Shearling

Serving as a spiritual continuation of the now-defunct Sprain, Shearling exhibits the reunion of a now decade-old collaborative force between guitarists Alexander Kent and Sylvie Simmmons. A subsequent recruiting of percussionist Andrew Chanover, bassist Wesley Nelson, and Keyboardist Elizabeth Carver filled out their orchestrally-minded roster. The band was mostly quiet for its first year of existence, avoiding live performances to instead focus on their brazen debut ‘Motherfucker, I am Both: “Amen” and "Hallelujah"…’ The record retains Sprain’s characteristic commitment to intensity, further mutated through a newfound lens of collagist approach. Featuring only a single, hour-plus long song, Motherfucker is a demanding exhibition of uncompromising ethos. Shearling’s aggressive live performances and meticulous recordings demonstrate an ambition, audacity, and emotional vulnerability that few contemporary bands can parallel.

- Not publicly listed
- Contact via social media or email recommended

- ID required for ticket pickup
- Available 30 minutes before event start
- Name on booking must match identification

- Limited street parking nearby
- Brighton Train Station car park within walking distance
- Public transport recommended
- Bicycle parking available

- Some limited wheelchair access
- Ground floor venue with minimal steps
- Contact venue in advance for specific accessibility needs

- 18+ venue for most events
- No large bags permitted
- No professional camera equipment
- ID may be required for entry

- Generally not a child-friendly venue
- 18+ age restriction for most events
- No minors permitted