What followed was a showcase not just of emerging talent, but of artists actively shaping their own sound. Katie, formerly of Nottingham’s Swallowtail, leads the four‑piece with a striking blend of accordion, guitar and tensile vocals. They eased into ‘Lifetime For The Fly’ with a gentle folk drift that swelled into something more shoegaze‑tinged and cinematic. Their transitions were effortless, their scope impressive, and their expansive, cinematic sound provided a fitting, transfixing close to an evening defined by atmosphere, evolution and dynamic control. Another reminder of why Hidden Herd’s showcases continue to be such a vital window into the most exciting new sounds.