A group of Nether Edge neighbours turned local band are donating proceeds of their Christmas hit to a Sheffield homeless charity.

Amalgaband, formed through a lockdown bubble during the pandemic, are hoping to raise money for The Archer Project.

The video for ‘Rock n Roll Radio Xmas’ was filmed by the band’s percussionist, Flynn Hudson-Dean, on the eerie lockdown streets of Nether Edge.

“The video forces you out of your seat. The spirit of rock and roll and Christmas lives through the band on the video. The celebrative feeling of the season screams of good times and connects us all,” said Ash Gray, the band’s lead singer.

The proceeds of Rock n Radio Xmas, which is available to download on bandcamp, will be donated to the Archer Project – a charity critical in the fight to end homelessness in Sheffield.  

It is open 8.30am – 1pm Monday – Friday, and provides a short assessment before ‘offering a pathway from street homelessness to a settled life.’

The organisation relies on donations from its supporters, and every penny raised by Amalgaband will go towards the project.

The indie rock group have a niche yet charming song-writing theme – holiday celebrations.

‘Long Long Way to Get to You’ for Valentine’s grooving, ‘Seize The Day’ for Easter celebrations and ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio Xmas’ to bring in the Christmas season. New Year’s Eve will be their next inspiration, said Ash.

“We’re an amalgamation of each other and our surroundings,” he added.

This year, with restrictions eased and the once unfeasible dream of playing live now a reality, the band are keen to get the community rock and rolling again. 

Keep your eyes peeled for their next live gig at Cafe #9.