HIGH VIS (UK) with Militarie Gun & Cold Gawd – Birthed in 2016 from a cross-section of beloved UK punk groups, London’s High Vis have steadily become legends by virtue of their passionate performances and evolving discography of poetic, progressive hardcore. Comprised of singer Graham Sayle, drummer Edward “Ski” Harper, bassist Jack Muncaster, and guitarists Martin Macnamara and Rob Hammaren, the band fuse the fury of English street punk with touches of Brit pop melody, neo-psychedelia swirl, wiry post-punk rhythm, and even bits of Madchester groove. To Sayle, such melting pot energy points the way forward: “For years hardcore had pretty clear boundaries – other scenes were separate worlds. Now things are getting more blended, drawing from different places.”
With origins from various corners across the United Kingdom, the group of musicians that make up High Vis represent the heart of DIY, boot-strapping UK punk and hardcore. Formed by members from the bands Dirty Money, Tremors, City Dweller, Reflect, Shame, and more, High Vis fuses together the ethos of the broader hardcore community while bringing various musical influences and inspirations into the fold, allowing them to touch new folks who may not have listened to past projects while simultaneously tipping their hat to longtime fans.
For Fans of: Turnstile, Trapped Under Ice, Militarie Gun, Scowl, Terror, Pissed Jeans, Metz, Knocked Loose, Manchester Orchestra, Show Me the Body, Ceremony, Have Heart, Drain, End It, Pool Kids, Touche Amore, Fiddlehead, Mannequin Pussy.
