Soaked is an up-and-coming indie punk band founded by Brandon Frisby in 2022. Brandon initially started the band on his own before recruiting Ronnie Cochrane on bass and Alex Newman on drums. The band draws its inspiration from iconic British punk and indie bands such as The Jam, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, and Sex Pistols to create their unique, passionate, and heavy sound.

Their chemistry and shared taste in music make for a cohesive and unique sound that has captured the attention of the British indie punk community. Soaked is currently working on releasing their EP, which has been recorded at Sick Note Production in Maldon Essex and Abbey Road Studios.

They have expanded their reach with shows in London and other major cities such as Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich, and Brighton. Their music is characterized by raw and authentic lyrics that express the essence of British daily life, while their energetic and dynamic live performances have won them a growing and loyal fan base.

With the goal of touring up and down the UK, releasing more music and playing more shows, Soaked shows no signs of slowing down. As Soaked's momentum continues to grow, they are becoming one of the most exciting up-and-coming indie punk bands on the UK music scene.

Broadcasted on The Rock Hard Radio Show on the 29.09.24. on www,mearnsfm.org.uk

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Hey you, the curious and the lonesome! You are probably on a quest for a “once upon a time…” kind of story, where the struggling musicians discover their true genius at the very bottom and then become spoiled with attention, start acting like “rock-stars”, sell their souls to the Devil and ruin some lives along the way, but then find forgiveness and peace in the art itself, settling for a quiet and a bit reclusive life on a farm in the south of somewhere.

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Ever felt truly alone in your personal quest for meaning? Lonesome in a big crowd of cheerful friends? Never truly fitting in the online world of instant gratification and permanent records? Awkward in front of a camera or on a dance floor? Daydreaming in that beautiful world of literature and art? Experiencing strong feelings when listening to music? Feeling truly sorry for the cruelty of the world and looking for ways to make it a bit better?

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We believe that any art form can have truly transformative powers and soothe a wounded soul. The world today needs empathy more than ever – and art helps with that. Humankind has suffered enough. The Planet has suffered enough. In the times when we are all connected we somehow feel even more alone. This can change if we embrace our differences and celebrate our kindness, open our hearts to change and fight our fears for the sake of reinventing ourselves.

We play music because we just cannot stop feeling things that need expressing – and making noises through speakers is the only way we’ve learnt. This is how we look for answers to the difficult questions and find some peace in the turbulent times.

Let’s feel things together – and let’s be better together!