

7th of August

Motion waves
A darkwave electro guitar band from Teesside who make widescreen atmospheric music using chiming/distorted guitars, drum machines, synthesizers and computer orchestration, combined with sailing vocals and confessional lyrics to create big skyscraping songs with deep emotional undertones...sometimes dark, and sometimes with a little light up ahead in the distance...
The band are:-
Paul McCarte (vocals, guitar, keyboard & rhythm programming)
Nick Crozier (guitar)
Eddie Rees ((bass guitar, backing vocals)
We've been very active on the UK Postpunk/Gothic/Darkwave scene growing our fanbase whilst recording around gigs, and have now completed our debut album, which will be released on vinyl & digital through Butterfly Effect Records on 7th of August.




Blaqkholesum festival 2026
Originating from Hartlepool, Machiner are known for creating massive, immersive atmospheres. They are a rising force in the North East alternative scene, often cited for taking traditional dark-scene styles into more experimental, rhythmic territories".
Flowers in the Boneyard
"DARK ATMOSPHERIC ROCK PIONEERS FROM THE NORTHEAST"
Live dates
2026
06.06.26 Carpe Nooctum, The Lending room, Leeds
05.07.26 Pealies Barn, Northallerton
11.07.26 The Black Bull, Gateshead
25.07.26 Blaqkholesum Festival, Morecambe
07.08.26 Inderpendent, Sunderland
15.08.26 Flowers for Sophie, The Fulford Arms, York