Y

Emerging from London’s underground without much interest in fitting in, Y are a band built on friction.

Formed in 2023 by Adam Brennan and Sophie Coppin during a period of isolation - a way of making sense of boredom, frustration and noise, and quickly grew into something louder, sharper and harder to ignore.Y come from a punk and outsider lineage, not a conservatoire one.

Their music isn’t about polish or genre loyalty, but about instinct, release and surprise.

Songs lurch, mutate and snap into place; rhythms feel physical rather than clever; melodies arrive sideways and stay lodged in your head.

This is music that values energy and risk over neat explanations.The band’s lineup reflects that push and pull.

Sophie’s vocals and keys cut between mischief and menace, delivering hooks that feel both playful and unhinged.

Adam’s guitar work pulls from odd scales and non-standard harmony without ever sounding academic.Dan GB’s bass locks hardcore urgency to dancefloor weight, while Brazilian percussionist Fells blows the rhythmic frame wide open.

At the front of it all, Harry McHale uses the sax not as ornamentation but as a lead weapon - abrasive, melodic, confrontational.Forged through relentless shows at The Windmill and beyond, Y built their reputation on live performances that feel closer to a collective purge than a gig.

Their breakout track “Why” became a chaotic rallying point - less a song than a shared release - and set the tone for what followed.Presented by Gravy Train.This is a 14+ event (14-17’s must be accompanied by an adult).