Beachtape

Beachtape is a Brighton-based quartet consisting of Rory Sear, Leo Kenyon, Andy Kemp, and Dan Mcauliffe. Emerging in the late 2010s, they quickly carved out a niche within the UK indie scene by blending the melodic sensibilities of 90s slacker rock with the shimmering textures of modern surf-pop. Their sound identity is defined by a heavy reliance on analog-style reverb, jangly electric guitars, and a rhythmic section that favors a loose, organic swing over rigid precision.

Signed to the influential Stockholm-based label PNKSLM Recordings, they share a spiritual home with other lo-fi and garage-leaning acts, though Beachtape leans more toward the 'pop' end of the spectrum. Their career arc shows a steady refinement of this 'sun-bleached' sound, moving from the raw energy of the 'Hold Music' EP to the more polished but still atmospheric 'Bigger Picture'. Critically, they are often grouped with the 'Brighton Scene' of the 2010s, noted for their ability to translate the melancholic beauty of the English coast into catchy, guitar-driven anthems. They represent a bridge between the DIY bedroom pop movement and the more traditional indie rock band structure.