Brad Stank wants you to talk less and love more. A sensei of the slow jams, this sexistentialist-pop bohemian writes jazz-leaning twilight ruminations that puncture the mythology of R&B. Juxtaposing Eastern philosophies against sexuality, the Stank alter-ego – a unification of modern hip hop attitude and old soul – allows Brad to tap into the flow of a deeper human mysticism. A blend of lounge lizard jazz and smoky blues, the essence of creativity and knowledge weaves itself into everything he produces. No wonder then, that audiences gather to receive Stank’s sensual gospel. Remain tender.
Made up of Jacob Read, Theo Mccabe, Jack Marshall and George Bass, Horsey have built a cult live following having toured with the likes of King Krule, Goat Girl and Hinds, as well as playing sold-out shows across their hometown venues with the likes of YOWL, Hotel Lux, Norman, Ugly, Lazarus Kane and more. Horsey refused to be pigeonholed at every turn. Debut album ‘Debonair’ is propelled forwards from the opener with an incomparable wide-eyed intensity that blurs the lines between dark, glam inflected noise-rock, surreal jazz breakouts, wonky apocalyptic pop, emphatic rock opera-esque histrionics and melancholic lo-fi without abating.
Brad and Horsey will also be joined by special guest Terry Venomous on the evening.
The Close Encounter Club is an intergalactic live music venue orbiting planet Earth. After recent appearances at The Great Escape and SXSW Online, as well as Latitude 2021, The Club is back hosting live events in London. Recently heralded by NME as one of their ReBuild Music Big 10 winners, The Club has also gathered praise from DIY, Dork, The Austin Chronicle and Yuck Magazine for their psychedelic, space-themed live music sessions.
Dates: Wednesday 8th December 2021
Start Time: 7.00pm
Duration: 3.5 hours | Age Guidance: 14 +
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