The Haunt
The Haunt co-founders and siblings Anastasia Grace Haunt [vocals] and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt [guitar, production, vocals] creatively lean on their own quiet lifelong bond to make a loud musical statement. The duo congregates around a boundless vision for what rock music can be, accented by electronic textures, cinematic drama and gothic spirit. Pushing one another to break down walls, the band elevate and enrapture fans At 12-years-old, Anastasia started to play gigs while collaborating with her brother. Together, they launched The Haunt in 2018. They gained traction with the fan favorite “Cigarettes & Feelings,” and again in 2021 with “Love You Better off Social Intercourse EP. Along the way, they shared stages with Palaye Royale, The Hu, The Struts, Filter, and more. 2023’s Dead On Arrival EP received praise from Substream stating how “the band is coming into their own and creating a safe space for their fans with their powerful messages.” Throughout 2023, they carefully assembled what would become Do No Resuscitate, which was released April 2024 to rave reviews from the likes of Outburn, Cryptic Rock, and Distorted Sound, just to name a few. Now, the band is trudging ahead with a heavier sound and a new batch of music.
Himalayas
Cardiff’s HIMALAYAS’ story began when teenagers Joe Williams (lead vocals/guitar) and Mike Griffiths (lead guitar/vocals) started performing in small venues around Wales, and soon captured the attention of hungry fans and music industry tastemakers alike. Later joined by drummer James Goulbourn and completed by Louis Heaps on bass. Sharing a mutual love of Queens Of The Stone Age, Muse, Royal Blood and Iggy Pop, HIMALAYAS quickly honed their unique blend of dark, cinematic fast-paced rock featuring barbed wire riffs and snarling vocals.
The four-piece has been touring consistently, playing key festivals including SXSW, Mad Cool and Reading & Leeds along with high-profile supports with the likes of Stereophonics and Manic Street Preachers.
Newly signed to Nettwerk Records, their highly anticipated debut album, ‘From Hell To Here’ is released in May 2023, it was recorded in Wales with Steffan Pringle and mixed in LA by Grammy Award-winning producer, Dave Sardy (Royal Blood, Josh Homme, Rage Against The Machine). Early singles from the album have picked up enthusiastic support across radio and press and reactions at all their live shows have been incredible, with Louder Than War predicting, “…this is the sound that will fill stadiums.” HIMALAYAS have put everything into making their debut album and they’re only just getting started.
