‘Do you know why’ is such an effortlessly giddy track that it provides a pure, joyful dopamine hit even after a dozen listens. The track maintains the energy of the opening, however, peek under the hood, and there’s more going on with rich, ambient synths sitting low in the mix that attests to just how meticulously the track is constructed.
Who are the band members and what do they play?
Chris Leedham – Vocals and Synth Tom Rushton – Guitar Jo Cartledge – Bass Jack Ensor – Drums
How and where did you get together?
We made friends through going to gigs to see other bands around Birmingham, the rest is history.
What are the band’s main influences?
Joy Division, The Cure, The 1975, Sam Fender, Sigur Ros
Have you played any notable gigs, festivals or other events? Likewise radio or TV appearances?
Our singles Sirens, Perfume, I Don’t Believe That I’m Ready, Devils and I’m Not In Love (Now) have all been played on BBC Radio Introducing. I Don’t Believe That I’m Ready was played by Janice Long. Some milestone gigs for us include The BBC. Introducing Live Showcase at The Castle and Falcon, The Birmingham 02 Institute 2 and a sell out show at The Sunflower Lounge.
Do you have any favourable quotes from previous reviews of the band that you’d be happy to share?
‘It’s amazing how quickly you’ve established your sound’ – Stephen Pennell author of the brilliant book King City ‘That’s my favorite song of all time’ – Chris’s Mom
Where was the single/EP/album recorded and who was involved in its production?
We recorded ‘Do You Know Why?’ in Stoke with an extremely talented producer called Andy Gannon.
Can you briefly describe what the song/each song is about?
This song is a victory song coming out the other side of a period of creative suppression brought about by being stuck within the same 4 walls. We want it to be a song you can stick on when you’re happy or sad and take what you need from it, that’s what we do every time we perform it.
