Pastel

Manchester-linked five-piece Pastel draw inspiration from the north of England's rich history of guitar music, blending the swagger of Oasis with the psychedelia of the Verve. Debuting in 2021 with the EP Deeper Than Holy, the group issued the follow-up, Isaiah, a year later, following a prestigious support slot for Liam Gallagher at his sold-out Knebworth gigs. Their debut album, Souls in Motion, was issued in early 2025, hitting the U.K. Top Ten on release.