Mesadorm perform on the Faber Alt stage at Latitude festival 2026!

After four years of quiet recalibration, the critically acclaimed alt-rock quintet Mesadorm have returned with the announcement that their much-anticipated third album, Comfort and Lies is set for release in June 2026.

To mark this occasion, the band will be performing across the UK this summer and we’re delighted to welcome them to The Long Table Sanctuary on Friday 17th July!

Difficult to confine to a single genre, Mesadorm exist in the spaces between art rock and dream pop. A collaborative project between five lifelong friends - Blythe Pepino, Daisy Palmer, Jo Silverston and David Johnston- their long-shared history shaped by friendship, love, rupture and reunion gives the band an intuitive chemistry, unfolding live as performances that feel both grounded and transportive.

Their debut album Heterogaster (2018) was a striking introduction that received widespread acclaim (“some of the most interesting music this year” - The Guardian) including being named ‘Album of the Year’ by BBC Introducing in the West and featured in The Guardian’s Best Contemporary Albums of the Year.

Support for this show comes from Mara Simpson
Mara is a multi-instrumentalist, performing artist, producer and composer. Her work seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic instruments, exploring tape machines, analogue synths and field recordings. Her fourth studio album Living Matter (2025), written and engineered in the studio she hand built with friend and collaborated Philippe Nash, was written in response to a set of poems by celebrated poet JLM Morton published in her book Red Handed. Centred around our connection to green and blue spaces, of ancient land and artefact, Living Matter has become a 6Music favourite, been performed live across stages, and designed into an immersive spatial sound installation (Hidden Notes Festival 2025).

Mesadorm perform a double header with Hollis Robin at the Jam Jar , Bristol.

Bio: After four years away, Mesadorm have returned with Come On, Baby*,* their first new music since Pollinator**** and the opening release from their forthcoming third album, Comfort and Lies, due this June.

Out on 6th March, Come On, Baby carries a sense of forward motion, thoughtful and intimate at its core, lifted by bright harmonies and an easy, unforced momentum, setting the tone for an album that leans into emotional openness. Comfort and Lies is Mesadorm’s most expansive work to date, reflecting on upbringing, belonging and care, while quietly echoing the tension and uncertainty of life in contemporary Britain.

Hollis Robin is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and very chill wizard based in Bristol. Robin's self-released music combines finger picked acoustic guitars, lo-fi drums and samples, psychedelic synth textures, and soaring pop melodies with reflective and curious lyrics exploring the continuity between the insides of our heads and the natural world outside them. Performing solo or backed by pianist Luke Faber and flautist Mel Thompson, Hollis' live shows are warm and welcoming, inviting the audience in to a world of nature spirits, inner children, love, and care.

We. are. PUMPED! to be welcoming alt – pop legends Mesadorm back to the Rose Hill!! Possibly one of the best vocalists in the UK Holy wow, they’re last show round ours sold out quick and was a real highlight for us. Mesadorm return with a new album, promising another evening of fantstic musicianship, song-craft and energy. Read more below:

The Band

Mesadorm is a collaborative project between five lifelong friends Blythe Pepino (Vaults, Blythe, The John Martyn Project), Aaron Zahl (Chairfight!), Daisy Palmer (Rae Morris, Goldfrapp, Chairfight!), Jo Silverston (The Unthanks, Red Clay Halo, Frank Turner) and David Johnston (ZunZun Egui, Phil King, Chairfight!).

Having known each other since they were teenagers and weathered various phases of romance, friendship, life and musical outfits, all five players have a unique connection that plays out with a depth and assuredness that creates a mesmeric, emotional and transportative live show.

Mesadorm perform at the Glasshouse International Centre for music in Newcastle alongside The Unthanks, Elaine Brennan, Ceitdh Mac and Katie Liddane as part of the Unthanks regular club night ‘Friday night with the Unthanks’. This unique performance is not to be missed!

Mesadorm come to the cornish bank for the first time!

Mesadorm are back at the Barrehouse with local heros Hearing Aid Beige!

Mesadorm are back at the rose hill!

Mesadorm’s London show! Expect all sorts of tom foolery!

Mesadorm are back in Bristol! Come watch you lovelies!

Sonny Brazil celebrates the release of his debut EP with a gig in the basement at the Green note. Very limited tickets available so move fast! Support from Blythe Pepino of Mesadorm solo at the piano.

Piehouse is absolutely buzzed to host Bristol and London based Mesadorm & South East's very own INCONNIA. Mesadorm will be performing as an acoustic trio - piano, bass and drums.

Music Halls is very excited to be working with The Sanctuary a new venue based at Greenleaf Baptist Church in Walthamstow. This series of gigs is curated by the wondrous singer - songwriter Samantha Whates. Mesadorm will be performing as a trio - Piano, Bass and Drums.

Celebrate 11 years of Woodburner live music events with 5 bands, guest acts and DJ's.

About this Event

Please note that this event will now go ahead on 31st July 2021.

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, Woodburner is proud to present:

Sustain.

Woodburner began as a secret event deep in Hackney's underbelly. Since then, we have run concerts in venues across London, including Islington Assembly Hall, Village Underground, The Southbank Centre, Wilton's Music Hall, plus our magical weekly festival at Dalston Eastern Curve Garden, which runs every Tuesday through the summer.

We love the eclectic flavours that make London one of the most diverse cultural cities in the world - showcasing the incredible variety of acts that can be found in the capital, matched with acts from further afield.

In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we will bring together 5 incredible acts on one epic night under a new banner - Sustain. Expect large-scale, explosive artists reflecting the vibrant array of talent which has graced the Woodburner stage over the years, with some surprises thrown in for good measure.

A festival of new music by Women and non-binary creators in the heart of South-East London.

An intimate showcase of the group's masterful blend of acoustic and electronic elements.

Women Are Mint is back! This three day event celebrates women within music cause, as we all know, women are mint! To keep all of our artists and communities safe, this year's event has been moved ONLINE

Line Up

Friday
(online Bio and Press Shots Workshop)
GEORGIA MAY
LANTA
POLO

Saturday
(online Booking tours, PRS and other tedious things Workshop)
KAY GREYSON
LADY SANITY
CADI
MY BAD SISTER

Sunday
(online Family Friendly Yoga with Shanti Bee)
BECCY OWEN
ROTEM
CORTNEY DIXON
MESADORM

Broadcast live from Cobalt Studios.

MESADORM
Formed in Bristol during 2015 Mesadorm's emotive and skilled melding of the pastoral and synthetic is the result of a unique combination of experienced musicianship, diverse cultural tastes and the strong bonds of friendship, with songwriting firmly aimed at the space between the piercing domestic observations of Suzanne Vega and the elemental other-worldiness of Bjork, drawing on contemporary influences including Caribou, Grizzly Bear and Sylvan Esso as well as legendary female luminaries like Carole King, Joni Mitchell and Kate Bush. Aside from the emotional heft of Mesadorm's music, the pedigree of its members is also not to be underestimated. Between them, Mesadorm's members have played with Paloma Faith, Goldfrapp, Rae Morris, Frank Turner, The Unthanks, The Magnetic North, toured with London Grammar and fronted major-label signing Vaults as well as singing on John Lewis' 2016 Christmas Ad. - Adam Brooks
https://www.babylegsrecords.com/mesadorm

JACOB & DRINKWATER
Devon based duo Jacob & Drinkwater have been called ‘stand out new folk’ by BBC 6 Music with their live show described as ‘intense and spellbinding’ by Folk Radio UK. The duo formed in 2014 playing their first gig together at the iconic Glastonbury Festival.
The duo’s dynamic and emotionally charged live show with all its energy, musical chemistry and spontaneity has drawn comparisons with the virtuosic pairing of John Martyn and Danny Thompson. Jacob's sweeping vocals never fail to captivate, delivering many a spine-tingling moment; the fluidity and precision of his finger-picking underpinned by Drinkwater's nimbly rhythmic double bass; at times sweetly soaring, haunting, percussive and driving, the layers of depth a perfect counterfoil. The added complement of stirring vocal harmonies nicely rounds off the mix.

'ONE OF OUR BEST ARTISTS' - BBC DEVON INTRODUCING
‘INTENSE AND SPELLBINDING’ - FOLK RADIO UK
‘STAND OUT NEW FOLK... SUPERB.. EXCELLENT’
- CHRIS HAWKINS BBC RADIO 6
https://www.jacobanddrinkwater.com/

What is Schtumm?
We aim to bring you quality acts every month, so good that you’ll want to keep it your yourself!
Schtumm is a high profile monthly gig that welcomes new, original music and actively promotes upcoming musicians and seasoned performers. Two acts play in the spacious marquee outside the pub in the summer and in the Long Room at the back of the pub in the colder months. The event is live streamed with 6 cameras and broadcast on Facebook Live / You Tube.
This is no ordinary pub gig, the Schtumm audience listens.
All proceeds are divided between the performers on the night. Schtumm is a non profit community where music comes first.
The gigs usually begin at 8.45 and finish at 11pm. We guarantee a night of quality music, the last Friday of every month. Can’t wait to see you there!
www.schtumm.co.uk
Get your tickets online and select your seat @
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/schtumm-presents-mesadorm-jacob-and-drinkwater-tickets-88173265611?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Presented by Alt + f

Our first ever show will host the fantastic Mesadorm !!

With support from the wondrous Faultress & Thickets

Celebrating alternative music made and played by women.

Who are we?

We are two music lovers who want to see more female musicians playing live music. Our quarterly gig nights at Paper Dress Vintage in Hackney showcase cutting-edge alternative music made and played by women.

Why do we need an all-female gig night?

Male-only line-ups are increasingly a thing of the past - hooray! This means there’s a wealth of exciting female talent out there with a renewed creative energy and desire to perform. Alt + f gigs aim to give female musicians a platform to share their music with a friendly, supportive audience, while also giving audiences the chance to see cutting-edge female-driven acts in a unique independent venue. After decades of men dominating the live music scene we think it’s time to put women centre stage and hopefully help inspire the next generation of female musicians in the process.

Presented by Babylegs Records and beatroot rendevouz

Mesadorm and Pepe Belmonte play a double header to celebrate Pepe’s single release of ‘Open Water’.

Mesadorm perform and special one off show with The Mumuration Choir and Circus performers! This is be a real treat!

Mesadorm perform for Female focused promoters Ginger and Spice! Gonna be banging!

IT’S FREE ENTRY!!!!

Beg Friend’s second show to celebrate his EP release ‘Make Shift’. Support from the amazing Faultress.

Mesadorm are back in London with their full electronic set. Expect new tunes and fun bantz! Support from Genevieve Dawson.

Mesadorm are back in Bristol with their full electronic show at reknown venue Fiddlers! Expect new material and excellent banta. Support from Hearing Aid Beige.

Mesadorm come to Postlip Hall to perform an intimate acoustic set. Support from the amazing Mandel.

Mesadorm play for the lovelies at Woodburner!

Mesadorm play at the U.K’s first completely sustainable festival!

This is gonna be spectacular! DON’T MISS THIS ONE OF CHANCE TO SEE THESE 2 BANDS PLAY SIDE BY SIDE AT AT AMAZING VENUE!

Mesadorm play Shambala for all you babies again! Going to be a special show with new material and much loveliness!