Civil Villains + Blisssymbols + Pictures of Fish

About

The Cav Presents Civil Villains, Pictures of Fish and Blisssymbols on the 14th May 2026. **Civil Villains** are an alt-rock/post-hardcore trio from southern England, known for blending intricate, off-kilter structures with raw, honest emotional weight. Their forthcoming second album, A Sleeper, Underneath (mid-2026), marks a shift toward something more open and instinctive. While still rooted in the band’s characteristic contrast — angular guitars, dynamic structures, and unpredictable rhythms — the new material leans into clarity, space, and emotional immediacy. Renowned for their raw live performances, Civil Villains have shared stages with Sparta, Listener, Poly-Math, Bellevue Days, and Kid Kapichi, and have toured independently across the UK and North America, including festival appearances in London, New York, and Quebec City. *www.civilvillains.com* **Blisssymbols** are an alt-rock two-piece forged on the South London scene. Their evolving sound bridges avant-garde experimentation with grounded, traditional songwriting. *https://blisssymbols.bandcamp.com/* **Pictures of Fish** are an indie/ alt-rock band from Brighton with psychedelic and experimental influences. *https://picturesoffish.bandcamp.com*