Nmw - Oi Mate! / Hibiscus Haze / Aphasia

City Sound and Hot Box team up again for another New Music Wednesday, with the whole show not only live on stage but broadcast simultaneously on City Sound - citysound.radioOi Mate! Is an Essex/suffolk based Wonk Punk band, described as the curators of throwaway British culture; a breath of positive freshness in a world that needs flossing!Known for energetic and engaging live performances, narrating about the oddities of modern society and sounding like the spawn of the B52s and the IDLES, yet being raised by the Mighty Boosh!Hibiscus Haze is an upcoming three piece girl band from Essex.

Their sound is inspired by female artists who paved the way during the 90s rock music scene.

They incorporate a combination of rock sounds to pop styled lyrics and singing to create their signature sound.

With the 2023 release of their debut song Danny and their newer single Photobooth their music has garnered interest on TikTok and Instagram.Aphasia is the stage name of the artist Jake Cheek, the music is an insight into one man’s struggles with mental health and societal imbalance in the modern agePresented by Hot Box Live Community InterestThis is an 18+ event