Guests

Guests are a British experimental and lo-fi group comprising Jessica Higgins and Matthew Walkerdine, drawing discerning listeners into their world of sonic exploration. With an artistic approach that thrives on boundary-pushing textures and understated production, Guests continue to carve out a unique niche within the UK’s vibrant underground music community. Listeners can immerse themselves in recent tracks such as “Arrangements, as in Making Them”, “Melodrama”, and “Talking About Talking”, each offering a glimpse into the duo’s intricate, genre-defying soundscape.

April 2024 saw the release of their album “I wish I was special”, an offering that has quickly become an essential listen among followers of adventurous, lo-fi music. Guests have recently appeared as a support act for MaidaVale at The Sunflower Lounge in Birmingham, further cementing their reputation as compelling performers in the live music circuit.

Those eager to experience Guests in concert will find a string of live dates coming to The Joiners in Southampton throughout October 2026, where the group is billed as a support act for headliners such as THE TUBS, BABY DAVE, TO YO, WORLD NEWS, MILLICHAMP, and NIC-CAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE. Stay connected with Guests and keep an eye on their tour dates to catch their enigmatic sets and discover upcoming gigs.