The Ferret presents:
TWO TONNE MACHETE
ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES
DOUBLE NEGATIVE
Friday 9th Jan
The Ferret, Preston
7pm - 11pm
FREE ENTRY
TWO TONNE MACHETE:
TWO TONNE MACHETE are a feminist alt punk band who make authentic, high energy, feel good punk anthems based in North West England and North Wales. Fronted by Emily’s powerful vocals and guitars, their sound is bass-driven, melodic and unrelenting—landing somewhere between Mannequin Pussy, IDLES, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Distillers. Fiercely political and unapologetic, their songs tackle misogyny, control, toxic masculinity, sexuality and dissent with full-throttle energy and depth, keeping punk ethos front and centre.
Proudly DIY yet fast gaining momentum, TTM have been featured on BBC Introducing Merseyside and Radio X (John Kennedy), nominated for Radio Wigwam’s Best Band, and won Best Band and Best Song at the Punk AF Awards 2025. With standout festival appearances at Focus Wales, Manchester Punk Festival and Rebellion Festival, they’re building serious buzz. Their latest single “PIGS, PIGS” dropped November 2025, with more new music and a debut EP landing summer 2026—expect power, melody and a band very much on the rise.
ONE DIMENSIONAL CREATURES:
Born in the industrial shadows of Greater Manchester, One Dimensional Creatures are a visceral backlash against the neoliberal rot of modern Britain. Blending the fury of alt-punk, post-punk dissonance and sludge-soaked stoner-grunge, the four-piece have been forging a raw, confrontational sound since mid-2023.
Their debut album Tolerance Paradox is a snarling manifesto: protest music for a world on fire. From the fuzz-drenched assault of “Freedom is Hate” to the anthemic rage of “Bleed the Markets”, it delivers biting lyricism and cathartic noise in equal measure. With UK gigs and festivals under their belt and radio support across the country, One Dimensional Creatures are building momentum fast—uncompromising, political and impossible to ignore.
RGM Magazine described their sound as “IDLES mixed with The Murder Capital with a smattering of Joy Division and a healthy dose of old-skool punk”. But One Dimensional Creatures aren't chasing comparisons, they're building a body of work that's confrontational, cathartic, and unmistakably their own.
DOUBLE NEGATIVE:
Double Negative deliver dynamic alt-rock from the heart, hailing from Bolton in Greater Manchester with a sound that’s visceral, melodic and unfiltered. Their music blends soaring hooks, punchy riffs and emotive songwriting into a live set that’s both anthemic and deeply personal, drawing in fans of intense, guitar-driven alt rock. Whether it’s soaring choruses or gritty rock swagger, they’re guaranteed to bring raw power and honest emotion to every stage they hit.