Forge Radio celebrates 30 years as Sheffield’s premier student radio station with a live music showcase featuring emerging and local talent, highlighting the station’s legacy of supporting diverse genres and grassroots artists. Lineup: April Tapes Led by duel male/female vocals, April Tapes are a DIY indie rock band from Chesterfield and Sheffield. Their songwriting blends pop sensibilities with elements of grunge, alt-country and lofi indie, drawing comparisons to artists such as Weezer, Divorce, Pixies and The Cranberries. Commando Girlfriend Commando Girlfriend is three-piece indie-electronica band from Sheffield, blending melancholic lo-fi with angsty teenage pop. Performed on life support [drum machine]. Bring your girlfriends, leave your pants. Kitty Bella Kitty Bella is a fresh voice in alt-pop, blending poetic, unapologetic lyrics with soul & pop melodies, drawing inspiration from artists like Amy Winehouse, Raye, and Lily Allen, she describes her music as a window into her inner monologue. Since releasing her debut single ‘Kiss the Moon’ in May 2024, Kitty has built buzz on social media and become a rising name in Birmingham’s vibrant music scene.
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