18 Bands You Can’t Miss at Icebreaker Festival – Winter 2022 – Part 2
With Icebreaker Festival now just around the corner (29th January) here’s the second part of our “must see” bands at the festival! You can find the first part of this list here.
As per the last post, if for any reason if any of the bands on the list drop out of Icebreaker Festival Winter 2022, this post will still double up as a “bands you should check out” list, so do give them all a listen regardless.
Web
In brief: Web are one of the most exciting Portsmouth bands of right now. Their live set is one of the most intense you will find, ranging from dark, eerie moments to dread-inducing industrial parts.
Stage times: Back to the Belgrave (FKA Acapulco) – 21:45
You’ll like Web if you also like these bands who are also playing: Spin War | Hallan
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LibraLibra
In brief: Brighton noise-makers LibraLibra return to Icebreaker Festival this year. The band create dynamic, in-your-face music and their live performance is full of energy.
Stage times: One Eyed Dog (Stage 1) – 20:10
You’ll like LibraLibra if you also like these bands who are also playing: Slant | ARXX | Dronningen
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Broken Links
In brief: Broken Links are a Southampton based trio who create dark, electro-rock and they released their third album ‘Conflict::States’ last year. The band were one of our first discoveries at Icebreaker Festival a few years back!
Stage times: Wedgewood Rooms – 16:30
You’ll like Broken Links if you also like these bands who are also playing: Fake Empire
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BASH!
In brief: BASH! are a fun, alternative/indie-pop band from Southampton and they’ve just released their latest single ‘In My Head’!
Stage times: One Eyed Dog (Stage 1) – 21:10
You’ll like BASH! if you also like these bands who are also playing: Dutch Criminal Record | After London
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Temples of Youth
In brief: Winchester based dream-pop duo whose music is influenced by shoegaze, synth pop and new wave combining them to create a sound that’s uniquely theres.
Stage times: One Eyes Dog (Stage 1) – 15:10
You’ll like Temples of Youth if you also like these bands who are also playing: J.J. Summer
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Hooli
In brief: Hooli are a south coast based indie-rock band who are always a blast live.
Stage times: Lord John Russell – 15:15
You’ll like Hooli if you also like these bands who are also playing: Van Gosh | Beige
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After London
In brief: After London are a new discovery for us, but I was instantly hooked after hearing their latest single ‘Operator’. The band are said to be known for their energetic live performances.
Stage times: One Eyed Dog – Stage 1 – 19:10
You’ll like After London if you also like these bands who are also playing: LibraLibra | Dronningen
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The Bayonettes
In brief: It’s been a while, but Hampshire based energetic indie-rock band The Bayonettes are finally back with the promise of brand new music on the horizon.
Stage times: The Edge of the Wedge – 15:10
You’ll like The Bayonettes if you also like these bands who are also playing: Beige | SINS | Dronningen
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Crstian TR
In brief: Crstian TR is a Portsmouth based blues-y, alternative rock singer-songwriter whose music lyrically tackles topics from love, life, loss and beyond.
Stage times: The Vaults – Stage 2 – 14:45
You’ll like Crstian TR if you also like these bands who are also playing: Armstrong | Percival Elliott
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J.J. Summer
In brief: Portsmouth based duo J.J. Summer create mellow music that is dreamy and captivating.
Stage times: The Vaults – Stage 2 – 18:45
You’ll like J.J. Summer if you also like these bands who are also playing: Temples of Youth | Tom Bryan
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