Beam Noir

Beam Noir, an alternative rock band from Stockport, play Soup in Manchester. The night brings the group's pop, rock and indie sound to a city venue that hosts concerts and shows.

Beam Noir write and record from their studio in Stockport, creating an alternative rock sound that draws on influences well beyond the genre. Four consecutive releases have received airplay on BBC Radio 1. For their recordings they worked in South Wales with producer Gethin Pearson, whose credits include Kele, JAWS and Mallory Knox, and the resulting music keeps the band's roots while carrying the spirit of their hometown.

Their songs combine large melodic hooks with driving guitars and groove-led rhythms. The band's debut EP, Petrichor, takes its name from the scent that rises after heavy rain and deals with self-reflection, personal growth and moving forward. The songwriting is emotionally direct, and the choruses are built so that audiences can join in, which suits festival crowds.

Soup hosts concerts and shows in Manchester, and this evening is aimed at listeners who enjoy guitar-driven alternative music with pop-leaning hooks.