Winter Gardens + Snakes

With shimmering synths, atmospheric pads, layered guitars, and the celestial dual harmonies of Ananda Howard and Jasmine Ardley, WINTER GARDENS guide the listener through a vibrant spectrum of dynamic, contrasting sounds. Their music fuses ethereal shoegaze textures with a driving post-punk energy and a brooding gothic undercurrent, while cryptic yet intimate lyrics add to its haunting allure.

Since the band’s inception, Winter Gardens have secured support slots for a number of high-profile names including Echo & The Bunnymen, Gary Numan, Modern English, Piroshka & Pale Blue Eyes. The band have also been regular festival favourites, most recently playing Rockaway Beach in January alongside the likes of OMD, Self Esteem & Peter Hook & The Light. 2024 Has seen the formation of a brand new, confident lineup leading to European performances (Left Of The Dial, Supersonic) & numerous Radio plays (BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing) Music video "Moonjockey" was nominated for four awards & presented Best Music Video at The Prague International Film Awards.

SNAKES
According to Chinese astrology, 2025 is the year of the Snake, which bodes well for one of Chelmsford’s best-loved bands.

2024 saw the trio expand and develop their sound, creating and recording the exquisite songs which comprise their second album, ‘Expo’.

Artists performing live

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