LA-based Twisted Noise Rock quartet Shearling, formerly known as Sprain, perform live at The Hare & Hounds in Brighton. Doors open at 19:30 for this alternative music event.
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the experimental circuit, the name Shearling might have popped up on your radar recently. This quartet from Los Angeles is actually the new project from the members of Sprain, a detail that’s been noted by several music sources following their transition. They specialise in what’s often called twisted noise rock, a style that leans into the more abrasive and unconventional side of the genre. For those who followed their previous work, this evolution represents a continuation of that specific LA sound, now being brought over to local stages in a way that feels consistent with their history.
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The band is heading to Brighton on Friday, 24 April 2026, for a performance at The Hare & Hounds. Doors are scheduled to open at 19:30, making it a typical Friday night setup for the venue. It is a paid event, and tickets are being managed through sites like Eventim, with the VisitBrighton page also providing direct links to check for availability. Because The Hare & Hounds functions as both a pub and a dedicated music space, the environment usually suits the alternative and indie crowd that this type of noise rock tends to attract. It’s a venue known for hosting these kinds of touring acts, providing a space where the sound can be experienced in a relatively close setting.
This isn't their first time playing in the UK under this name. Back in September 2025, they had a bit of a run in London, specifically at The Windmill in Brixton. Those dates were put together by Pindrop zine and saw them sharing the bill with bands like HAAL, Allarme, and Paper Hats. Those earlier shows included a variety of formats, from standard live sets to more informal sessions involving karaoke. This upcoming Brighton date offers a chance to see the quartet in a local setting as they continue touring their current material, providing a clear look at where they are musically since moving on from their identity as Sprain. It’s a straightforward opportunity to catch a band that has been building a specific presence within the noise rock community over the last year.
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