Big Brave | Brighton
Big Brave Brighton
Big Brave live in Brighton at The Prince Albert on 23rd July! Get tickets above, or from SeeTickets.
The work of BIG|BRAVE is ever-expanding. The breadth of their sound has encompassed a breathtaking array of dynamics and sonics. Their sound, guided by their indomitable exploratory spirit, exploits contrasts between extremity and subtlety.
The trio’s singular, masterful sculpting of sonics into songcraft tucks layers of vulnerability into formidable storms. in grief or in hope is an innovative vision of electro-acoustic sound and emotive storytelling, an endless bounty of overwhelming distortions and devastating beauty. in grief or in hope marks a shift for BIG|BRAVE towards denser, guitar-oriented compositions. With longtime touring bassist Liam Andrews (MY DISCO, Aicher) joining guitarist/vocalist Robin Wattie and guitarist Mathieu Ball in the studio for the first time, the pieces are keenly layered with a rich tapestry of harmonics and tonal intricacies. Each piece is its own biome of distortions starkly contrasted with delicate, even tender, moments. The trio’s instinctual progressions are made more vivid through live recording, harnessing the gargantuan and storied sound of their performances. Within texturally maximalist loops and affected vocals, the pieces utilize the aesthetics of drone, electronic, and heavy music within a foundation of pop song form. Wattie writes: “I wanted to explore catchy, melodic phrasing weaved throughout the intensity of the instrumentation and drony chord changes. All that I could reflect on was grief and hope; death and life; cause and effect; shared experiences of being a human person.” https://bigbrave.bandcamp.com/
+ support:
MICROCORPS: Alexander Tucker’s electronic guise MICROCORPS has released a new album, CLEAR VORTEX CHAMBER – out now on vinyl via Downwards Records. Featuring collaborations with Regis (Sandwell District, British Murder Boys, Eros), Justin K Broadrick (Godflesh, Jesu, J K Flesh), Phew, Elvin Brandhi, Karl D’Silva and JJOWDY, the album follows up 2021’s debut, Xmit (Alter Records) and 2024’s Macrocorpse tape (The Tapeworm). On the new album Tucker continues to develop work around modular systems, cello, bass guitar and voice, creating tracks of heavy electronics, that meld machine rhythms with acoustic samples. CLEAR VORTEX CHAMBER combines techno, contemporary composition, drone and vocal manipulations to create a dense and often psychedelic world. “… a pleasingly discombobulating record that takes numerous unexpected sharp twists and turns throughout” – Uncut https://microcorps.bandcamp.com/album/clear-vortex-chamber-2
Upcoming Love Thy Neighbour shows:
21082026 – Way Dynamic. Chalk
24082026 – Michael Cera Palin. Green Door Store
29082026 – Weird Nightmare. Alphabet
10092026 – Ohtis. The Prince Albert
16092026 – Bratakus. The Prince Albert
19092026 – Immersion. Alphabet
20092026 – Glasshouse Red Spidermite. Prince Albert
21092026 – Jim Ghedi. Green Door Store
24092026 – Iraina Mancini. Alphabet
24092026 – Pozi. Green Door Store
01102026 – The Tubs. Chalk
03102026 – Cory Hanson. The Hope & Ruin
06102026 – Skating Polly. The Hope & Ruin
08102026 – Dateline. Prince Albert
10102026 – A Certain Ratio. Lewes Constitutional Club
13102026 – Jake Xerxes Fussell. Concorde 2
15102026 – Burglar. Hope & Ruin
17102026 – John Craigie. Alphabet
18102026 – Kacy & Clayton. Prince Albert
20102026 – Pina Palau. The Prince Albert
21102026 – Martha Tilston. Lewes Constitutional Club
21102026 – The Sewing Club. Hope & Ruin
22102026 – Kristin Hersh. The Old Market
22102026 – Mr Bruce. Patterns
28102026 – Deradoorian. Hope & Ruin
30102026 – Hollow Hand. Alphabet
31102026 – Penelope Isles. The Hope & Ruin
01112026 – Stu Larsen. The Prince Albert
02112026 – villagerrr. The Hope & Ruin
04112026 – Furrow Collective. Lewes Constitutional Club
04112026 – zzzahara. Green Door Store
08112026 – Alien Boy. The Prince Albert
08112026 – Kiwi Jr. The Hope & Ruin
11112026 – Big Brave. Prince Albert
13112026 – The Boo Radleys. Lewes Constitutional Club
19112026 – Gold Panda. ALPHABET
19112026 – Niall McNamee. Prince Albert
22112026 – mildred. Prince Albert
24112026 – Cheekface. Chalk
25112026 – Ozric Tentacles. Lewes Constitutional Club
26112026 – Chris Wood. Lewes Constitutional Club
27112026 – Dave McCabe (The Zutons). Lewes Constitutional Club
29112026 – Dylan LeBlanc. Alphabet
04122026 – Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip. Lewes Constitutional Club
05122026 – John Otway. Lewes Constitutional Club
06022027 – Jim Moray. Komedia Brighton
13022027 – Amelia Coburn. Komedia Brighton
19022027 – Wes Banderson. Komedia Brighton
19032027 – HENGE. Chalk, Brighton
15042027 – Focus. Lewes Constitutional Club
ACCESSIBILITY: No wheelchair access to the venue. Two sets of stairs up to the venue, no disabled toilets. Gendered toilets. If you require a carer at the venue, please contact us at info@lovethyneighbourmusic.co.uk for guestlist, with evidence such as a blue badge or access card. If strobe lighting is an issue or if standing for long periods of time is an issue, please contact us in advance. Would be possible to place a chair near the stage.
Big Brave Brighton
Big Brave Brighton
Big Brave Brighton
Big Brave Brighton