Lone Assembly & Ro Nova

On Friday, 22nd May, Patterns on Marine Parade is set to host a night that focuses on the intersection of new wave and synthpop. The Swiss quartet Lone Assembly will be performing as part of their 2026 international tour, marking one of their UK stops following the release of their debut album, Knots & Chains, which came out in February. They are joined by Ro Nova, a London-based electropop artist and producer who has been building a reputation for blending 80s synth textures with more ethereal vocal arrangements. It’s a pairing that makes sense for the Brighton scene, especially for those who follow the darker, more melancholic side of post-punk and electronic music.

Lone Assembly consists of Raphaël Bressler, Glenn Le Meur, Jim Bodeman, and Romain Segu. Their music tends to lean into a romantic but dark aesthetic, often described as a mix of synthpop and post-punk. This tour is a chance to hear the new material from their debut record in a live setting. Ro Nova, who is supporting them on three of their tour dates, brings a slightly different energy to the stage. Her work has already caught the attention of stations like BBC Radio 1 and KISS FM, largely due to her ability to produce atmospheric electronic tracks that feel both nostalgic and current.

The event is scheduled to start with doors at 19:30, and the performances are expected to conclude by 22:00. This timing fits well for a Friday evening in the city, allowing for a full set of live music without a late-night finish. Tickets for the show are priced at £12.00, and it is worth noting that this is an 18+ event. For anyone interested in how the current European new wave scene is evolving, or for those who simply want to see how Ro Nova’s production translates to the stage at Patterns, it’s a clear-cut opportunity to see two acts that are currently carving out their own space in the genre.