hmnewband
(London)
Monday 1 Dec 2025, 4:27pm
Hello! We are a London-based start-up band looking for a skilled Bass Player to complete our current lineup, which consists of Female Vocals/Guitar, Lead Guitar (M), and Drummer (M).
We are seeking someone who is passionate, committed, and ready to dive into serious band activity. The ideal candidate should preferably be in their 20s or early 30s. We have written and refined an EP and are scheduled to hit the studio to record this month.
We are aiming for a full launch in mid '26 and booking live shows towards the latter end of the year, so live performance experience, own reliable gear, and a strong desire to tour are essential requirements for this role.
Our music draws heavily from the intense and theatrical side of 00s heavy music - think My Chemical Romance, Deftones, Paramore, Evanescence, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Fightstar, Coheed and Cambria, and Ghost.
We also incorporate modern influences and pop sensibilities from bands/artists like Poppy, Spiritbox, Wunderhorse, Fontaines D.C., Bad Omens, Nothing But Theives, Yonaka, South Arcade and Charli XCX.
Our core sound aims to be heavy but beautiful, combining high intensity with powerful, melodic depth.
Lyrically, we explore themes of the supernatural, using classic gothic figures and mythology as metaphors for real-world emotional struggles & relationships, while also embracing our passion and the inherent fun and drama of writing about these themes.
Whilst we're still scoping it out, our aesthetic at launch will likely be gothic-inspired, drawing from gothic novels and artists like Kate Bush, as well as performance art - but we plan to later explore the visual territories of Nu Metal in the future. We are looking for someone whose look can complement this initial visual identity, as image is an important consideration for our overall band concept.
We are particularly interested in exploring the idea of a female or female-presenting bass player, but we encourage all interested musicians to apply.
A significant bonus is if you also play guitar to a decent standard, as the lead guitarist is also a bass player and we would love to explore interchanging roles on stage occasionally.
If our diverse influences and ambitious plans appeal to you, please get in touch via message x
(We can send a link to our demos and all being well, arrange a time to meet. Please also include a link to your Instagram or any vids of you playing)
Thanks HM x