The Sticks are a Brighton-based trio renowned for their raw, lo-fi garage sound that channels the spirit of mid-60s teen bands and modern counterparts like The Black Lips and The Coachwhips. Formed in the mid-2000s, the band comprises Stuart, James, and Iain, who frequently swap instruments during live performances, adding a dynamic flair to their shows. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2009, was recorded live onto reel-to-reel tape in a Brighton community center, capturing their unpolished and energetic essence. With high, trebly guitars and rumbling basslines, The Sticks deliver short, urgent, and danceable tracks that resonate with fans of both vintage and contemporary garage rock. ([upsettherhythm.co.uk](https://upsettherhythm.co.uk/thesticks.shtml?utm_source=openai))