V11 x Rotown presents: thistle.

thistle. are coming to V11 on Sunday, November 8. Originally from Northampton and now based in Manchester, the band are making waves with their blend of swirling shoegaze, ’90s grunge and alternative rock, combined with the infectious songwriting of indie rock. With a DIY spirit, gritty guitars and a knack for dynamic tension, the trio are carving out their own place within the UK indie scene. A must for fans of bar italia and the hazy, fuzzed-out shoegaze of They Are Gutting a Body of Water.

Name: thistle.
Tags: indie rock, shoegaze, hardcore, sludge, grungegaze, alt-rock
Song tip: pieces
For fans of: Dean Blunt, feeble little horses, bar italia, They Are Gutting a Body of Water
Country: Northampton, England
Additional info: Played Left of the Dial in 2025 • Signed to Venn Records, the label behind acts including High Vis, Meryl Streek and Bob Vylan.