Sneaky Pete's

The much anticipated launch night for Chris Reeve’s debut album ‘Gift Of Sorts’ (Last Night From Glasgow / Stereogram Recordings).

Chris’s songs are restless and crackling with colours. They’re tightly crafted gems, flirting with various facets of ’70s pop, and defined by a sardonic yet lively wit. There’s a subtle grandeur in the mix, a classic balladry to the storytelling and a cartload of playful character sketches.

Joined by a full band, and supported by David Luximon.

‘warm, jazzy and gently psychedelic confections’ – The List

‘We like the sound of that’ – Roddy Hart, BBC Radio Scotland

‘timeless and seamless’ – The Scotsman

Summer of 1995 Chicago Illinois I listen back to a tape recording I made and accidentally discover a guitar arpeggio I created which has been compared many times to a U2 stadium hook. Feeling inspired and in search of a new start I chase this song across The Great North American Plains over Rocky Mountains into San Francisco and “Lucid Dreams” was born.

Wind the clock forward to April 2004 Edinburgh Scotland I perform at finals of the Emergenza battle of the bands. October 2016 I make the finals of Open Mic UK in Airdrie then a few months pass into January 2017 I make it down to the final 14 acts out of 1000 and perform the main stage O2-ABC Glasgow Soundwaves finals to an audience of 2K.

August 2021 I sign with Smash Records Global however management do not deliver on their promise to their artists. Mark S Berry a famous record producer based in Canada who worked with Paul McCartney, Carly Simon and Prince to name a few showed interest in my work and more recently ALMS music publishing which I’m still considering!?

October 2023 Separate ways is released with Lucid Dreams and Red Sky at Night followed up in November 2024 with Thank You for Christmas and The Man in Red gaining traction on Spotify and YouTube. The songs appeared on some Spotify curator’s playlists including Radar45/BBC Introducing. I occasionally perform on live radio small music festivals. 

Humour live together in Glasgow and formed across the 2021 lockdowns, writing and recording their material at home, with the music intended as a backdrop to Andreas’ lyrics. Sometimes they’re about letting people down, sometimes they’re about pets dying, sometimes they’re about trying to say something when you don’t have anything worth saying.

On Sale  Mon 25th Nov 10am

SILVI is a West Lothian based songwriter and vocalist praised for her charismatic vocals and striking, bond-theme-like instrumentals.

KATHERINE ALY writes music that’s you can call the soundtrack of womanhood. Genre-agnostic so her tunes don’t sound like each other or like their live versions so expect the unexpected.

FiDA is a Scottish-Pakistani artist achieving success through his eccentric vocal style & innovative production, combining South Asian culture with electric R&B.

Atlanta pool-rockers Lunar Vacation return to Edinburgh this May bringing honey-sweet, dreamy indie-pop for us at The Mash House.

Miki Berenyi began her career as a recording artist in 1989, as co-founder of the band Lush, releasing a series of EPs (Scar, Mad Love and Black Spring compiled as Gala) and LPs (Spooky, Split and Lovelife) on the iconic 4AD label. The band toured extensively, many times in the US — with Ride, Babes in Toyland, Jane’s Addiction, Flaming Lips, Weezer and, most notably, as openers on the 1992 Lollapalooza tour.

split in 1996, and Miki retired from music, but a 2015-16 reunion tour, which included a Coachella date and release of an EP Blond Spot, revived her enthusiasm and she formed Piroshka, who released two albums on Bella Union: Brickbat (2019) and Love Drips and Gathers (2021).

When the global pandemic made touring impossible, Miki spent the lockdown months writing her memoir, Fingers Crossed, released in 2022 to widespread acclaim. To provide some musical accompaniment for the string of book events and signings, Miki Berenyi Trio was formed, with her partner Kevin ‘Moose’ McKillop on guitar and Oliver Cherer on bass (both had played in Piroshka).

The band has developed a momentum of its own and they are now writing new songs, inserted into the set of and Piroshka tracks as they continue to fulfil live bookings, with a plan to record and release an album in 2025.

Tellyclub
Softdrink Millionaire

The pioneering live dance act return from a long hiatus for a very special fully live 3-piece show

snake eyes (Brighton) combine wonderfully anthemic grunge energy with sticky melodies to create cracking modern British rock (or what they call gritpop)

Choses Sauvages (Montreal) fuse the angular guitar work and driving basslines of post-punk with the lush synth textures and pulsing beats of new wave and disco.

Fat Dads have been making waves with their infectious tunes and unwavering DIY ethos.

Their early demos skyrocketed to acclaim, grabbing the attention of Radio 1 and Radio X through word of mouth alone. Fat Dads made their first festival appearance at Kendal Calling 2023 and played to a packed and overflowing tent (the largest crowd that the BBC Introducing tent had seen all weekend) of passionate fans, all singing the words back to them – a remarkable feat achieved entirely without industry contacts, PR, or management.

The back end of 2023 saw Fat Dads perform live on Radio X, and support Andrew Cushin. Their most recent 2 singles ‘Jenny’ (which reached No. 74 in the Official Charts) and ‘Honey’ were produced by Alex Quinn (The Royston Club, Overpass, Bandit) and received support from Radio 1, Radio X and Clash Magazine. Their early 2024 tour saw multiple sell out dates in Newcastle, Manchester, and culminated in a packed hometown show in Carlisle.

Their debut album ‘Fat & Furious’ will be released on April 4th 2025.

Following their previous upgraded and sold out Edinburgh show, we are stoked to welcome back this incredible St. Louis Missouri band. 

Their self-titled fifth album Foxing (7.8 Pitchfork) might just be their best. They balance hopefulness with nihilism, the pastoral with the tumultuous, visceral noise rock and intimate bedroom cassette experiments. Sometimes cruising at the edge of collapse, the dramatic dynamics in Foxing’s music have never felt so extreme.

Elias Rønnenfelt is a highly regarded Danish musician and poet who has made a significant impact on the international art scene. Best known as the lead singer and lyricist for the acclaimed post-punk band, Iceage, Rønnenfelt has established himself as a powerful creative force, known for his introspective lyrics, emotive vocal delivery, and compelling live performances.

Arrows in Action is a dynamic band from Nashville, TN, known for their energetic performances and catchy, heartfelt songs. Blending rock, pop, and alternative styles, their music explores themes of youth, love, and self-discovery. With a rapidly growing fan base and acclaimed releases, Arrows in Action captivates audiences with their engaging sound and passionate stage presence.

Eastside is the exciting new Scottish hip hop collaboration of creative powerhouses Chef, Madani, and Princyboii. Come down to Sneaky Pete’s on the 21st of June to catch their live debut!

Electro legends Digitalism play their first Edinburgh show in a DECADE. An early Sunday DJ session as part of our Free Time series.

Past Free Time guests – all sold out – include Skream, DJ EZ, Mr Scruff, Machinedrum, Dan Shake, A-Trak, House Gospel Choir and more.

Folk Boy Records presents Luke De-Sciscio at Sneaky Pete’s with support from genre-melding songwriter Rapt.

Between the years of 2014 and 2024 Luke De-Sciscio recorded seventeen full length albums. These songs, though recorded live and often through no more than a single microphone thrown up at the foot of his bed, became the tablet upon which he chronicled the seasons of his life.

It is no small miracle that from that vantage point, weaving tapestries from behind his guitar, Luke De-Sciscio amassed over 10 million plays on Spotify, has been invited to open for legends such as Cat Stevens and Jose Feliciano and become a frequent spin on BBC6MUSIC.

In March 2024 Luke De-Sciscio welcomed his daughter to the World and over the next six weeks recorded an album that sits amongst the top 50 albums of the year on Album Of The Year.org.

His music has been described as ‘impossibly, world-stoppingly real’ (Marc Schuster) and ‘viscerally beautiful’ (Real Goblin).

Lyrical potency takes centre stage amongst the elasticity of his voice and the born-in grasp of his guitar.

for fans of… John Martyn, Jeff Buckley, Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens or Buffy Sainte-Marie

Bratty pop-rockers, SISTER MADDS, come to Sneaky’s for a night of non-stop energy, charm and pure chaos. After a huge 2024 – embarking on a DIY tour, headlining festival main stages, and scoring a SAMA nomination – they’re back with their ‘Performative Exercise’ tour, hitting Sneaky’s on 3rd July with new tunes and support from very very special guests….

JOY Concerts, Sneaky Pete’s & Holler Live Presents

Hannah Juanita left her home state of Tennessee in her early twenties to break out of a stifling culture of conformity and meet the world. She travelled in search of herself, worked odd jobs, and spent countless nights singing fireside under the stars with friends, never pursuing music as a career.

Eventually, Hannah made it back to Tennessee, landing in Nashville with nothing but her dog Loretta, her guitar, and a handful of heartbreak songs. She started singing around town and quickly became a staple live performer and a highly respected vocalist in the traditional country scene in Music City, known for her classic school sound.

Self-proclaimed “ramblin’ gal”, Hannah Juanita has toured heavily around the countrysince 2021 headlining and supporting acts like Kaitlin Butts, Nick Shoulders, EmilyNenni, Summer Dean, Jesse Daniel & Kelsey Waldon.

Her debut record ‘Hardliner ’ established her reputation as a full-hearted, free-spirited, and irresistibly genuine honky-tonk angel. Hannah’s second full-length record, ‘Tennessee Songbird,’ was released on August 30, 2024, and she will be touring throughout 2025 across the United States and Europe.

Welcome to SURFACE SESSIONS!

A brand new live local music gig series brought to you by upcoming D.I.Y promoter Under The Surface.

This new event series aims to showcase some of the best live talent from across Scotland, taking place in a variety of different cities across the country with each new edition featuring a different lineup of 4 of our favourite local artists!

With this edition taking place at Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh featuring: Non Applicable, Jutebox, The Sankaras & MoonRunners

Get yourself down and come discover your new favourite band! ?

Doss, the bold electronic post-punk trio from Glasgow—featuring Sorley Mackay, Mark Black, and Chilton Fawcett—has carved out a distinctive sound, blending hard-hitting drumbeats, trudging basslines, and sharp, tongue-in-cheek lyricism. Initially a solo project by Sorley Mackay, Doss was born in a modest bedroom studio, creating electrifying tracks with minimal gear, pairing driving rhythms with provocative vocals and witty wordplay.

The band explores themes like gentrification, addiction, zero-hours contracts, and generational trauma, infusing their music with a strong Scottish identity, delivered through their unmistakable Glaswegian dialect. Renowned for their high-energy live performances, Doss has headlined sold-out gigs across major UK and EU cities to widespread acclaim.

Crop Rot is a Louisville, Kentucky-based punk band formed in late 2023, delivering chaotic, feedback-drenched riffs, thunderous drums, and melancholic noise for cathartic and unforgettable live shows. Quickly gaining traction, the band has released two demo tapes and performed alongside acts like They Are Gutting A Body of Water (TAGABOW), Edhoculi, and Louisville staples such as Pissed On and Deady. Highlights include a 2024 DIY tour across the U.S. (Louisville, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and more) and a set at No Comply, Louisville’s premiere underground music and skateboarding event

Youth Fountain is a Canadian, Emo / Pop-Punk solo project from Tyler Zanon of Vancouver, British Columbia.

August’s Fuzz Bat show sees a return to Cowgate and Sneaky Pete’s for a fantastic double bill of Shuffly moon rock spider jams from Shinlifter and Sophisti Skronk/Fuzzy Indie Rock from The Chunks.

The bands will be playing a handful of shows together that week as part of a Summer tour. Running order will be announced on the day of the gig.

Shinlifter were formed in late 2023 in Edinburgh, Scotland, by immigrant settlers from England, Ireland and Bathgate. They are the world’s first budgetgroup (like a supergroup but cheaper and held together with duct tape) because they’ve all played in other bands (Nice Church, Unwave, Those Unfortunates) and vocalist Olivia Furey’s set at Tectonics Festival has been on BBC Radio 3 once (her performance has been described by musicologist, Adrian Habgood Rose, as “excrement in sound form”). Their debut double A-side, Percolator/Nandos (out now on PX4M), highlights the band’s strengths: hypnotic drumming bolted to vocalist Furey’s stream-of-consciousness collages of mundanity and guitar freak-outs.

The Chunks are an indie rock band based in Edinburgh. Fuzzy and skronky sounds do the tango with pop melodies and syncopated grooves. Psychedelic breakdowns meet catchy choruses which turn into prog inspired solos. Unique and playful bass guitar is woven with intricate drum beats, and cut through by hard hitting vocals and a myriad of synth textures. The Chunks deliver humble, high energy sets with passion and a party atmosphere. The band’s most recent release ‘Digital Dust’ is out now on Fuzz Bat Records and sees the group continue to push their sound with some of their most Chunky moments yet, with strong melodic hooks throughout. Doors at 7:30pm All Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe, inclusive spaces. Be excellent to each other

All Fuzz Bat Gigs are safe, inclusive spaces.
Be excellent to each other

Alation headline with support from Silvertone

RETIREMENT PARTY are emo party rockers from the windy city of Chicago.

Philadelphia’s CARLY COSGROVE graft vulnerable lyrics atop mathy rhythms, intricate guitar work and a penchant for indie-rock cool meets emo authenticity.

Allegra Krieger is a singer-songwriter from NYC whose songs are at once cosmic, finely detailed and stirringly beautiful. Her voice has a habit of sneaking up on you with a delicate moodiness evoking Elliott Smith at his most tender.

Allegra’s 2024 record ‘Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine’ is absolutely stunning, receiving rave reviews on Pitchfork, Paste), Rolling Stone and The Fader among others, featuring in multiple end-of-year top album lists including Rolling Stone 100 Best Albums of 2024 // 50 Best Indie Rock Albums of 2024.

Toronto’s Ducks Ltd. thrive on skirting the edges of buoyant jangle pop and driving power pop.

Their latest album, Harm’s Way, contains anxious songs that rhythm guitarist Tom McGreevy explains are “about struggling. About watching people I care for suffer, and trying to figure out how to be there for them. And about the strain of living in the world when it feels like it’s ready to collapse.”

Current Line-Up

DEADLETTER | George Clanton | Honeyglaze | Do Nothing | Crocodiles | Bubble Tea & Cigarettes | Deary | Goblyns | Mojo & The Kitchen Brothers| Blind Yeo | Adore | Swiss Portrait | Linzi Clark | BIN JUICE + DJs | Food & Drink | Merchandise 

Taking place across multiple Edinburgh venues, and with many more acts still to be announced the festival promises another unforgettable day filled with mind-bending sounds, trippy visuals and a celebration of all things psychedelic. 

£24.50 super early bird tickets SOLD OUT. £30* early birds tickets are on sale now.

*LINE-UP SUBJECT TO CHANGE | VENUE CAPACITIES ARE BASED ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE SO CUSTOMERS ARE ADVISED TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR SPECIFIC ACTS  | 31.08.25

The Burning Hell is the ongoing musical project of songwriter Mathias Kom and multi-instrumentalist Ariel Sharratt, often including additional comrades and collaborators. Their densely populated genre-shifting songs are packed with an abundance of literary, historical, and pop-cultural forebears, heroes and villains, subjects and objects, stories and hooks. They move with heavy rhyme and a light step, incorporating a frequent fixation on apocalypse and ruin into work that celebrates participation in a mutually created, ever surprising, and even occasionally beautiful world. Which is to say they’re good dance partners and they want to dance with you.

Now based in the woods of rural Prince Edward Island, The Burning Hell has famously ventured to every out-of-the-way island and inland neglected by the less adventurous, emphasizing presence and connection across latitudes, longitudes, and time, affirming a commitment to the political power of sharing music. It is a profoundly optimistic gesture delivered by way of killer tunes and joyful live performances.
When Mathias and Ariel aren’t on the road or in the studio with the band, they pursue art projects at the intersection of ecology and sound with their collective Idlefield Art Lab. Recent ventures have included mobile, solar-powered recording studios in Scotland and Canada, and off-grid recording projects in abandoned farms and lighthouses.

‘Ghost Palace,’ The Burning Hell’s newest album, will be released on March 7, 2025 on You’ve Changed Records in North America and BB*Island everywhere else.

Jack Botts has built a dedicated global audience over the past five years, with his laid-back yet deeply personal brand of surf-folk resonating worldwide. His heartfelt storytelling and breezy melodies have led to over 100 million streams and headlining over 80 shows across North America, Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand in 2024.

Speaking about Home Days, Jack shared: “I’ve spent most of my 20s constantly on the move, traveling and touring all over the place—and I’ve loved every minute of it! But early in 2024, I had a rare window of time back in Australia. It had been a while since I just stopped, sat down, and fully embraced home. I didn’t realize how much I’d missed the little things—surf checks, the sound of native birds, quiet mornings at local cafés, time in the water, the sun, the silence, and of course, moments with friends and family. It felt so nice. Right then and there, I knew these days are the best. Home days.”

His easy-listening style continues to captivate audiences, earning him support slots alongside Tash Sultana, JP Saxe, Ocean Alley, and Boy & Bear, while also lighting up major festival stages like Cigale Festival (CAN), Boardmasters (UK), Maifeld Derby (GER), Electric Castle (ROM), and Latitude Festival (UK). Now, with Home Days, he invites listeners to pause, breathe, and appreciate the beauty of the everyday.

Signed to Merge records after an electric SXSW set, Dublin band M(h)aol are a testament to the vitality of Ireland’s current post-punk scene. They’re here this September in support of their forthcoming new album!

Rescheduled date. Original tickets still valid.

Pye Corner Audio is a British electronic music project by Martin Jenkins.
He deals in an eerie, fragile strain of electronic music mixing the
Radiophonic/library music sound, sometimes with a post-punk infuence
that aligns him frmly with such seasoned hauntologists as Mordant Music,
Belbury Poly and The Advisory Circle.

Jenkins refers to himself as the mysterious and nameless Head Technician
in most of his online profles, and extra detail is taken to make the audio
and visual elements of his performances look and sound worn and
vintage.

Manchester’s PINS are back to celebrate 10 years of their critically acclaimed sophomore album Wild Nights, bringing their own brand of danceable, garagey post-punk to Sneaks for the first time since 2017!

TICKETS ON SALE AT: 10.00AM 25.04.25

When you’re a founding member of one of the UK’s biggest bands, how do you assert your own, unique voice? In the case of James McVey, lead guitarist and songwriter for The Vamps, it’s by writing and producing some of the most personal and beautiful songs of your career, with a sound like nothing people have heard from him before.

This radical East London duo are known for their intense live shows exploring the raw holler of folk, synths, spoken word and intricate rustic dobro guitar. Full-force reworkings of centuries-old work-songs speak to contemporary issues of class, using multi-layered sonic palettes to deeply reflect hidden histories, told with a razor-sharp authenticity. Stick In The Wheel have created their own London vernacular, a contemporary roots music that celebrates the collective stories and traditions of the city – conjuring the past to point toward the future.

EADES are back! New album in September, and live tour in October. Previous shows sold out with good reason, get on this.

Hot one! girl/boy centred vocals and eccentric fuzzed guitars lying on a bed of break beats and thunderous bass. Yum.

An eerie, beautifully crafted vision of a future that never was – instrumental folktronica filtered through period inspirations such as Pentangle, Mike Oldfield and early Tangerine Dream.

Previously known as Jo Jo And The Real People, the Real People were formed in 1989 by two brothers, Tony Griffiths (b. 7 April 1966, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; bass, vocals) and Chris Griffiths (b. 30 March 1968, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; guitar, vocals), and Sean Simpson (b. 9 October 1968, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; guitar) and Tony Elson (b. 2 January 1966, Liverpool, Merseyside, England; drums). The quartet started playing local pub gigs in the Bootle area of Merseyside and soon found themselves embroiled in a scene that included Rain, Top and the La’s. Unfortunately, the Real People’s natural instinct for muscular tunes and powerful melodies was undermined by the demands of the music industry. Although the quartet signed to CBS Records (soon to be Sony), at the end of 1989, and had enormous fun spending their advance on a trip to India, it was to be a whole year before any records were released. ‘Windowpane’ reached only number 60 in the UK and when the album charted for only one week (at number 59) the Real People complained about Sony’s lack of promotion. They returned to Liverpool and the unemployment register. In 1995, they formed their own record label, Egg Records, and, without Sean Simpson, recorded The Real People EP, which reached number 13 in the UK’s independent charts. Earlier, Chris Griffiths had met Liam Gallagher of the yet-to-be-discovered Oasis and invited the group to use the Real People’s eight-track studio to record their first demos. As a result, Chris co-wrote the song ‘Columbia’ with Liam, long before his band’s breakthrough. The connection helped rekindle interest in the Real People, who continued into 1995 with the release of ‘Bring You Down’ and in 1996 with What’s On The Outside.

The Utopia Strong – featuring snooker legend Steve Davis, experimental musician Kavus Torabi and Mike York — perform their kosmische electronic soundscapes here for the first time this October.

“An exciting new entry in the book of UK psychedelia” – Louder Than War

Who We Are is Tommy Jules on vocals and Simon Bass on piano.

Tommy was the live singer for Rudimental for five years. Simon is a four-time Cannes Lion-winning film composer. They wanted to find a bridge between their different musical worlds and write songs about their real lives; about their relationships and about their children. The core of Who we Are is beautiful song writing, telling the truth about how we feel and what connects us. Music for healing.

Alien Chicks are a dynamic post-punk trio from South London known for their electrifying blend of rap, jazz and punk. The band has quickly become a fixture in the area’s storied local music scene, creating a raw and innovative sound that captures the spirit of London’s underground music culture.

Reelin’ in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980.

Born from a shared passion for, and upbringing on, Walter Becker and Donald Fagan’s songwriting prowess, the young band is dedicated to recreating the Steely Dan sound as faithfully as possible. Expect the big hits as well as some lesser-known album tracks, including songs from Can’t Buy a Thrill, Countdown to Ecstasy, Pretzel Logic, Katy Lied, The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho. 

Georgie Weston – vocals/ keyboards

Sarah Sands – vocals/ saxophone

Owen Bryce – trumpet

Jack O’Hanlon – vocals/ guitar

Rob Holland – vocals/ bass

Will Brown – drums.

Herefordshire-based indie band Pentire are making waves as a fully independent act, building a strong fanbase through pure hard work. After selling out their 11-date 2024 UK tour, they announced a February 2025 run of shows in larger venues, including Manchester’s Deaf Institute, Glasgow’s King Tuts, and Hackney’s Oslo. Alongside this, they released a new single, ‘Love On TV’, following their EP release ‘Now In A Minute’. Led by frontman Jack Morgan, the band draws inspiration from acts like The Killers and Stereophonics. They’ve earned support from tastemakers such as BBC Radio 1’s Jack Saunders and have gained exposure through Channel 4’s Made in Chelsea. Over Spring/Summer ‘24, they performed at Beavertown Gamma Ray Presents in Manchester, Live At Leeds ‘In The City’, Dot2Dot Nottingham and Y Not? Festival. Pentire’s 2025 tour saw sell outs across Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle and London, marking them as one of the hottest, new and up-and-coming indie bands.

Marconi Union continue to side step traditional genres forging their own path. In their music can be found hints of Dub, Jazz, Ambience, Minimal Techno and Electronica which are blended together with melodies to give a unique atmospheric vibe.

They frequently draw comparisons to artists such as Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, Biosphere, Tangerine Dream and Boards of Canada, while at the same time moulding these influences into their own distinct sound. Tracks from their new studio album The Fear of Never Landing have been described vicariously as Electronic Head Music or a new Electronic Shoegaze.
 
Marconi Union have worked with many artists including Jah Wobble, Max Richter, Biosphere, Steve Jansen (Japan) and Marina Ambramovich Institute. The group have previously played at a variety of festivals and events, notably Big Chill festival and Punkt! Festival in Norway, the latter at the invitation of Brian Eno where they we asked to play live re-mixes of the previous performer’s works.