Wheels in Motion

In an ever-changing and evolving music industry, whilst the digital age has transformed many aspects of how artists operate, one thing that will never change is the desire to get in the van and take the music out on the road: live, personal and in your face.

This September at Esquires sees the start of The Wheels In Motion Tour, a three-band bill that will support indie venues up and down the country, showcasing some of the UK’s indie rock talent with The Jacques, The Sukis and Pistol Daisys.

Curated by indie live agency Motion Talent, all three bands are part of the emerging artists on their roster, and the tour aims to boost grassroots touring through indie venues.

First up, London via Bristol trio The Jacques have been carving their way up and down the country and the EU with post-punk legends Public Image Limited in recent times, and since first forming as young teenagers, they’ve supported The Libertines at Hyde Park and played Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds. Their story has been fraught with as many ups as downs, but The Jacques have proved themselves to be true road warriors and survivors. Their fusion of mutant punk, psychedelic grunge and indie rock never fails to hit the spot.

Also joining the tour are Liverpool’s The Sukis, who are making a name for themselves as an alternative rock band on the scene today. Punky, intelligent and an explosive live act, their songs dive deep into the psyche of what it is to be young.

Lastly, Pistol Daisys are on the alt-pop scene with an energy that has quickly earned them a devoted following, blending Glasgow’s grit with heartfelt authenticity to create music that reaches fans across Scotland and Europe. Their live shows convey a whirlwind of raw emotion and connection, filling venues with a sound that blends confessional songwriting with dance-oriented hooks, drawing comparisons to bands like Blondie and mixing pop, rock and electronic elements.

The Wheels In Motion Tour showcases three bands that, although different musically, share a common goal to fire up their engines and hit the road, taking their music to hot and sweaty venues, as it was intended to be heard and felt. All three bands will have new music coming this year as they continue to grow and develop, pushing their sounds in new directions.