Guilt Trip

Guilt Trip bring their pop‑punk and alternative rock mix to Electric Ballroom in London on 16 October 2026. Formed in Calgary in 1997, the band forged a sound rooted in fast, tight rhythms and guitars that snap and surge, then shade it with moodier alt textures. Live, they keep it straight to the point: riffs that bite and ring out, bass lines that drive hard, drums that flip from sprint to heavy stomp, and vocals that balance grit with melody.

On stage the energy stays high and the songs come quick, stacked with catchy turns and breakaway bridges built for a room that wants to move. The set tends to swing between punchy bursts and mid‑tempo burners, leaving just enough space for a slow build before the next hit lands. You hear the Calgary DIY streak in the way they strip things back to essentials, and the years together in how tightly they lock in and play the dynamics.

If you’re into late‑90s punk crossed with the weight of alt rock, this date is a clean hit of that blend: no frills, plenty of hooks, and a band that knows how to kick a room into gear without overplaying the moment.