LA grunge band Zephyring have announced their first UK live performance with a headline show at London’s Troubadour on June 10th 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
The show follows the release of their debut EP Hydraphantasy, produced by the late Steve Albini and released via Grunge Pop Records. Recorded on analog tape over two days, the EP captures a raw, live energy rooted in ’90s grunge while blending punk, garage rock and indie influences.
The trio – Taz (vocals, guitar), Billy (bass) and Eric (drums) – channel a heavy, distorted sound reminiscent of Nirvana, The Lemonheads, The Meat Puppets and Fugazi, while carving out their own modern identity.
Reflecting on the experience, Taz paid tribute to Albini’s legacy, describing him as one of the most important figures in rock ‘n’ roll. “His sad and untimely death left a massive void in the music world,” Taz said. “No one will ever get to make an album with him again. I witnessed a heated phone call between him and Bono of U2, where Bono literally was begging Steve to record their ‘rock comeback’ album.
“That’ll never happen now. Nor for any other band. He epitomised integrity and art and was a voice for the real music loyalists. I put him on the same level of respect and admiration as I do Kurt Cobain and John Lennon, and I’m so grateful that I had the opportunity to have him grace my music.”
With their debut UK show, Zephyring bring their intense live energy to London for a one-off performance that celebrates the enduring spirit of grunge and underground rock.
“There are many other songs apart from the Hydraphantasy EP that we did together,” Taz said, “and I’ll do my best to honour his legacy with those unreleased recordings
“Steve went out of his way to create a sound and environment for us so we could create something timeless and magical. We even got to use the drum set that Dave Grohl gave him, as he said the sound would be perfect for us.
“He cared so much about making records. Rest in peace, my dear friend Steve Albini.”
This is a show not to be missed for fans of heavy, raw and uncompromising music.
