Quaking Aspens are an ethereal grunge-gaze outfit carving their name into Brighton's vibrant music scene. Since relocating to the city in 2022, they've swiftly established themselves in the local music scene and beyond, appearing on the BBC Introducing Live Lounge as well as lighting up stages from festivals like Homegrown and The Alternative Escape, to more intimate settings for Sofar Sounds and the Bella Union Vinyl Shop Sandwich Sessions.
Their sound is a lush collision of electric guitars and intricately layered vocals, weaving together influences from alt-rock, shoegaze, grunge, and folk. Underpinned by driving rhythms, their music has been described as both visceral and evocative.
"A sound that is at once spacious and emotionally direct...one of the most exciting new acts in the UK" - Flex Music Blog
"Beautiful example of songwriting and soundscaping" - Louder than War
"Emotionally weighted but never overwrought" - TAGG Magazine
"A lush, shoegaze-influenced offering anchored by lyrical depth and immersive atmospherics" - Earmilk
“Moody in all the right ways, Quaking Aspens deliver a sound that is as interesting as it is beguiling…they’ve been able to create an atmosphere very much their own and their live show is nothing short of hypnotic.” - The Folklore Rooms
"Someone’s still got access to the spell book" - alt77
