The London headliners included artists Turnstile, Alex G, Sunny Day Real Estate, Glassjaw, and Knocked Loose. The majority of them also performed on the Manchester days of Outbreak Fest, including other artists, Danny Brown, Flesh Water, Superheaven, and Pest Control.

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Turnstile, the rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, headlined on the 13th of June at Victoria Park. The band recently released their new album, titled ‘NEVER ENOUGH’, in early June, performing some of their new songs, including ‘SEEIN’ STARS’, ‘BIRDS’, ‘DULL’, and ‘NEVER ENOUGH’. They also performed songs from past albums, including ‘BLACKOUT’, ‘Come Back For More’, and ‘WILD WRLD’. Turnstile also brought out Blood Orange as a guest appearance; the two performed their song ‘ALIEN LOVE CALL’ together.   

Alex G, American singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania, headlined two back-to-back days in London and Manchester. The singer has an upcoming album set to release on July 18, titled ‘Headlights’, and debuted a new, unidentified song both nights at the festival. Alex G also released a song featured on the new album, titled ‘Afterlife’. He performed well-known songs, ‘Harvey’, ‘Advice’, ‘Forever’, ‘Headroom Piano’, and ‘Immunity’.  

New album Headlights out July 18
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Pest Control, a punk band from Leeds, England, gave a high-intensity performance to their fans on the 3rd day of Outbreak Fest with a backdrop on stage quoting ‘I wondered when metal bands would run out of cool names and I guess if finally happened (There is a band called Pest Control)’. They performed songs including ‘Time Bomb’, ‘Year of the Pest’, and ‘Don’t Test the Pest’. 

 

 

 

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Glassjaw, a post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York, performed all three days of Outbreak Fest. During their Manchester sets, they performed a full run-through of their album ‘Worship And Tribute’ on day one, and the complete run-through of their ‘Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Silence’ album on day two.  

Outbreak Fest was successful and unique for adding a London show this year before the scheduled festival in Manchester. Don’t miss out on important dates and information for next year. 

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The Seattle-based quartet, formed in 1992, will embark on a full North American and European tour, celebrating their return to the stage and the release of new material. Their comeback has been eagerly anticipated by fans who have long hoped for a revival following their sporadic reunions over the years. Sunny Day Real Estate played a pivotal role in shaping the second wave of emo music. Their debut album ‘Diary‘ (1994) is often regarded as a defining record of the genre. 

Though predominantly associated with the US emo movement, Sunny Day Real Estate gained a cult following in the UK. Tracks such as ‘Seven‘, ‘In Circles‘, and ‘Pillars‘ resonated with British fans, many of whom discovered the band through underground scenes, alternative radio stations, and record stores specialising in indie and punk music. The band’s influence was also felt in the UK’s post-hardcore and indie-emo scenes in the late ’90s and early 2000s, with acts such as Biffy Clyro preivously citing them as an inspiration.

The band has recently re-emerged with new material, notably the single ‘Novum Vetus’, their first release in a decade. Originally conceived during the 1997 sessions for ‘How It Feels to Be Something On‘, the band revisited and recorded the track at Seattle’s London Bridge Studio, resulting in a seven-minute composition that blends their signature sound with contemporary elements. In addition to the single, the band undertook a live re-recording of their seminal 1994 debut album at the same studio. This project captures the raw energy of their early work while reflecting the band’s evolution over the past three decades.

While there has been no official word on additional UK shows, the overwhelming demand could potentially lead to more dates being added. The Outbreak Festival is an annual music festival renowned for celebrating underground music, with a strong emphasis on hardcore and punk genres. As of now, tickets for both the London and Manchester events are still available for purchase. Given the festival’s popularity and the high-profile lineup, it’s advisable to secure tickets promptly to avoid missing out.

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As Sunny Day Real Estate prepare to bring their signature sound to London and Manchester, UK fans will finally get to witness the raw energy and powerful performances that have cemented their legendary status in the emo scene. For further tour updates, visit the band’s official website and Instagram.