Gig Preview: Industry Standard with The Caroline Bomb Zero Sun
Tuesday 5th May – The Victoria, Birmingham – 7:30 pm
A night of chaotic creativity, alt‑rock grit and post‑grunge punch arrives at The Victoria on Tuesday, 5th May, as Industry Standard headline, joined by special guests The Caroline Bomb and Zero Sun.
London’s Industry Standard are not your typical guitar band. They’re a full‑blown, surrealist experience. The four‑piece operate somewhere between punk show and absurdist theatre, led by their Cuban‑Italian frontperson whose unhinged, game‑show‑host charisma turns every performance into a wild, unpredictable carnival.
Their self‑coined “Wonky Tonk Swamp Pop™” smashes together discordant riffs, disco grooves, hardcore flashes, country twang and industrial noise, creating something brash, bizarre and instantly recognisable. Expect immersive storytelling, handmade props, captivating costumes and DIY theatrics, including their infamous rewired telephone mic, pulling audiences into an uncanny, cartoon‑like world where humour and chaos suddenly give way to something raw and intimate.
With sold‑out support slots for Warmduscher and Shelf Lives, and a debut album currently in the works, Industry Standard are fast becoming one of the UK’s most compelling underground acts.
Coventry’s The Caroline Bomb bring a blast of indie‑punk energy straight from the heart of the city centre. Expect punchy rhythms, sharp hooks and a no‑nonsense attitude, the perfect middle slot for a night built on personality and punch.
Birmingham’s Zero Sun open the evening with their alt‑rock/post‑grunge sound: heavy, melodic and full of atmosphere. Their music sits comfortably between 90s grit and modern alternative edge, setting the tone for a night of loud, expressive and emotionally charged performances.
A brilliantly off‑kilter Tuesday night of punk‑theatre chaos, indie‑punk bite and grunge‑soaked alt‑rock, ideal for anyone who loves live music that’s bold, strange and bursting with character.