (Guitar, Vocals), and Owen Fox (Drums, Vocals) continue to experimentally unravel a sonic bayeux tapestry. After constructing a wall-of-sound siege of a live show with towering guitar feedback and razing vocal delivery, the group have been on the road playing shows alongside the likes of SilverwingKiller, Y, and Pop Will Eat Itself. Supports TBA. Tickets are £10 plus fees in advance (members)/£11 plus fees in advance (non-members). If you purchase a members ticket, please be prepared to show Lab membership on the door. 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Doors 7:30 pm.

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Sat 13 Feb 2027Doors 19:30

The Furious Thirty presents.....WONK UNIT, EASTFIELD, SLAGERIJ, JULIES DEAD

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Fri 5 Mar 2027Doors 19:30

CITIZEN FISH

The Lab · Northampton

Citizen Fish are an English punk rock band that has been active since 1990 and shares members with Subhumans.[1] Citizen Fish does not emphasize the raw political statements and nihilistic viewpoint of the former, instead focusing on issues of social alienation and human interaction, viewed through a more optimistic lens. Both bands deal with themes such as anti-consumerism and vegetarianism. Support comes from train enthusiasts and veteran punk band, Eastfield

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