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SUMMARY:Picky New Promotions present WINTER GARDENS and OPAL MAG
LOCATION:Northampton The Lab
DESCRIPTION:With support from THE DEITIES and CASUAL STRANGERS - Picky New
  Promotions are proud to present co-headliners WINTER GARDENS and OPAL MAG
  at The Lab in Northampton on Fri\, Oct 9.Winter Gardens craft a striking 
 blend of dream-pop\, shoegaze and post-punk\, pairing shimmering\, reverb-
 soaked guitars with driving rhythms\, melodic basslines and emotionally ch
 arged songwriting. Their distinctive self-described “dreampunk” sound 
 balances introspective atmosphere with bursts of raw energy\, earning prai
 se from outlets including Notion\, which described the band as “a broodi
 ng blend of shoegaze\, psychedelia and rock\,” and Backseat Mafia\, who 
 called them “dreamy and delectably melancholic\, cinematic yet undergrou
 nd.” Since the release of their acclaimed debut EP Tapestry through Aust
 erity Records\, Winter Gardens have received widespread support from BBC I
 ntroducing\, BBC Radio 1\, VISIONS Magazine\, Upset and Punktastic\, with 
 singles including “Zigzanny\,” “Crystallise” and “Moonjockey” 
 gaining national airplay and helping establish the band as one of the UK u
 nderground’s most exciting emerging acts.Renowned for their immersive li
 ve performances\, Winter Gardens have shared stages with artists including
  Echo & The Bunnymen\, Gary Numan\, Modern English\, Piroshka and Pale Blu
 e Eyes\, while building a reputation through appearances at The Great Esca
 pe\, New Colossus Festival\, Rockaway Beach and other key festivals across
  the UK\, Europe and the US. Their latest EP\, Uncomfortable/Unlovable\, a
 ttracted praise from BBC Radio 1\, Radio X\, KEXP\, Louder Than War and CL
 UNK\, further expanding the band’s international profile. With a revital
 ised lineup in place since 2025\, a growing catalogue of new material\, an
 d a string of European performances under their belt\, Winter Gardens cont
 inue to gather momentum. Beyond music\, their award-winning creative visio
 n has also been recognised\, with the self-directed video for “Moonjocke
 y” winning Best Music Video at the Prague International Film Awards.FFO:
  PVA\, Cocteau Twins\, Bdrmm\, HeartwormsCo-headlining with Winter Gardens
  is Brighton-based indie artist OPAL MAG\, whose hazy blend of dream-pop\,
  alternative rock and '90s-inspired guitar music draws influence from arti
 sts such as Mazzy Star\, The Sundays\, The Breeders and The Smashing Pumpk
 ins. Her debut EP\, Goodbye Lavender\, released via Venn Records\, showcas
 es evocative songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes across standout singl
 es including “Wasting\,” “World End” and “Kiss Me\,” exploring
  themes of love\, identity\, nostalgia\, heartbreak and the search for fre
 edom.Having already shared stages with Black Honey\, Overpass and Phoebe G
 reen\, Opal Mag has emerged as one of the UK’s most promising new voices
 \, earning support from NME\, Stereogum\, Dork\, Clash\, So Young\, The Li
 ne of Best Fit\, Rough Trade\, Rolling Stone UK and Under The Radar\, alon
 gside airplay from BBC 6 Music\, KEXP and Triple J. With growing critical 
 acclaim and a busy festival schedule\, Opal Mag continues to build momentu
 m through her emotionally resonant songwriting and captivating live perfor
 mances.Supporting are Bedfordshire up-and-comers THE DEITIES and Northampt
 on-based young postpunk trio CASUAL STRANGERS.Tickets are £12 plus fees i
 n advance for members\, or £13 plus fees in advance for non-members. If y
 ou purchase a members ticket\, please be prepared to show Lab membership c
 ard OTD.14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Doors 7 pm.\n\nBo
 letos: https://wegottickets.com/event/709064
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