Who are they?
Muddi Brooke are a UK alt-rock trio from Derby, bringing a blend of grunge, alt-rock, and punk energy with big choruses and raw emotion. Theyโre one of those bands that instantly make you think โthese belong on a festival stageโ โ loud, moody, and full of bite.
Formed in the late 2010s, Muddi Brooke have been steadily building a buzz across the UKโs underground rock scene, earning comparisons to Wolf Alice, Paramore, and Hole โ but with their own Midlands twist.
โก The Sound
What you get with Muddi Brooke:
- ๐ธ Dirty riffs โ heavy, fuzz-driven guitars with grunge overtones.
- ๐ค Distinctive vocals from Brooke โ a mix of vulnerability and raw power.
- ๐ฅ Punchy rhythms โ driving songs forward with serious live energy.
- ๐ฅ Hooks that stick โ every songโs got that โfestival crowd singalongโ potential.
Think 90s Seattle grunge colliding with modern alt-rock โ the kind of sound thatโs both nostalgic and fresh.
๐ช The Band โ Line-Up
- Brooke โ Vocals & Guitar (the voice and the fire behind the band)
- Anna Melidone โ Bass (low-end thunder, adds the groove and grit)
- Danica Smalley โ Drums (powerhouse keeping the chaos tight)
๐ฟ Music So Far
Muddi Brooke have dropped a string of singles and an EP thatโve turned heads in the UK rock press and across radio stations like Kerrang! Radio and Planet Rock.
- โDevilโ โ dark, driving alt-rock anthem that showcased their grunge roots.
- โLiverpool Guyโ โ cheeky, energetic track full of punky swagger.
- โFake Itโ โ melodic but heavy, showing off their versatility.
- โLunacyโ โ a live favourite, combining attitude with a chorus that slaps.
Their EP โLunacyโ (2021) cemented them as one of the UKโs most exciting up-and-coming rock acts.
๐ช Live Reputation โ Loud, Lairy & Lush
Muddi Brooke are at their best on stage. Theyโve been hammering the UK circuit, playing everything from small sweaty clubs to festival slots.
Highlights:
- Played Y Not Festival and Bearded Theory, getting rave reviews.
- Shared stages with other rising UK acts, proving they can hold their own in any line-up.
- Built a reputation for high-energy shows full of snarling riffs and singalong choruses.
Their gigs feel like a mix of grunge catharsis and punk chaos โ messy in the best way.
๐ด The Vibe
- Fierce and fiery โ unapologetically loud and proud.
- Grunge heart with modern polish โ think Nirvana meets Paramore.
- Grassroots heroes โ grafting it out in the UK scene, winning fans the old-school way.
๐ The Future
Muddi Brooke are still on the rise, but theyโve already proven theyโve got the riffs, songs, and stage presence to make waves. With more festival slots and talk of new music, the next couple of years could see them break out as one of Britainโs leading modern alt-rock exports.
๐ง Final Verdict:
Muddi Brooke are gritty, grungy, and gloriously loud โ the kind of band that makes you want to dive into the pit with one hand in the air and the other clutching a pint. One to watch, and one to see live ASAP. ๐ด๐ฅ
