Debut EP 'Sweet Devastation' is streaming now. Watch video for 'Roommate' below.

Essex indie-rock risers Black Lounge have just released their debut EP ‘Sweet Devastation’. The siz-tracker introduces a band that excel across the indie/alternative spectrum, from uptempo, hook-heavy melodic firecrackers to more emotive, stylish slowburning material. And in vocalist/guitarist George Grant, they have a songwriter who can hone in on the universal experiences of twentysomething life: sometimes with full feeling, at others with a caustic sense of humour.

George says, “Sweet Devastation EP is a collection of stories from a chapter of my life. The EP reflects the headspace I was in over a year ago - and the experiences that shaped us as a band during that period. It represents closing one chapter and moving forward into the next in whatever the scenario might be. The EP captures a moment in time when we wrote and recorded them - I’m really proud of these songs and how we’ve evolved over the past year”.

‘Sweet Devastation’ is the first culmination of George's journey with Black Lounge. Initially effectively a solo project, he redefined them as a band early in 2026 with the addition of Ben Gulik (lead guitar), James Ladds (bass) and Jack Cassidy (drums), providing the musicianship and character that can take them to bigger things. Sharing influences such as  Wunderhorse, Arctic Monkeys, Geese and The Libertines, they have also played gigs alongside the likes of The Molotovs and The Clause.

Building upon The Barfly pop-up and four London gigs last month alone, Black Lounge will celebrate the release of the EP by headlining The Old Blue Last on November 26th. Their December dates will then see them return to The Barfly and play The 100 Club and the Shacklewell Arms.

DECEMBER

5th - London, Camden Rocks - The Barfly

6th - London, The 100 Club

10th - London, Shacklewell Arms