Pushbike / elwell / Hopalong Gretzky / St. Cecilia

pushbike formed with a love of second wave emo, hardcore and power pop in equal measures and released debut EP ‘runtime 25.04’ in 2024 through spinning sister. A loveletter to ’90s alternative guitar music, once being described as ‘a perfect mix between Teenage Fanclub and Cap’n Jazz’, it was followed by a live version of ‘bet you know’ and support slots with Westside Cowboy. Born out of Spike Elwell’s solo project, elwell create a sound that has been compared to 90s emo bands, as well as 2000s/2010s US and UK indie artists such as The Cribs and Ovlov. Hopalong Gretzky is the solo moniker of Manchester-based musician Oliver Duffy. Taking influence from such troubadours as Paul Westerberg, Todd Rundgren and Alex Chilton, his heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting style and balance of catchy hooks and sheer volume cements him as one of Manchester’s most honest noisemakers, if nothing else. St. Cecilia is an Alternative Folk band formed in the West Midlands in 2024. Creating atmosphere and emotion with their six permanent members (and occasional session musicians).