Biography
Guilty Pleasure are an up-and-coming Teesside-based four-piece alternative / emo band comprising Skye Ramsey (vocals and guitar), Stefan Petty (lead guitar), Even Allinson (bass) and Rhys Jones (drums). They combine old-school emo influences with their own unique rock and pop style.
Formed whilst at college in Middlesbrough, Guilty Pleasure now have a settled line-up and have been gigging successfully across the North of England for over two years. They released three online singles in 2024. With more releases and live shows in the pipeline, 2025 promises to be their biggest year yet!
Influences
Guilty Pleasure’s musical influence comes from bands such as:
- My Chemical Romance
- Fall Out Boy
- The Used
They also take inspiration from a number of female fronted artists / bands such as:
- Avril Lavigne
- Paramore
Social media
Links to music
Reviews of Guilty Pleasure
“As a band they are hard working and extremely organised” (Millie Jackson, 2025)
“I thoroughly enjoy every one of their gigs and enjoy watching the chemistry they all have on stage” (Millie Jackson, 2025)
“Their brand of emo with a modern twist went down well” (T-T-Teeside blog, 2025)
Biggest Achievements
. Supported touring bands Labyrinthine Oceans and GULZ at the prestigious Cluny Newcastle
. Played Last Train Home festival in Darlington in 2024
. Played Stockton Calling Festival in April 2025
. Released 3 singles in 2024 including their debut single
. Sold out their first headline shows in Newcastle and Leeds
. Played an almost sold out show at The Georgian Theatre in Stockton
Venues Guilty Pleasure have played
- NE Volume – Stockton-On-Tees
- Georgian Theatre – Stockton-On-Tees
- The Green Room – Stockton-On Tees
- Middlesbrough Town Hall – Middlesbrough
- Disgraceland – Middlesbrough
- Cafe Etch – Middlesbrough
- The Forum – Darlington
- The Studio – Hartlepool
- The Clippy – Hartlepool
- The Halt – Redcar
- The Cluny – Newcastle
- The Globe – Newcastle
- Little Buildings – Newcastle
- Royal Park Cellars – Leeds
Contact information
Email – guiltypleasure.band05@gmail.com
