Fightmilk

Fightmilk are a London-based four-piece who write sweaty, loud, shouty pop songs. Formed in the beer gardens of South London in 2015, the band quickly drew attention with their debut album Not With That Attitude (Reckless Yes, 2018) - singled out by Drowned In Sound for its “package of massive, Godzilla-heft hooks” and “crack–like melodies.” Gaining support from 6Music and Radio X, the band swiftly hopped in the van to play shows with the likes of Art Brut, Desperate Journalist and Nova Twins, as well as touring Germany.

The band’s eighth year in action has seen them writing and recording their third album, to be released in late 2024 on Fika Recordings. Fightmilk have turned the distortion up and the indiepop down with rougher and rawer songs about body image, death, and being fired from bridesmaid duty.

FFO: Weezer | Superchunk | The Breeders | Bully | Cheekface.

Why we love them at The Autumn Store: Fightmilk first came onto our radar with the really wonderful 'I'm Starting to Think You Don't Even Want to Go to Space' - even if I increasingly don't want to go to space because that's what Elon Musk wants me to do. They continued to release good stuff and never played Birmingham. Anyway, last year I saw them do a fantastic set at the Cambridge Indiepop All-dayer, it was fantastic - did I say it was fantastic - and therefore gig offers followed!

Listen to Fightmilk: https://fightmilkisaband.bandcamp.com/

Wiiince

Support comes from local four piece Wiiince who have played in and around Birmingham (and beyond) for many years, ably supporting excellent bands such as Martha and Milky Wimpshake when they come to town.

They write short and catchy pop songs that bring joy to the world.

Why we love them at The Autumn Store: Why would we not! They've been a playing perfectly formed lo-fi pop songs for ages now. Obviously they feature members of former Autumn Store stalwarts Ace Bushy Striptease but to shout too loudly about that feels like it would take away from the things that make Wiince unique and lovable in their own right. We're delighted to welcome them to their Autumn Store debut.

Listen to Wiiince: https://wiiince.bandcamp.com/