CITIES OF GLASS

Cities of Glass are made up of Richard Hutchison (Vocals, Guitar), David Cuzner (Guitar), Imran Mair (Drums) and John Williams (Bass), all from Hampshire. Like many young bands, they formed while at school, back in 2009. Unusually though, their first recordings which formed the ‘Breathe in, Breathe Out’ EP, released in early 2010 instantly attracted management interest. Full of energy, hooks and a confidence way beyond their years, it was clear from the start, they weren’t just going to be another school band.

The boys gathered momentum, developing their song writing and live shows alongside studying for their A levels. Their main influences, The Joy Formidable, Arcade Fire and Bloc Party started to filter through their music in different ways and they created the sound they’ve now become known for. Playful guitar leads steal in and out of driving verses, glistening piano tones create atmospherics, while layers of vocals add complex and subtle harmonic effects. Cities of Glass’ music is all about layers, and lots of them.

THE BROXTON HUNDRED

EASE SPRINGS

CHROMOSOME BREAKER

ASTEROIDS BROKE MY STEREO

Tickets: £8 / £6 adv