Who are The Surge?

@TheSurge.BandUK @TheSurge_Band

Band Bio

The Surge are a band hailing from across the Hampshire/Dorset border. Their sound could be described as a hybrid of Joan Jett and Garbage and with influences of post-punk, indie and old school punk this is a hybrid that brings them to the fore. Tracks from The Surge centre around song-based tunes and the powerful vocal delivery and energetic riffs provide a setting perfect for live shows.

The band have had recent support bookings for new wave legends, The Vapors; punk originators The Members; Brazilian punk antagonists, Porno Massacre and Germany's answer to classic era Pogues, Mr Irish Bastard. The Surge have also been nominated in the Best breakthrough artist OMA category for the 2024 Original music Awards.

The Surge single 'In Love With Yourself' passed 14,000 only months into its release, and their debut album 'Amped', released at the end of July 2023 engaged with 25,000 streams collectively. With a variety of live shows already booked The Surge are increasing their live following. ‘Pretty Smile’ featured on BBC Solent Introducing with Fern Buckley in August 2023 which also features on their debut album ‘Amped’.

The Surge are continuing to write and record as they go, collaborating on the adaptation of music written with a natural variation on how the songs are formed. Sometimes they have a story, sometimes they are inspired by conversations in the practise room, sometimes they have an underlying political message, and sometimes they are just ‘because’.

The Surge show no signs of stopping on this upward curve, and with their punky guitars, driven lead guitar lines, riff filled bass lines, unassuming drums, and commanding hook driven vocals, they are all set to bring a dynamic showcase to any venue.

Meet the Band

Nell

Vocalist @nell_vocalist

Nell is a driven vocalist who gathered experience as a session musician as well as collaborating with a variety of artists across the live scene. Nell has recording and performing experience in a range of genres from Opera, jazz, rock, metal, ska, punk, contemporary, pop and blues.

Pete Coombs

Bass player @petec_bass

Pete has many years experience as a bass player, songwriter and creative force with a host of bands. He has hard won experience at gigs, festivals and recording across the UK and Europe. He has supported many well-known names playing in bands such as Shaker, The Shanakies, Blunt, Mambo Taxi, Audioporn, Resonate amongst others.

Martin Szpoczek

Lead Guitar @martin_lead_gtr

Martin is a proficient guitarist with thirty years of playing under his belt, including the likes of classic rock, prog, punk, and in covers bands. Working across UK and Europe, he is a multi-instumentalist playing bass, keys and drums.

Adrian Saunders

Rhythm Guitar @ades_guitar

Ade is not your average gig go-er, although you will find him supporting many local and international artists. He has played in a variety of bands and is often in demand as guitar support for others... when he isn't working a festival.

Marcus Wright

Drums @marcusw_drums

Marcus has built a solid experience of playing drums previously with covers bands and increasingly with his enthusiasm for originals.

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