Dope Purple (Taiwan) Riot Season Records

On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the Taiwanese band Dope Purple will perform at The Hope & Ruin in Brighton. The group, currently working with the British independent label Riot Season Records, brings a sound rooted in space psychedelia, hard rock, and noise. Their approach to music often involves building compositions around simple riffs, which then serve as a foundation for the members to improvise during their live sets. This performance follows the 2026 reissue of their album Grateful End and the 2025 release of Children In The Darkness, providing a look at their recent creative output.

The band is composed of K.P. Liu on guitar and vocals, Hung Jiun Chi on guitar, Ray Wang Hu on bass, Justin Tao Speed on drums, and YunHao on synthesizer. Their musical style is frequently compared to groups like Acid Mothers Temple, Les Rallizes Denudes, and High Rise, reflecting a shared interest in the 'cosmic rock' aesthetic. They have also been involved in collaborative projects, such as This Is The Harsh Trip For New Psyche with Berserk. The name Dope Purple was selected to be memorable for fans of 1970s rock while remaining accessible to new listeners, with the band members noting a preference for avoiding explicit orientalism in their branding.

The show is scheduled for 19:30 at the venue located at 10-12 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WA. For those planning to attend, there are two ticket price tiers available: £7.00 for concessions and £11.00 for standard entry. The event is aimed at those interested in the underground music scene, specifically within the realms of krautrock, space rock, and noise. It provides an opportunity to see a band that has been exploring themes of the 'end' and 'life' through their recent discography in a local setting. The Hope & Ruin remains a central spot for this type of programming in Brighton, and this evening aligns with their ongoing schedule of international and local acts.