FAITHFUL JOHANNES - THE HOUSE AT NIGHT ALBUM LAUNCH + CEILING DEMONS - ALPHABETTI THEATRE

Name: FAITHFUL JOHANNES - THE HOUSE AT NIGHT ALBUM LAUNCH + CEILING DEMONS - ALPHABETTI THEATRE
Start: 2024-10-19T21:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-19T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Alphabetti Theatre

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 09:00 pm to 11:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Alphabetti Theatre | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN

Come Join FAITHFUL JOHANNES at the launch of his new album THE HOUSE AT NIGHT. The show at Alphabetti Theatre is 9pm til 11pm - with a set from Ceiling Demons, a set from FJ with plenty of planned fun and merch buying opportunities.
The critically acclaimed Durham rapper returns to the fore with his third album. The House at Night is a delicate study of childhood memories, familial relationships and parental angst, that places Johannes’ poetic forte .
Crafted within an almost Lynchian framework, the album delves into a myriad of themes that range from the surreal to the all too real. Dreams and fears; pressures and expectations; nostalgia and present day realities; all of these are explored across 14 songs that underscore Johannes’ reputation as the “Alan Bennett of hip hop”. Orbiting in the same rap galaxy as transatlantic counterparts Serengeti and R.A.P. Ferreira, Johannes unloads his bars with a seemingly casual delivery that disarms the listener and eases them into the depth of his lyricism.
Tom Robinson (BBC 6MUSIC) has called him ‘a great artist’, ‘a rivetingly charismatic live performer’ and said ‘if you have any chance at all, see him live’.
Deb Grant (BBC 6 Music / Jazz FM) has called his work ‘clever and authentic and really affecting’.
Electronic Sound Magazine - 'The Alan Bennett of Hip Hop... John Betjeman with beats'
NARC Magazine - 'A Barratt Homes David Berman... Surrender yourself to it, because it's an absolute trip'.
https://faithfuljohannes.bandcamp.com/album/the-house-at-night
CEILING DEMONS
Ceiling Demons are an alternative art-rap / spoken word band from Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK.
The masked project born out of bereavement takes influence from artists such as Kae Tempest, Joy Division, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and Tricky. Combining poetic wordplay from twin brothers; Psy Ceiling and Dan Demon over a vast array of instrumentals that sways from acoustic to cinematic to raw to experimental and beyond.
Ceiling Demons aim to strike heartstrings with their intense and chaotic performances touching on themes of love and loss delivered with a punk philosophy. They have been strong advocates of addressing mental health issues in their art and have worked extensively with suicide prevention charities such as CALM to raise awareness and funds for a cause close to their hearts.
They’ve supported the likes of Young Fathers, Sleaford Mods, Dylan Cartlidge, Ceschi and Armand Hammer among others and are praised by Louder Than War and NARC. Magazine for their passionate live shows. The group often perform live with Art Demon – their in-house artist who creates unique pieces of art during shows. Their latest album, SNAKES & LADDERS - released via Butterfly Effect and Fake Four Inc. - drifts through genres and features contributions from Andy Lawrenson, Zarahruth and the late, great revolutionary artist – Lee Scratch Perry.
https://ceilingdemons.bandcamp.com/album/snakes-ladders