Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods hit The Pearl in Vancouver, BC, on May 22, 2026. Formed in Nottingham, the duo of vocalist Jason Williamson and producer Andrew Fearn crafts a lean mix of post-punk, spoken word and minimal hip-hop: looped drum patterns, clipped bass lines and a voice that fires everyday stories with a dry regional bite. Their lyrics circle precarious work, small-town drift and social tension, a thread running through records like Austerity Dogs, Divide and Exit and English Tapas.

Live, the setup stays bare and direct: Fearn at the laptop triggering beats, Williamson at the mic, turning lines into steady, percussive chants. No guitar wall, no frills, just the backbone of rhythm and words pushed to the front. Over time, collaborations with The Prodigy or Billy Nomates have dotted their path, but the core remains tightly focused on blunt grooves and clear-cut narratives.

Expect a set that moves fast, anchored by repetitive hooks and spoken delivery that cuts close to the bone. Special guests open the night before the duo takes over the room.