Wayside & Woodland presents epic45 + MENOWTHERETHEN

epic45

epic45 are Ben Holton and Rob Glover, who grew up in the middle of nowhere, Staffordshire, England. They released their first 7" EP in 1999 and from there have continued to put out a number widely celebrated albums and EPs inspired by their immediate surroundings, childhood memories and the evolving landscape and it's histories. Over the last 25 years, the duo have gained support from John Peel, Steve Lamacq and Lauren Laverne and have collaborated with artists such as Ian Crause (Disco Inferno), Stephen Jones (Babybird), Bibio (Warp Records) and Simon Scott (Slowdive).

Musical references include the ghosts of Sarah Records, Disco Inferno, New Order, Robert Wyatt and Talk Talk.

MENOWTHERETHEN

From the vibrant music scene of the Black Country, MENOWTHERETHEN are a captivating duo that blend distinctive soundscapes within the realm of alternative electronic music. Comprising Kristian Jones and Mike Rowley (Component#4), their creative journey is interwoven with themes of memory and working-class culture.

Their debut EP "Cease to Be Visible" released in 2019, offered a glimpse into their sonic exploration. Their new EP, "No Fun," was released in November 2023 on Wayside & Woodland Recordings.

Age restriction: 14+ / 14 - 16s accompanied by an adult