Quiet Houses

Quiet Houses are performing at The Hare & Hounds in Brighton on 15 October 2026. The duo, comprised of multi-instrumentalist Hannah Elliott and Jamie Stewart, brings their blend of indie-pop and alt-folk to the city for this date.

Originally hailing from Edinburgh and currently based in Manchester, the pair has built a sound that leans heavily into dream-pop aesthetics. Their tracks are defined by bright, shimmering guitar lines and a lyrical style that prioritises vulnerability. They cite artists such as Alvvays, Gracie Abrams, and Wolf Alice as key influences, and you can hear how these inspirations inform the way they layer their sound. It is a style that bridges the gap between contemporary indie production and the storytelling traditions found in folk music. The duo’s approach to songwriting often involves stripping back the instrumentation to highlight the narrative core of the track, before building it back up with the textured, atmospheric production that has become a hallmark of their work.

Hannah Elliott’s role as a multi-instrumentalist is central to their live setup, allowing the duo to navigate between the delicate, acoustic-led moments of their folk-influenced songs and the more expansive, layered arrangements of their dream-pop material. Jamie Stewart’s contribution complements this, ensuring that the interplay between the guitar work and the vocal melodies remains the focal point of the performance. By combining these elements, they create a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The live set focuses on these textures, with Elliott’s multi-instrumental approach allowing them to recreate the depth of their studio recordings on stage. They balance the more traditional Scottish folk elements with the polished, modern indie-pop sound they have been developing. The show is hosted at The Hare & Hounds on London Road. Tickets are available to book online through the venue’s official event partners. Doors open at 19:00.