Pre-Empted + Killed in Action + I Create Deathrays – Friday 31st July 2026 | Sunbird Records, Darwen

New Music Fridays featuring the very best live music from up and coming bands in the Northwest, this week featuring:

Pre-Empted – a 3 piece punk, grunge outfit forged in the cotton heritage mill town of Darwen, their industrial beats and urban hooks are delivered with passion and a youthful exuberance. Having played at many of the north west music scenes stalwart venues, a pre-empted gig is an immersive, inclusive and germane experience, heavy heavy music to your ears.

Killed In Action – a five-piece nu-metal and metalcore band based out of Manchester. A tip to watch in 2026 their live set ranges from Trash to Death Metal 

I Create Deathrays –  a high-energu two-piece band formed by Blake Crompton and Thomas Palmowski Instagram. Known for their explosive live shows, they blend jazz drumming with baritone guitars to create a massive wall of sound reminiscent of bands like Death From Above 1979.

Their music explores unique, conversational themes ranging from comics and changing virtual reality to drinking after lectures. They released their GLORY DAYS EP on Bandcamp in April 2025

Keep your Friday’s free to experience the best new music in the Northwest.