HMS Morris with Willah, Room Service and Mannequin Flowers live at Rise @ Goldsmiths' SU

HMS MORRIS - HMS Morris are a bilingual, award-winning, female-fronted art-rock four-piece from Cardiff, Wales. Supported by the esteemed Bubblewrap Collective (Georgia Ruth, Boy Azooga, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzzard, Sweet Baboo), they’ve already released two critically acclaimed albums, ‘Interior Design’ and ‘Inspirational Talks,’ both Welsh Music Prize nominees and variously described as ‘Innovative, forward thinking pop music’ (Earthly Pleasures), ‘strange and beautiful music’ (Electronic Sound) and a ‘multi-dimensional sound that traipses across hitherto unexplored regions of sound’ (Clash)’. They’ve earned a reputation for their innovative and multi-dimensional sound that pushes boundaries and explores uncharted territories. Now, they are gearing up for the highly anticipated release of their third studio album, ‘Dollar Lizard Money Zombie,’ on September 15th this year. It is a playful repudiation of the worldview that reduces 99% of us to braindead money zombies, labouring for the glorious empires of a few giant dollar lizards. It is the first HMS album to feature Billy Morley and Iestyn Huw Jones on guitar and drums, and ranges from 50s cowboy sweetness to electro-metal madness, from rambling acoustic prog to the tightest of synth-pop ditties. The album takes listeners on a thought-provoking journey, infused with the band’s signature wit and humour, showcasing their ability to blend profound introspection with lighthearted storytelling. Their mesmerising live performances have delighted audiences across the globe, gracing renowned festivals like Green Man, Glastonbury, Sŵn, Suns and Pop Montreal. Sharing the stage with acclaimed artists like Melin Melyn, Another Sky, Wooze, Songhoy Blues and Tricot, they leave a lasting impact on fans and fellow musicians alike. WILLAH - A million+ Spotify streams later, Willah and his live band are back on the stage with more attitude and more raw dance energy than ever. Think Sister Sledge meets Talking Heads. Come and get your kit off and throw yourself around.  ROOM SERVICE - Ding Ding! Did somebody order Room Service? A musical mixing pot consisting of three French people and equal parts Texan, Brit and Portuguese, this eclectic fusion will blow your mind.

Bouncing along Funk rhythms, riffing over Disco dance floors, twisting Rap beats and journeying through soundscapes of Psychedelia, Room Service are ultimate genre-benders. Demanding the unexpected becomes the expected, keeping the listener on their toes they make sure those toes keep tapping. With colourful Brit-Pop-esque lyrics, they weave unconventional stories that speak to our generation. Attracted to the intricacy of textured, layered music that strikes the ears, their tracks are curated through jam sessions best described as "carving the statue out of the stone" as six unique visions become one experimental sound. Enchanting unexpected ecstasy - it's always service with a smile.

MANNEQUIN FLOWERS - Mannequin Flowers emerged in London in 2023, blending dream-pop with sharp indie-rock and an arthouse aesthetic. The band formed through the friendship of singer/songwriter Isadora and lead guitarist Luca, united by their love for ’80s bands like Cocteau Twins and The Cure, and ’90s icons like MBV and The Cranberries. They later added Huw on drums and Luci on bass, inspired by the ethereal sounds of dream pop, post rock and shoegaze.

The band fuse timeless and contemporary elements, creating a hypnotic soundscape enriched with deeply emotional lyrics. This influence extends beyond their music, shaping their artistic vision and resulting in an immersive experience.