Brighten The Corners Presents London cosmic country, psychedelic folk rock band The Hanging Stars on Wednesday 7th October at The Church. Support comes from Leicester-based 4-piece cosmic pop outfit The Junipers.
"glowing, cosmic UK Americana...a set of epic soundtracks conjuring kindred spirits Teenage Fanclub and the Velvets" - MOJO
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Time: 7:30pm - 11pm
Venue: The Church, Ipswich
Tickets: £15+bf
Supports: The JunipersAge Restrictions: 14+ (14- 17s must be accompanied by an adult)
There is step-free access into the venue and the bar / accessible toilet / venue are all on one floor. For further information, please email info@brightenthecorners.co.uk so we can make your visit as comfortable as possible.
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London’s The Hanging Stars return with their sixth album, Just A Day – a dazzling collection of four-part harmonies, shimmering twelve-string guitars and chiming songs, touching on themes of longing, new beginnings and the fragility of the everyday. Recorded at Edwyn Collin’s legendary Clashnarrow Studios in the Scottish Highlands, the album marks a bold new chapter for the band, produced by Teenage Fanclub's Gerard Love and Dexy’s Sean Read.
The band recorded the core of the album in a single week in February 2025, using Edwyn’s vintage gear – including the Gretsch Blackhawk he used in his Orange Juice days and the Barnes and & Mullins fuzz box heard on a “A Girl Like You”. The Hanging Stars’ connection with Edwyn Collins extends beyond just using his studio, Patrick plays guitar in Edwyn’s band and they were invited to support Collin’s momentous 2025 Testimonial Tour – A Last Lap Around The UK with dates including The Royal Festival Hall in London and the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
The new album was produced and engineered by longtime collaborator Sean Read, with overdubs and mixing completed at Read’s Famous Times Studios over the spring of 2025, and additional recording at bassist Paul Milne’s Seagull Studios in East London. Drummer Paulie Cobra anchors the record with his defining beat, lending his voice to the soaring four-part harmonies. A core figure in the band’s story, Cobra has embarked on a prolonged sabbatical, making way for their new live drummer Charlie Salvidge (TOY, Proper Ornaments, Great Silkie) who will join the band on the road.
Their sound evokes classic sounds from the past with an ear towards the future, from The Byrds via Big Star, to The Feelies, Spiritualized, Teenage Fanclub and Tom Petty. Or think Lou Reed and the Velvets jamming with Gorkys Zygotic Mynci. The result is an album that feels simultaneously classic and vibrant, their influences worn lightly giving the songs room to breathe.
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Leicester-based 4-piece cosmic pop outfit The Junipers blend 60s psychedelia, melodic indie and rich vocal harmonies into a warm, expansive wall of sound. Drawing from both antique and modern instruments.
Formed in 2005, the band built their own studio and have released multiple albums and EPs, earning a reputation for beautifully crafted, harmony-led pop with depth and atmosphere.
The Junipers have received national airplay and praise from Steve Lamacq, Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Janice Long, Marc Riley and Tom Robinson, alongside BBC 6 Music ses- sions and Radio 2 support. They have performed at Llama Tree Festival, Summer Sundae and Moseley Folk Festival, and supported a number of high profile acts including Kasabian, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.