Childhood (band)

Childhood
Childhood at Rhythms of the World Festival, Hitchin 2014
Background information
Origin	Nottingham, England[1]
Genres	Indie pop, Lo-fi
Years active	2010-present
Labels	Marathon Artists/House Anxiety
Website	www.childhoodband.com
Members	Ben Romans-Hopcraft Leo Dobsen Daniel Salamons Jonny Williams
Past members	Daniel Ajegbo

Childhood are an English rock band formed in 2010 in Nottingham by South Londoners Ben Romans-Hopcraft and Leo Dobsen whilst studying at University of Nottingham.^[2]

The duo first gained attention after uploading a couple of demos online.^[3] After recruiting bassist Daniel Salamons and drummer Daniel Ajegbo, the band gigged around Nottingham before signing to House Anxiety/Marathon Artists and released their debut single "Blue Velvet" in October 2012. Following the departure of Daniel Ajegbo and re-basing themselves in South London, the band recruited Jonny Williams and released second single "Solemn Skies" on 10 June 2013.^[4][5] The single was produced by Rory Attwell, formerly of Test Icicles.^[6]

The band released their debut album "Lacuna" on 11 August 2014. Produced by Dan Carey, the album was preceded by the single "Falls Away" in June.

Discography

Singles

Albums

Members

• Ben Romans-Hopcraft – vocals, guitar
• Leo Dobsen – guitar
• Daniel Salamons – bass guitar
• Jonny Williams – drums

Former members

• Daniel Ajegbo – drums

References