Indie gig by Bristol singer-songwriter Joey Gardiner, who blends bedroom pop with a rockier edge, at The Victoria in Swindon.
Joey Gardiner plays The Victoria on Thursday 5 November, backed by a live band. He's a Bristol-based BIMM graduate who describes his sound as 'early 1975 vibes' — indie bedroom pop with a rougher, rockier edge and darker subject matter, focusing on mental health and addiction. It's a good description of where he sits: the melodic, polished side of indie pop meeting something a bit more raw and guitar-driven.
He's been building his name through a string of singles released during lockdown and throughout 2022. One of them, Dirty Cigarette, earned him 'Track of the Week' with Adam Crowther at BBC Radio Bristol, which led to a live BBC Bristol set in early 2023. That session saw him play eight of his own songs plus a cover of Prince's Purple Rain, and it earned him Crowther's 'Discovered Here' tag on BBC Uploads, which in turn landed him a place on the BBC Uploads Big New Sound 2023. His following single, Calling, drew support from Jodie Bryant, whose 'Discover Live' event premiered it on Voices Radio, and got a 'First Play' with James Threlfall on BBC Introducing. Actor Paul Cooper has also given him his full support.
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It's a 14+ night, so under-18s will need to come with an adult. Doors open at 8:00pm at The Victoria, 88 Victoria Road, Swindon SN1 3BD, and tickets are £5.50, which includes the booking fee.
