CHIME SCHOOL The love-affair with San Francisco is real. Chime School are the latest in a run of acclaimed Bay Area groups to hit the UK. Marrying the pristine jangle of electric 12-string guitars with nervy, hooky songs, Chime School conjures a unique and instantly recognisable form of indie pop, rooted in the buoyant, driving pulse of the genre’s 1980’s and 90’s forebears, while still locked in a kaleidoscopic stare with its 1960’s originators. Guided by San Francisco musician Andy Pastalaniec, Chime School began as a solo home recording project, paying homage to the formative jangle of The Byrds by way of early Primal Scream; the production and pop sensibility of Biff Bang Pow and The Razorcuts; and the spirit of great singles labels like Creation, Subway, Postcard and Sarah. Though it would have fit with any of those labels, Chime School found a natural home with Slumberland Records, releasing a self-titled debut in 2021, and a follow-up 7” single in 2023. In its wake, Pastalaniec assembled a live group comprised of Bay Area indie vets, touring up and down the US West Coast, playing with many of the contemporary indie cognoscenti, from labelmates The Umbrellas; The Reds, Pinks & Purples; and Papercuts; as well as Cindy, Blues Lawyer, The Smashing Times, and others. Their sophomore LP is slated for release this summer on Slumberland Records. DIGNAN PORCH Dignan Porch create their own skewed variant of power pop, psychedelic indie rock, jangle and punk. Whilst heavy on noise and thrills, there’s sadness beneath the skin of the band's warped visions, seeping into the fabric of the sound. With a strong DIY spirit running through all their activity, Dignan Porch have built a loyal following. GARDEN CENTRE For years, Garden Centre’s Max Levy has been searching for a steady stream. A stream to watch sports on, a stream to glean information from, a stream to wade in. Occasionally, he’ll immerse himself shin-deep in an actual, physical stream: an activity that pulls him in closest to the hum of the universe. Living is a fractured and fractious experience. A stream is a promise of resonance, unifying our innermost being with our outside reality. The new album about streams. Largely written and recorded in Levy’s ex-girlfriend’s house shortly after they broke up (and lockdown forced them to continue living together), “Searching For A Stream”, the follow-up to 2019’s “A Moon for Digging” is a playful meditation on the interchange between actual and vicarious living. A keen-eyed songwriter, half cynical, half childlike in his curiosity, Levy plumbs surreal meaning from life’s peculiarities and regularities. Levy has already toured extensively across the UK and abroad with the likes of Dry Cleaning and Porridge Radio (with whom Garden Centre shares members) and we're very happy to welcome him to this bill. Presented by Short Waves This is an 18+ event