Dutch Uncles

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Dutch Uncles
Origin Marple, Stockport, England
Genres Indie pop
Math pop
New prog
Art rock
Years active 2008–present
Labels Tapete Records (GER)
Love and Disaster (UK)
Memphis Industries (UK)
Website dutchuncles.co.uk
Members Duncan Wallis
Andy Proudfoot
Robin Richards
Daniel "Sped" Spedding
Peter Broadhead

Dutch Uncles are an indie rock band from Marple, England. They are known for their use of atypical time signatures within a pop context.[1] Their influences include several bands such as King Crimson, Steve Reich, XTC and Talking Heads.[2]

Biography

Originally from Marple, the band started playing together in college.[3] They became Dutch Uncles in April 2008, and in early 2009 released their eponymous debut album in Germany with Tapete Records,[4] a German label, recorded at Cloud Hill Studios in Hamburg.[5]

The band returned in 2010 with their UK debut single "The Ink", released through the independent record label Love & Disaster on 31 May 2010.[6] Soon after, the band signed to London label Memphis Industries and released the single "Fragrant" on 1 November 2010.[7] The band's second album entitled Cadenza was released on 25 April 2011.[8] The band toured the UK throughout 2011 including appearances at Reading and Leeds Festivals and stage headline slots at Bestival and Latitude, followed by a European and UK support tour with Wild Beasts.[9]

A third album, Out of Touch, In the Wild, was released on January 14, 2013.[10] The following summer the band supported American rock band Paramore on their European tour.[11] Interestingly, Paramore guitarist Taylor York mentioned Dutch Uncles as one source of inspiration for their 2013 album.[12]

Members

  • Pete Broadhead - Guitar
  • Andy Proudfoot - Drums
  • Robin Richards - Bass guitar
  • Daniel "Sped" Spedding - Guitar
  • Duncan Wallis - Lead vocals & Piano

Discography

Studio albums

Dutch Uncles - Cadenza Album
TitleRecord labelRelease date
Dutch Uncles
Tapete Records
February 2009
Cadenza
Memphis Industries
25 April 2011
Out of Touch, In The Wild
Memphis Industries
14 January 2013

EPs

TitleRecord labelRelease date
Cadenza B-Sides
Memphis Industries
21 June 2011
Godboy EP
Memphis Industries
17 January 2013

Singles

TitleRecord labelRelease date
"Face In"
Tapete Records
December 2008
"Steadycam"
Tapete Records
March 2009
"OCDUC"
Love & Disaster
January 2010
"The Ink"
Love & Disaster
May 2010
"Fragrant"
Memphis Industries
November 2010
"Face In"
Download Only
February 2011
"Cadenza"
Memphis Industries
2 May 2011
"X-O"
Memphis Industries
4 July 2011
"The Ink"
Memphis Industries
September 2011
"Fester"
Memphis Industries
November 2012
"Flexxin"
Memphis Industries
January 2013
"Bellio"
Memphis Industries
May 2013
"Nometo"
Memphis Industries
September 2013

References

  1. ↑ Guardian.co.uk
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/manchester/hi/people_and_places/music/newsid_8902000/8902326.stm
  4. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/manchester/content/articles/2009/02/09/090209_dutch_uncles_feature.shtml
  5. ↑ http://www.clashmusic.com/artists/dutch-uncles
  6. ↑ http://thepigeonpost.wordpress.com/2010/04/22/exclusive-dutch-uncles-the-ink/
  7. ↑ http://www.the-fly.co.uk/news/article/8393/Dutch-Uncles-Unveil-New-Single/
  8. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/g94z
  9. ↑ http://www.shout4music.com/live/dutch-uncles-announce-new-single-and-tour-with-wild-beasts
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ http://www.rockhal.lu/de/news/news/detail/dutch-uncles-to-support-paramore/
  12. ↑ http://www.nme.com/news/paramore/68662

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