About
“Powerful alt-pop for your ears and amazing visuals for your eyes.”
- Nick Roberts, BBC Introducing in the North East
PENSACOLA MIST crafts high-contrast synth-pop where slick electronics collide with an electric, visceral energy. This magnetic trio has built a reputation on their formidable live show, defined by powerhouse vocals that soar over their soundscapes and a customised light display that turns their set into a fully immersive experience. The result is a sound so commanding that NE Volume Magazine quickly placed them on its list of the ‘Top 10 NE Artists to See Live.’
Based across North East England and Scotland, the Pensacola Mist sound is rooted in the synths and cinema of the 1980s, channeling that era's distinct aesthetic into modern electronic pop music. Beyond the stage, the trio has built a significant following, amassing over a million yearly streams worldwide. Their compelling sonic vision has garnered attention from national tastemakers, earning them radio play on both BBC Radio 6 and BBC Introducing.
‘You are going to absolutely LOVE them’
- H from Steps (Pop Legend)
‘TOP 10 NORTH EAST ACTS TO SEE LIVE’
- NE Volume Magazine
Oliver Payn (Lead Vox/Bass) oozes laidback vibes, with an impressive vocal range backed by his driven-yet-melodic bass style.
Daniel Lee Cox (Synth/Guitar/Vox) uses an array of digital and physical instruments to deliver a larger-than-life soundscape and dazzling lighting effects show.
Melissa McNaught (Vox) uses her deathly-sweet vocals to add a huge new dynamic to live shows and recordings.
The result is catchy, upbeat Friday night synth-pop delivered with a dark and deeply melancholic edge. Pensacola Mist promises an absolutely unique show—a sonic and visual journey that defies the typical band experience.
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AS HEARD ON:
"Best use of shared male/female
vocals in synthwave. If Fleetwood Mac got back in the studio and tried to soundtrack Stranger Things they might hope to be as good as Pensacola Mist"
- Teases and Dares
Pensacola Mist is fast becoming my favourite wave to ride in this music scene. Impeccable production,
beautiful vocals, wonderful aesthetics.
What more could you want?
- Neon Fawkes
Pensacola Mist is a band to pay attention to. Not only do they deliver those wonderful nostalgic vibes we all love, but also a fresh and original sound that music desperately needs now.
- The Quarantine Club