2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

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Sykes

Saturday, March 19
8:00PM - 8:40PM

The Townsend
718 Congress Ave

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“They have a very bright future ahead of them” Indie Shuffle
“Glittering ambience” Interview Magazine
“Synth-pop bangers that’ll continue to reverberate in your ears” Q Magazine
“Ladyhawke and Ellie Goulding fans, take note” London Metro

London trio SYKES make alternative electro-pop championed by Indie Shuffle, NME, Q Magazine and playlisted on national UK radio BBC Radio 1. Their blend of nostalgic synth lines and soaring melodies has got them headlining notable London venues; touring supporting Kodaline, Charli XCX, Bleachers, Andrew McMahon, Against The Current and festival gigs at Glastonbury, Bestival, Isle of Wight, T In The Park and the European Vans Warped Tour.

Formed in a University dorm room, Anglo-Brazilian Julia Sykes (vocals/synth) and London bandmates Will (drums) and Kris (guitar) started producing bedroom demos unconstrained by mainstream sound boundaries. Their raw potential caught the ear...

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Genre
Pop
Event Type
Showcase
From
London, UK-ENGLAND
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