Biography

Fragile Creatures are an indie rock band from Brighton whose music lives at the crossroads of contrasts—melodic yet gritty, nostalgic yet forward-thinking. Formed by longtime school friends Adam Kidd, Aaron Neville, and Tom Alty, the band emerged from the city’s vibrant music scene in 2012, joined by James Crump (drums) and Adam Whittles (bass). Their debut album And Other Wild Things (2016) and follow-up Punk Yacht (2020), along with the Fragile Creatures EP (2015) and Heart Beat EP (2019), showcase a wide range of influences—from Britpop to ’80s pop-rock—earning praise from BBC 6Music and Absolute Radio.

In 2020, when live performance became impossible, the band adapted by embracing remote recording and launching their #TuesdayTunes video series on YouTube—keeping the creative momentum alive and connecting with fans in new ways and starting a tradition of revisiting studio recordings with live-from-the-rehearsal-room session takes.

This independent spirit powered the creation of their third album, Play Both Sides, released on March 28, 2025. Rich in harmony and emotional depth, it marks a creative high point for the band. Written and shaped during the pandemic—and amid a whirlwind of life events for main songwriter Adam Kidd, including marriage, fatherhood, teacher training, and starting a new job—the album explores duality in all its forms: disillusionment and hope, clarity and chaos.

It’s a bold, thoughtful collection that balances studio craftsmanship with the raw immediacy of live performance. The title track sets the tone, asking us to reflect on a world increasingly defined by division and conflict - key themes for the record. Songs like “Garden of Eden” and “Don’t Know What To Do” pulse with energy and urgency, while more reflective moments such as “Frozen” and “Raised By Fools” reveal the band’s lyrical depth and emotional range.

Over the years, Fragile Creatures have embraced a true DIY approach—writing, recording, and releasing music on their own terms, and steadily building a loyal following. With Play Both Sides, they’ve created an album that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant—a record for anyone caught between contradictions, trying to find their way through.

Order Play Both Sides on vinyl from ElasticStage: https://elasticstage.com/fragilecreatures/releases/play-both-sides-album

Download from Bandcamp:
https://fragilecreatures.bandcamp.com/album/play-both-sides

Fragile Creatures are:
Adam Kidd – vocals, guitar
Aaron Neville – vocals, keyboards
Tom Alty – lead guitar, vocals
James Crump – drums
Adam Whittles – bass, vocals

Fragile Creatures (L-R: Adam Kidd, Adam Whittles, James Crump, Aaron Neville, Tom Alty.)