Cold Water Swimmers
Born in early 2018 on the day Mark E Smith died, Cold Water Swimmers' raw, rock n roll take on life has won them many admirers and saw the band tipped by Louder Than War as ones to watch last year.
Their first single "Summer Breeze" was described as "bright fresh, vital and energetic with a snarling and grizzled undercurrent"
"A total masterclass from the trio of Cold Water Swimmers. A perfect band for these times."
Born in Manchester and described as lying between a drunk Smiths and a sober Fall, it's hard to not make the connection but with their punk roots The Maitlands are carving their own unique sound. Their visceral sound channels the dirty aggression of grunge, combining it with elements of modern psych, nu-wave and garage-rock. Propelled by jagged riffs, pounding rhythms and defiant bass” Manchester Evening News
The Maitlands
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