Brighton’s Ladylike sign to Heist or Hit and announce debut EP ‘It’s a Pleasure of Mine, to Know You’re Fine’
Delicately treading the tightrope between folk and post-rock, Brighton-based four-piece ladylike have a sound that is natural, controlled, yet brimming with a subtle euphoria. They’ve been finalists in the Green Man Rising competition and were shortlisted for Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent. It’s easy to see why. There’s an honesty to what they do that bypasses beggy algorithmic dopamine-slop and sanitises the soul. There’s a glut of humanity to their material, and like all the best people, you have to spend time getting to know them.
‘Rome (in progress)’ marks the first single from forthcoming EP ‘It’s a Pleasure of Mine, to Know You’re Fine’ – recorded with the legendary Ali Chant (Dry Cleaning, PJ Harvey, Yard Act, The Murder Capital). The band Georgia Butler (vocals, guitar), Spencer Withey (vocals, guitar, synth), James Ely (drums), and Archie Sagers (six-string bass) serve their folk rare: raw and pastoral, but with a side of textural, atmospheric builds directly wired into the tensions of the modern world.
Exploring cycles of re-growth, renewal, and the beauty of persistence, ladylike tracks effortlessly climb up and down the gears, mirroring the lyrical themes. No strangers to the scene, the music industry came knocking early for this group of friends, but they held off the attention with an outlaw intelligence, waiting until the time was right and their vision finally formed.
You can catch ladylike in a town near you as they hit the road, find any upcoming live dates here
Rome (in progress), out now. Find out more by clicking here.
