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Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Australian rock band Sly Withers to make Glasgow debut at Slay tonight
Perth-based alt-rock band Sly Withers will play their first-ever Glasgow show on Tuesday, May 6, taking to the stage at Slay as part of their debut UK tour. The date follows the release of their latest single Restless, a powerful new track exploring the complexities of mental health, relationships, and self-growth. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Having built a dedicated following in Australia with two ARIA Top 10 albums and multiple triple j Hottest 100 entries, Sly Withers arrive in the UK with a reputation for emotionally honest songwriting and dynamic live performances. Their music blends melodic punk, alt-rock, and introspective lyricism, with critics praising the band's ability to balance cathartic energy and heartfelt reflection. Released on April 17, Restless sees the four-piece working with producer Stevie Knight (Stand Atlantic, RedHook) and mixer James Paul Wisner (Paramore, Underoath). The result is a polished, anthemic track that captures the frustration of wanting to be better — for oneself and others — but struggling to break out of old patterns. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Restless is about feeling stuck and letting people down, even when you're trying not to,' says frontman Jono Mata. 'It's honest, and a bit messy — but it's real.' Sly Withers Sly Withers — comprising Jono Mata, Sam Blitvich, Shea Moriarty and Fraser Cringle — have previously supported the likes of Amy Shark and Tones and I, and are now stepping confidently onto the global stage with a UK tour that also includes multiple sets at Brighton's Great Escape Festival. Their Glasgow date at Slay offers Scottish fans a rare opportunity to see the band in a more intimate setting, ahead of what promises to be a busy year of international touring and new releases.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
International acts take to alternative stage at Great Escape
A host of international acts will perform at the Alternative Escape stage at the Great Escape festival in Brighton. The Alternative Escape, which takes place on Thursday, May 15, at the Secret Comedy Club in Brighton will feature acts including Day We Ran, Lab Rat, Sly Withers, Annie DiRusso, The Dinosaur's Skin and Gordi. These acts were brought together by The Planetary Group (US) and Impressive PR (UK) for the third consecutive year, showcasing the best of international music. Day We Ran, Sly Withers, Annie DiRusso, and Gordi will also perform on other stages of the Great Escape festival. Day We Ran, a guitar-driven rock band from New South Wales, Australia, has gained a growing international following after being featured on Netflix's Outer Banks. The Dinosaur's Skin single cover. (Image: The Dinosaur's Skin) The band, known for their fusion of indie surf rock and vocal harmonies, has more than 490,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Lab Rat, an Australian-based alternative rock grunge rap artist, recently released his debut album In The Walls, We Wait on May 9 via Mushroom Pillow. His track Car Crash is set to feature in the forthcoming Netflix series Olympo this June. Australian alt-rock band Sly Withers's debut album Gardens debuted at number ten in the ARIA album charts, ranking higher than global stars like The Weeknd, Harry Styles, and Billie Eilish. Day We Ran, a guitar-driven rock band from New South Wales, Australia, has gained a growing international following after being featured on Netflix's Outer Banks. (Image: Day We Ran) Annie DiRusso, a 23-year-old pop-rock singer and guitarist, made waves after her songs went viral and she opened for Haim and beabadoobee. The Dinosaur's Skin, a Taiwanese Jurassic-pop duo, is making their UK show debut at the Great Escape festival. Their first EP, Millions of Years Apart, was nominated for the Best Vocal Group at the 32nd Golden Melody Awards. Gordi, the Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter and producer, is gearing up for the release of her third studio solo album, Like Plasticine, on May 30 via Mushroom Music. The album chronicles the transformative years of Gordi's life, celebrating her journey of self-discovery. The Great Escape festival, held annually in Brighton, is a platform for new music, showcasing 500 emerging artists from all over the world in more than 30 venues across the city and a pop-up festival site on Brighton beach. It offers music lovers the chance to discover new artists in intimate settings before they go on to headline major festival stages. For more information about the festival, visit their website The Great Escape website.
