Sister Ray Davies are a brilliantly named new duo formed by Adam Morrow and Jamie Sego. They might be based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, but their acclaimed debut album "Holy Island" (released in November 2025 via Sonic Cathedral and Well Kept Secret) is a concept record about the ancient religious outpost off the coast of northeast England.
It’s a stunning record that mixes fuzzy guitars, folk horror and fantastic melodies, inspired by the likes of Slowdive, Ride, Galaxie 500, Yo La Tengo, The Clientele and Talk Talk. Despite its lyrical inspiration lying thousands of miles away, it comes imbued with the soulfulness of their surroundings – not least because it was recorded in the old Muscle Shoals Sound studio, now Portside Sound, which is run by Jamie.
The duo met when Adam played on sessions at the studio and they realised they had much in common, personally and musically. On Holy Island the story of Lindisfarne is used as a vibes-based framework for abstract ideas and emotions, as they try to make sense of our own peculiar moment in history.
Praise for "Holy Island"
“A deft, clever, enchanting debut” – Uncut
“The top-notch Holy Island nods to mid-period Flying Saucer Attack, Souvlaki-era Slowdive, maximum shimmer Ride and motorik” – MOJO
“It features plenty of the guitar effects you’d expect, but these are grafted onto tracks that are edifices of squally synths, motorik and baggy beats” – Electronic Sound
“It's quite magical, this!” – Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 6 Music
Some Velvet Evening are honoured to be hosting the very first show of the band's first ever UK tour, which will also see them support the mighty Chapterhouse later that month.
Support comes from the hotly tipped Swallowtail. Having recently relocated to Brighton from Nottingham and acquired a couple of new members, the four-piece are currently riding the crest of a wave as one of the UK's most exciting new guitar bands. Drawing comparisons with Cranes, Just Mustard, Cocteau Twins and Sigur Ros among others, we expect this to be one of the last times you'll get to see them in such an intimate space.
DJ Casually Dan will be providing vinyl treats before, in between and after the bands with more acts to be announced over the coming weeks.
Tickets are priced £10 plus booking fee from We Got Tickets.
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