ABOUT THE BAND
The Ariston are a rising indie-rock band from London, known for their anthemic choruses, atmospheric guitars and energetic stage chemistry. The four-piece consists of Luca Slade (vocals/guitar), Will Parsonson (bass), Rich Hiett (guitar) and Finn Bunce (drums), combining big melodies with a dynamic, guitar-driven sound.
New single 'Honey, I'd Lie To You', aired exclusively on Radio X with John Kennedy two days before its official release and earned the
X-Posure Daily 'Hot One'. Whereas releases like 'Fiction' and 'Simona' have earned them BBC Introducing support and helped the band secure slots at major festivals including Latitude and Leeds Festival in 2025 and are set to headline the 'ThisFeeling Stage' at Isle of Wight 2026. Alongside these appearances, they’ve built a dedicated following through a relentless gig schedule and a DIY approach to promoting their shows.
Drawing on bands like Inhaler and The Cure, The Ariston write emotionally-charged indie rock anthems that hit just as hard in small rooms as they do on big stages.
TESTIMONIALS
'We love The Ariston's sound. A great group of hard-working and talented lads who deserve to do well. We think they (and their Insta!) are so great, we've offered them an opening slot on our KOKO UK tour.' - The Lottery Winners
'This is glorious!... Love ('Honey, I'd Lie To You') the way it builds. It's got a beautiful melody as well. It is the X-Posure Daily 'Hot One'.
- John Kennedy, Radio X
'I love this band! Top tunes, top lads! Apart from the Spurs lad! (Will Parsonson)' - Jamie Brown, Record Producer, JBJ Recording Studio
'Caught The Ariston live in Oxford. Great show! Stage presence and musicianship on point. We've since had the pleasure of getting to know the boys by working with them on a few collabs. Cool guys. Hard-working, dedicated and, above all, bloody nice chaps!' - Ten of Clubs
'We first saw The Ariston perform in November 2021 in Kingston and were immediately impressed by their professionalism and musicality. Their distinct sound quickly stood out, and their potential was clear. Since then, they’ve been one of our top bands to book, consistently delivering great performances at festivals and large gigs. We’re excited to see them continue to grow in the music industry.' - Kev, The Basement Door
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