Big Brave + MICROCORPS | Brighton
Big Brave Brighton
Big Brave live in Brighton at The Prince Albert on 11th November! 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/
+ 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:
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
20112026 – Barbican Estate. Green Door Store
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
14012027 – Ovven. Hope & Ruin
23012027 – Mynolia. Folklore Rooms
06022027 – Jim Moray. Komedia Brighton
11022027 – These New South Whales. Prince Albert. Brighton
13022027 – Amelia Coburn. Komedia Brighton
13022027 – Seamus Fogarty. Green Door Store Brighton
19022027 – Wes Banderson. Komedia Brighton
23022027 – Mercy Girl. Green Door Store Brighton
24022027 – The Spook School. Hope & Ruin
11032027 – Anna Erhard. Chalk Brighton
13032027 – Rowena Wise. Prince Albert
14032027 – Shovel Dance Collective. Komedia Brighton
19032027 – HENGE. Chalk, Brighton
19032027 – Spencer Cullum, Erin Rae & Hollow Hand. Hope & Ruin
21032027 – Jeffrey Silverstein. Prince Albert
22032027 – Burglar. Hope & Ruin
08042027 – Nightingales. Lewes Constitutional Club
23042027 – Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan. Lewes Constitutional Club
15042027 – Focus. Lewes Constitutional Club
21052027 – Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Lewes Constitutional Club
08062027 – Tropical Fuck Storm. Chalk
16062027 – Shonen Knife. 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