With their new EP, Kil Scott, set for release Nov 15, Berlin-based five-piece People Club are sharing another slice of their indie soul sounds with new single ‘Who I Call My Baby’. The band will play a London show on November 28 at The Islington. 

‘Who I Call My Baby’ is the latest mellifluous offering from People Club, seamlessly blending vintage soul sounds with a swinging funk finish. Delivered with volition and confidence, vocalist Sarah Martin discusses freedom in sexuality, love, and the fundamental wrongs in religions’ dogmatic stance on our personal liberties.

People Club is made up of Sarah Martin (lead vocals), Ray Sonder (bass, backing vocals), Saxon Gable (guitar, backing vocals), Pete Costello (keyboards, backing vocals) & Drew Deal (drums). The band formed in 2018 after they all moved to Berlin at roughly the same time in late 2017 from their respective countries (Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand). None of them knew each other previously apart from Saxon and Ray, but after putting the feelers out on social media that they were looking for collaborators, the five met via their online adverts, instantly felt a vibe and formed People Club.

Singing about issues like sexism, racism, homophobia, the band's distinctive aesthetic blends lyrical social commentary with a classic soul ensemble with a generous helping of lavish effects and synthesisers. Their new EP Kil Scott is based on the destruction of a fictional character called Scott and his unsavoury ways. He functions as a caricature of male toxicity if you will - an amalgamation of their stereotypical masculine traits which shouldn’t have a place in contemporary society. 

With this record, the band wanted to capture the raw feel of the songs - true to the sound of them playing them at their shows or rehearsals so they recorded the EP live - all in the same room, playing at the same time. Regulars on the Berlin indie circuit for the last six months, as well as performing dates in Dublin and London, they are fast becoming crowd favourites known for their high-energy shows and will be touring again later this year.

See People Club live:

28th November - The Islington, LONDON

The songs keep coming thick and fast from Lande Hekt. From her forthcoming EP, Gigantic Disappointment, comes another taster of her first solo music with ‘Aeroplane’. “This song is about the first time I flew anywhere by myself,” says Lande. “I flew to Australia to hang out with the person I was seeing. I’ve battled with anxiety for a long time and I keep trying to conquer my phobias, so this was a big moment for me. The song is also about trying to make a relationship work when you’re 10,000 miles away.”

Gigantic Disappointment is a collection of seven songs which is set for release November 15. Including the already-released ‘Carpet’, which is about standing up for yourself, and climate change themed ‘The Future’, they were recorded with Ben David of The Hard Aches at his studio on top of a hill in Cudlee Creek, in the Adelaide Hills in Australia. “It was the first time I’ve ever played all the instruments on a recording before,” says Lande. “We recorded a guide guitar track and then I recorded the drums along to that, then bass, then guitar, then vocals, then extras. It was 37 degrees every day and the studio is self-sustainable so it was nice to be drinking rain water, but it was warm rain water. Everyday two kangaroos would come to the house and stare at us.”

As vocalist and guitarist in Exeter indie punk band Muncie Girls, Lande is no stranger to playing shows across the UK and further afield but now she’s striking out solo and will accompany the release of Gigantic Disappointment, with a clutch of her own live dates with various musical friends.

Tour Dates:

Monday 18th Nov - Bristol, The Exchange (with Soot Sprite)

Tueday 19th Nov - Exeter, The Cavern (with Soot Sprite)

Wednesday 20th Nov - Southampton, The Hobbit (with Soot Sprite)

Thursday 21st Nov - Brighton, Rossi Bar (with Soot Sprite)

Friday 22nd Nov - London, Sister Midnight