Bittersweet indie/alt-folk
Pegasuses are husband and wife duo Dave Miatt and Laura Lamb. Based in Southampton, they write songs that tread the line between humour and heartbreak, inviting audiences to laugh, cry, or ideally, both.
Their debut album, Sea of Joy, produced by Russell Marsden (Band of Skulls/Alberta Cross) at Snook Studio, is out now, and showcases their signature blend of sweet harmonies and darkly comic storytelling.
Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or full-band shows, Pegasuses create a world that’s oddly comforting, slightly surreal, and never quite what it seems.
“Lovely and gently disturbing...well suited to a gig in a cemetery.” — (NYTMG)
"Harmony is at the core of what Pegasuses do, the two of them seem instinctive in how they sing together. Songs are delivered archly, literately, and often with great emotional weight, full of unusual chord progressions and melodies which lend themselves to something a bit special." — (In Common)
ABOUT ‘SEA OF JOY’
Sea of Joy marks an expansion of their sound; fans of their acoustic performances can expect their trademark dual harmonies against a richer backdrop of instrumentation, including pedal steel guitar, synth and percussion.
“I’ve been a devotee of Dave since his Thomas Tantrum days, and now with Lamb’s stunning vocals in the mix, I’ve really loved producing this record.” — Russell Marsden
“Sea of Joy sees the duo elevating their acoustic roots to a richer, more cinematic experience. For those craving music that’s as beautifully unsettling as it is charming, Pegasuses are here to deliver.” — Josh Crowe, Babystep Magazine
TURNER SIMS 'TURN IT UP ASSOCIATES' 2024
Pegasuses were awarded 2024's Turn it Up Associates grant, a development opportunity for musicians, supported by Arts Council England and led by Turner Sims in association with Soco Music Project. This project saw them perform with a full band for the first time at Turner Sims Concert Hall on June 28th, and provided a chance for audiences to hear the songs from Sea of Joy with full instrumentation.