Shoegaze, raw edge post hardcore.
Carlisle, England

The story

Four people. One room. The next record.

Aphid are a four-piece alternative band from Carlisle, blending shoegaze, indie and the raw edge of 1990s alternative rock. The band first connected through Keswick School and grew through the local music community.

The band recently appeared on the Roots Stage at Kendal Calling. In October, they plan to record their first album with Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden in Oakland, California.

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Current release

Lilium gazed at the stars

Single ·

Aphid’s first self-authored single.

Recorded with Dominic Smith at Wreck Studios, Carlisle.Mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley at The Atomic Garden, Oakland, California.

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Lilium gazed at the starsAphid · 22 August 2026
A member of Aphid playing bassDebut album film placeholder

Support the record

Help fund the debut album

Support will help Aphid make their first album and bring the October recording plans to life. Full campaign details will be added when the platform and funding goal are confirmed.

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Retail

A small run, when it is ready.

Black Aphid T-shirt with a white band logo

Aphid T

£18 plus VAT and shipping

Black Aphid beanie with a white embroidered logo

Aphid Beenie

£14 plus VAT and shipping

Live

Upcoming shows

Date, time and venue from Aphid’s approved private show record.
Past shows7 verified dates

Gallery

Aphid performing live in black and white
Aphid performing together at The Brickyard
An Aphid bassist performing at The Brickyard
An Aphid bassist performing in black and white
Two Aphid band members performing together at The Brickyard
Aphid performing under the stage lights at The Brickyard
An Aphid guitarist performing under the stage lights
Aphid performing together in black and white
A silhouetted Aphid performance at The Brickyard

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This record starts with the people around it.

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