Blowout Presents

- Sick Joy -

Born in Newcastle’s underground circuit and cultivated in Brighton’s renowned music scene, Sick Joy is the sonic heartbeat of singer and multi instrumentalist Mykl Barton.

On stage Sick Joy is a direct, super-charged organism, translating Barton’s cathartic songwriting into ferocious, communal release. Drawing acclaim across UK press and the festival circuit for their debut album, they garnered support slots with everyone from Deaf Havana to Pearl Jam and Pixies.

Sophomore album 'More Forever' expands the band’s alt-rock DNA while adding industrial nods, with bruising potent drums, jagged synths, and lyrics that wrestle systemic damage, grief, love and survival into brutal poetry.

Following a nationwide tour with Grayscale that they'll embark on this November, they'll tour in support of their new album in February next year. We're delighted to welcome them back for an intimate show in Exchange Basement

Plus Special Guests : Honeybadger

Feb 4th 2026
Exchange Basement, Bristol
Doors 7:30 / £12adv

Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio — Read more — Read less