GM26 Field Notes - Pigeon

Posted July 1, 2026

Round 6 of Field Notes - today we’re shining a spotlight on Pigeon ...

Who...
This Margate-based five-piece blend Afro-disco, post-punk, funk and psychedelic influences. Born out of an impromptu post-pub band session, the band are known for their energetic live performances, multilingual vocal and infectious, genre crossing grooves.

For fans of...

  • Motrik
  • William Onyeabor
  • Alexis Taylor
  • Joshua Idehen
  • Ata Kak

Where can you see them
Chai Wallahs, Friday!

In 3 words...
Euphoric, vibrant, joyous

What to listen to?
Start with 'Miami'. Afro-disco rhythms, post-punk energy
Then try 'Black James Dean'. A charasmstic and poiltically charged groove-heavy track