From Margate shores to European stages, the trio’s rising tide is impossible to ignore
UK-based band TEZ are swiftly making waves with their distinctive blend of indie rock, ambient textures, and neo-psychedelic shimmer. Hailing from Margate, the trio—Owen Mellett, Joe Martin, and Dan Hughes—have evolved from a bedroom-born project into a fully-fledged live phenomenon, collecting over 1 million streams, BBC Radio acclaim, and a Wonderland Magazine premiere along the way. Their music is equal parts therapy and celebration—tracks that trace the contours of vulnerability while radiating hope.
TEZ’s sound is fluid yet focused: sunlit guitars, cascading synths, and rhythms that ripple like sea currents. Drawing from influences like Foals, Palace, and Two Door Cinema Club, their songs are built for those reflective moments when you’re both grounded and dreaming. There’s a tangible warmth in their work, made all the more real by the band’s grassroots approach and community-driven ethos.
That ethos has carried them far. After solidifying their lineup in 2023, TEZ’s first official show was nothing short of epic: a debut gig in the Swiss Alps. From there, they’ve sold out headline shows across the UK and EU, graced notable venues including Camden Assembly, Ramsgate Music Hall, and Notting Hill Arts Club, and completed a BBC-supported UK tour.
Their latest EPs, “The New Era” and “Gloria Runs The Shop”, produced by Ian Flynn (Yussef Dayes, Hozier), mark a sonic maturation—projects brought to life through the unwavering support of fans and organizations like Help Musicians UK. These releases underline what TEZ do best: forging connection through expansive, heartfelt indie that refuses to shy away from emotion.
With over 20 BBC broadcasts, a Wonderland feature, and an ever-growing discography, TEZ are no longer an emerging act—they’re a movement built on authenticity, artistry, and sheer momentum. As Abbie McCarthy put it, “We’ve loved these guys for a little while now.”
Now’s the time to catch TEZ in full stride.
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