Versus / Carta Black / Luster / Aimee Francis

VERSUS

https://linktr.ee/versusofficial

They eloquently combine their grunge influences with references and inspiration from emo, rock, and everything in between to deliver an audio experience that will blow your mind. Coming packed with echoes of Sound Garden, early Pearl Jam and Nirvana; Versus feature Bear on Bass, Happy Sam on drums, Sparks on lead guitar and triangle, and Shortie Himself on rhythm guitar and vocals.

CARTA BLACK

https://www.youtube.com/@carta_black

They are back to grace the stage at the lending room once again, a noisy 3-piece punk band from Leeds, Carta Black are one of the must-see up and coming bands on the scene at the moment. With their heavy riffs and energetic performances, this is one band that you don’t want to miss out on seeing. 

LUSTER

A shoegaze band from the Leeds area, known for their immersive wall of sound, blending dreamy melodies with crushing distortion. Their music is a swirling mix of reverb-soaked guitars, ethereal vocals, and dense, layered atmospheres. Formed by a group of long-time friends with a shared love of sonic experimentation, the band has quickly gained attention in the local scene for their dynamic live performances and introspective lyrics. Their sound evokes a sense of nostalgia and emotional depth, with songs that feel both intimate and expansive, making Luster a rising force in the UK’s alternative music landscape.

AIMEE FRANCIS

https://youtu.be/IW8PhIpTltU

“A little bit of rock, a little bit of country, a whole lotta heart”

Aimee has shared stages and lineups with a myriad of artists including Alice Cooper, Blondie, Wheatus, Steel Panther, Rod Stewart all around the world as an independent, self-managed artist.

Aimee Francis is dedicated to creating a good old-fashioned rock show, wanting everyone to leave their troubles behind and just have a good time.

Her latest single SLEEPLESS MIND is out now.