Vigilantes

Vigilantes play The Drill on Saturday 28 November, and they're doing something specific: playing their debut album, Golden Record, in full. It's a one-night-only thing, so if you've got the record and want to hear it run from start to finish, this is the one. They released Golden Record in September 2025, so it's just over a year old.

They make a melodic brand of indie rock that they describe as anthemic and atmospheric, built on considered lyricism and explosive choruses. It's the kind of sound that works as well when it's held back as when it opens up. They've been on the radar for a while, too: they were part of the National Lottery/MVT's Revive Live Tour in 2022 and made Radio 1's Best Of BBC Introducing playlist. Tom Robinson on Fresh on the Net described them as being 'on a mission'.

They aren't the only ones on the bill. Support comes from Eyre Llew, a Nottingham ambient-rock trio that's been going since 2014; they played the John Peel Stage at Glastonbury in 2019 and were called 'Britain's answer to Sigur Rós' by Chris Hawkins of BBC Radio 6 Music. Grimsby's Healer emerged in 2022, opened for Britpop legends Sleeper and indie rockers Trampolene, and earned a MUSOS 'EP of the Year' nomination for their debut, Black & Blue. Between the three, you've got a full evening of music, from the ambient-rock of Eyre Llew through to Healer's indie and Vigilantes' full-album set.

Doors are at 19:00 at The Drill on Free School Lane. Tickets are £11 for general admission, with early bird at £8.80 and super early bird at £5.50, all including fees.