Excited to announce that Willie J Healey will be joining us for an acoustic instore from 1pm on Saturday 26th August. Is Willie J Healey your favourite artists’ favourite artist? You better believe it. Alex Turner, Joe Talbot of IDLES, Jamie T and Orlando Weeks are among those who believe, most having come onboard following the Neil Young-meets-The Beatles-meets Elvis Costello charms of his 2020 album ‘Twin Heavy’. He's back with the funk and soul influenced 'Bunny', a sneak peek...

We're starting 2023 off right with an instore performance from the excellent Rozi Plain on Monday 16th January. Rozi will be playing a short set in the shop itself to promote the release of her brand new album 'Prize'. The follow-up to the acclaimed 'What A Boost', 'Prize' promises to be her most upbeat and daring yet, featuring a cast of some 15 musicians including appearances from frequent collaborator Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) and British sax poet Alabaster...

SUPER EXCITING LAST MINUTE INSTORE ANNOUNCEMENT. We're thrilled to announce that The Big Moon will be returning to Sound Knowledge! They'll be playing an acoustic set in the shop at 1pm sharp on Saturday 15th October (National Album Day) and signing copies of their brand new album 'Here Is Everything'. Written during the Covid lockdowns as singer-guitarist Juliette Jackson became a mother and recorded in a homemade studio built by drummer Fern Ford, 'Here Is Everything' explores the immense emotional...

We're delighted to welcome acclaimed Americana duo Native Harrow on Friday 18th November. They'll be playing a short set in the shop from 7pm in support of their new album 'Old Kind of Magic'. The band, made up of songwriter and vocalist Devin Tuel and guitarist Stephen Harms, relocated from the States to Brighton in early 2021 and used the experience of finding themselves in a new place filled with unfamiliar faces, sounds, and sights, to fuel their creative voices...

We're delighted to announce that indie quintet Gently Tender will be joining us for an exclusive performance at The Royal Oak on Tuesday 30th August to promote the release of their debut album 'Take Hold Of Your Promise!'. Arising as an outlet for singer-guitarist Sam Fryer, formerly of NME faves Palma Violets, Gently Tender features his former bandmates Will and Pete along with Celia from previous SK guests The Big Moon and guitarist Adam Brown. 'Take Hold Of Your Promise!'...

We're rounding off a busy April with a genuine instore as indie folk duo Memorial will be joining us for an acoustic set in the shop from 6pm on Saturday 30th. Forming from the song idea voice memos that bandmates Jack and Ollie pinged between Brighton and Manchester, Memorial have quickly gathered momentum, signing to the esteemed Communion label and supporting US alt-country queen Courtney Marie Andrews. Their eponymous debut album is produced by multiple-time SK guest Lucy Rose and...

RSD LIVE IS BACK! After two pandemic-enforced fallow years, we're delighted to announce the return of our RSD Live event on Sunday 24th April. We'll be presenting an extended afternoon of great live music at The Royal Oak and we can reveal this year's bumper crop! Emily Barker - The Australian singer-songwriter is one of our most capped performers, with a string of acclaimed solo and collaborative projects to her name. Previously named Americana UK Artist of the Year, her...

Bear's Den return to Sound Knowledge! The much loved folk-rock duo gave us a brilliant night in 2019 when they joined us for the release of the acclaimed 'So that you might hear me'. The band are back with new album 'Blue Hours' and we're delighted to welcome Davie and Kev back for an exclusive acoustic set at The Royal Oak on Sunday 15th May from 7pm. For a band renowned for the emotional resonance of their songwriting, 'Blue Hours'...