Route 86

Route 86 are a Sheffield indie rock four-piece named after the bus that runs past their houses. Not quite the romance of Route 66, perhaps, but considerably more practical when you’ve got rehearsals to get to.

Blending the melodic swagger of Sheffield’s guitar heritage with driving rhythms, chiming guitars and big, festival-ready choruses, they’ve been steadily building their reputation through relentless gigging across the North.

With headline shows at Sidney & Matilda, Network and Vault 27 already under their belts, songs including Simmer Down and The One That Got Away showcase a band increasingly confident in their songwriting and live performances.

They’re still finding their destination, but the engine’s running, the songs are getting stronger and there are plenty of stops ahead.

All aboard.