Still Blank

Event ID: MS64330

Sun, Mar 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue: British Music Embassy @ Palm Door on Sixth Patio

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Summary

Still Blank’s sound is a unique blend of shoegaze haze, folk intimacy, and emotionally raw ambient alt-rock grit. With lyrics steeped in people-watching, dreams, nature, and existential observation, their songwriting draws from both introspection and their surroundings. Ben and Jordy met by chance in Liverpool 2 years ago sparking a lightning-in-a-bottle creative partnership. What started as casual jam sessions in a basement quickly evolved, with sessions ranging from stripped-back recordings on a broken classical guitar to studio lock-ins fuelled by long walks through rural Wales and a shared commitment to imperfection. In May 2025 they performed their first show as a band at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Debut single "What About Jane" is a grungy, folk-inflected reflection on identity, societal perception, and the expectations we’re forced to confront to uncover who we really are.

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