The Mission UK

Schedule

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

777 Valencia Street San Francisco CA 94110 | San Francisco, CA

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Website [https://themissionukband.com] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3DLtpqLMAU6uc0BOJ7JmlM?si=rIYVt0oEQdS5ME2Q71nqKQ] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChJg-TThSFCDRzBl8W0N9NA] | Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/themissionuk/]
The Mission, often referred to as ‘The Mission UK’ in North America, formed in Leeds, England in 1986 following the departure of Wayne Hussey and bassist Craig Adams from The Sisters of Mercy. Joined by guitarist Simon Hinkler and drummer Mick Brown, the band quickly carved out a niche in the post-punk and gothic rock scenes. Their sound combined intricate atmospheric guitar work with Hussey’s emotive and haunting vocals to deliver a truly anthemic repertoire.
The Mission’s debut album, God’s Own Medicine, released in 1986, featured hit singles like “Wasteland” and “Severina,” propelling them into the limelight. Their follow-up, Children (1988), produced by Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, further solidified their status, producing the much loved “Tower Of Strength.” The band’s music often explored themes of love, loss, and existential reflection, resonating with a broad audience and establishing a dedicated fanbase.
Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, The Mission maintained a prolific output, with albums such as Carved In Sand (1990) showcasing their evolving sound and featured the evergreen “Butterfly On A Wheel” and showstopper “Deliverance.” However, by the mid-1990s, the band faced internal struggles, leading to a temporary breakup in 1996.
Despite these challenges, The Mission regrouped in the new millennium, embarking on a successful series of tours and releasing fresh material. Albums like Aura (2001), God Is A Bullet (2007), and Another Fall from Grace (2016) demonstrated their ability to adapt while remaining true to their roots. The band’s music continues to resonate, marked by passionate performances and a fanatically loyal global fanbase. With their rich legacy and influence on the gothic and alternative rock genres, The Mission remains a significant force in the music world, celebrating almost four decades of impactful artistry.
Post Covid The Mission have toured extensively – the line-up being Wayne Hussey (guitar & vocals), Craig Adams (bass guitar), Simon Hinkler (guitar), and new-boy Alex Baum (drums) – with several tours of Europe (incl. UK), LATAM twice, and a couple of visits to North America under their belts. The band are planning a new album release for 2026, their 40th anniversary!!

Poppy Jean Crawford is a musician from Los Angeles, California. At 16, she dropped out of high school to work on her first recordings with legendary producer Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot, Limp Bizkit) in Venice Beach, California, alongside a supergroup of musicians – Justin Pearson (The Locust), Michael Craine (Retox), and Dave Lombardo (Slayer). These recordings were shelved for many years.
During the intervening period, Poppy released four singles and three EPs, including the "JEANJEANIE” E.P. (2020), released on Danger Mouse’s label, 30th Century Records and ‘The Takeover’ E.P. (2023) made in collaboration with producer James Dring (Blur, Gorillaz, Lana Del Rey). She has also toured with a variety of bands including Placebo, The Black Lips, Starcrawler, L.A. Witch, Blood Red Shoes, and The Brian Jonestown Massacre.
After years of dedication and hard work, Poppy Jean Crawford is set to finally release those first recordings on Angel Olsen’s new label imprint somethingscosmic.
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