To celebrate International Women’s Day – 3 incredible bands with bright futures and big anthems will be joining forces for the first ever ‘To The Front’ Tour. Featuring Berries, CHROMA and Currls.
BERRIES
BERRIES are Holly Carter, Lauren Cooper and Lexi Clark.
Their debut album ‘How We Function’ saw the band tackle issues around mental health, sexism, and the challenges within the music industry. Garnering praise from critics, including Record Collector Mag, who labelled the album as “soaring, fierce, and on-point,” BERRIES quickly found themselves backed by heavy support from influential platforms such as BBC 6 Music and Radio X.
Within the alt-rock genre, BERRIES stand out by blending tempo changes and unpredictable structures to their explosive live shows. The band will make their return to the live scene with a much-anticipated UK headline tour, supported by the release of their sophomore, self-titled album, on the 18th of October 2024.
CHROMA
Influenced by the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeah’s and The Gossip, CHROMA have already received a groundswell of early radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, Kerrang! Radio, Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru and ongoing support from BBC Introducing.
Tracks on their formidable debut variously reflect on the band’s collective experience growing up in the South Wales Valleys, and explore the myriad lived experiences of young women. Exploring infighting within the feminist movement, the oppression of trans right in the UK, violence against women, and other weighty topics, they ultimately invite the listener to a place of safety and empowerment. Their debut album was recorded during lockdown with support from Festival Republic and PRSF as part of their Rebalance scheme.
Boasting a healthy amount of live notches on their belt including most recent support for Foo Fighters at Manchester legendary Old Trafford stadium, they’ve also previously appeared at Reading & Leeds Festival, BBC Radio 1’s Biggest Weekend, FOCUS Wales and Festival Number 6, along with international festival appearances in the USA, South Korea, New Zealand, and across Europe. They’ve also played sold-out shows all over the UK with the likes of IDLES, Peace, The Joy Formidable, VANT and Tigercub.
CURRLS
Working with Bella Union management, Currls are a Brighton based DIY Garage Rock Duo with a formidable presence in the underground music scene. Seamlessly blending raw Garage rock, fast-paced Punk, and sludgy Pop, Currls is a sonic powerhouse that will leave you feeling ready to take on the world.
Since their inception, Currls have gained notable support from BBC 6 Music’s Amy Lamè, Marc Riley, Steve Lamcaq, BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe and BBC Introducing’s Melita Dennett. Recent triumphs include winning Record Store Day’s ‘Unsigned 2023’ competition, recording a ‘BBC Introducing Live Session’ at Maida Vale Studios, and a ‘BBC 6 Music: Live In Session’ with Marc Riley.
The band also secured a spot on ‘Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent longlist’ back in 2022.
In a world saturated with conformity, Currls stands as a beacon of authenticity – A duo that defies expectations and leaves an everlasting imprint on the hearts of those who dare to listen.“CURRLS are a rallying cry. Scuzzy riot grrrl inspired pop-punk made for the main stage. Authentic, snarling and converting you to the band’s cause as she goes.” – Lauren Down (Line Of Best Fit)
