Seas of Mirth are a high energy multi-genre band with a interactive deep sea twist… from the East Midlands. Fronted by two co-founding guitarists Al Judders and Tidal Paul since the earliest conception in the late noughties, the band currently dabble in everything from worldly dance beats to wonky disco funk to psychey prog-folk, while the visual element is full on too with UV lights, bubbles, flamboyant white costumes and LED sea creatures on stage and in the crowd.. plus a regular traditional tug of war for good measure. It’s one big sensory experience that has gone down a treat for many years now at festivals such as Glastonbury, Boomtown, Bearded Theory, Nozstock, Isle of Wight, Lindisfarne, Beat Herder, Maui Waui and Camp Bestival.

The single “Dig Out The Moves” achieved the Indie Boulevard award for Best Indie Song in 2023 and the latest album ‘Kriller’ has been toured up, down and accross the UK including gigs with the likes of Henge and 3 Daft Monkeys. PROG Magazine called it “a fun, clever and uplifting experience, like a foam party hosted by Frank Zappa and Tame Impala” and it enjoyed some airplay on 6music. ‘Kriller’ and the 2019 album ‘Sub Marine Dreams’ form the base of the set with big grooves, phat bass and catchy choruses.

“A splendid set” – Mark Radcliffe

“Refreshingly ridiculous” – PROG Magazine

“Seas of Mirth are incomparable. No really, there is no-one to compare them to” – RnR Magazine

“An infectious energy that resonates through every track” – It’s Psychedelic Baby Magazine

“Music capable of changing the world and filling it with boundless happiness” – Indie Boulevard

Current active members

Al Judders: vocals, guitar

C Ball Paul: guitar, vocals

Sally Squidbusiness: keys, percussion

Smitty Clamhands: drums

The Barrel: bass, synth

Zorba: bouzouki

Glen Fingle: mandolin, vocals

Ted Carp: additional guitar

Mickey Bubbles: samples, percussion