BRYDE aka Sarah Howells, is a woman and an electric guitar, playing fierce and fragile songs. Swaying from vulnerable to uncompromising within one verse and chorus, Bryde’s music is honest and furiously authentic.
Intrigued by psychology and the inner workings of relationships Bryde’s songs hold close a defiant and life-affirming quality. Described as being about “entangling and unravelling” they move from tender and delicate, to tough and unforgiving.
Bryde established her ethereal indie-rock sound early on, working with producers such as Jolyon Thomas ( Royal Blood) and Bill Ryder-Jones (Saint Saviour) Radio support reflected this, coming from the likes of Huw Stephens on Radio 1, 6music, playlist on BBC Radio Wales.
Over the course of three albums Bryde has opened for Rufus Wainwright, played Green Man and Latitude festivals, sold-out several London headliners, and toured Europe and the US. Debut album Like an Island, mixed by Catherine Marks (Boy Genius, Alanis Morrisette)
Third album Still, released in July 2021 was nominated for the Welsh Music Prize. Bryde will be playing songs from all three albums and trying out new songs for potential release.
“Feral Guitar, torn-from-the-chest lyrics… sensational” – Sunday Times
“..hers is a voice that deserves attention in and of its own right” – Consequence of Sound
“the songwriting is strong enough to make every moment distinct” – Pitch Fork
Doors open 7pm. Music starts 8.30pm. The venue is mixed seated and standing. Tables are limited and available on a first come first served basis so, if you’d like a seat, we recommend arriving early!
