ElAlastair
(Cumbria)
Monday 30 Mar 2026, 9:15pm
I’m a guitarist, songwriter/lyricist, and amateur producer (vocalist at a push), still looking for anyone interested in making pop punk/alternative music. Mainly originals, but I’m open to playing a few covers too.
I want to write songs that reflect the crushing reality of life and the daily grind just to keep your head above water. The expectation that you should’ve “figured it all out” by now. And the kind of nostalgia for simpler days.
Influences are Warped Tour staples - MxPx, Goldfinger, NFG, Funeral for a Friend, Set Your Goals, Sum 41, Brand New, Motion City Soundtrack, Silverstein, etc.
Here’s some of my work:
https://m.soundcloud.com/selfdestructsequence
A few things to know:
- I’m based in Cumbria (aka the musical dead zone), so finding people locally is nearly impossible.
- I’m happy to travel (realistically, North Lancashire), and/or work remotely with occasional meetups. I'm often around Manchester.
- I’m in my 30s and still clinging to the music that kept me sane as a teen.
- No delusions of grandeur, this is just for fun, but I’m committed, take it seriously, and want to make it good. My aspiration level is playing in a sweaty basement club with crowdsurfers and stage divers.
- Mostly just looking for people this _genuinely_ resonates with. If you get it, you get it. I’m not necessarily looking to set up a 5 piece band. Just finding 1 or 2 similar people to make music with would be good. Anything else is a bonus.
- If you have toured for 16 years with [INSERT BAND NAME HERE] and have a killer pro rig with all the gear... this is probably not for you. If you have rubbish gear, I don't care. I want something that feels real, not polished within an inch of its life.
If that sounds of interest, please get in touch! (I am open to compromise, because let's face it, we're never going to get anywhere on here otherwise. The only essentials are communication and reliability.)