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Weirds (band)

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Weirds
OriginLeeds, England
Genres
Years active2013–present
Labels
MembersAidan Razzall
Zachary Thomas
Matthew Vaughan
Alex Dutton-Taylor
Past membersDavid Nash

Weirds (band)[edit]

Weirds are a four piece rock band from Leeds, UK, formed in 2013, consisting of lead vocalist and keyboardist Aidan Razzall, guitarist Zachary Thomas, bassist Matthew Vaughan, and drummer Alex Dutton-Taylor. They are currently signed to Alcopop! Records..[1] To date, the band have released one studio album, one extended play and numerous singles. The band cite The Black Angels[2] and David Lynch[3] as some of their influences.

Biography[edit]

The band have described their sound as 'progressive dissonance'[4] and 'amphibious'[5], however across their collected material, their sound generally falls into noise rock, psychedelic, sludge, post punk and krautrock genres. Jamie Milton of DIY Magazine described their sound as 'a deranged take on sludgy, in-your-face noise.'[6]

Weirds are known for their visceral live performances, often resulting in the entire band playing within the audience themselves. Mike Diver of The Quietus described Weirds' live performance as 'this is attack music, and to feel the bite is fantastic.'[7]

The band have performed at major festivals in the UK and Europe, including Reeperbahn Festival,[8] Download Festival[9], The Great Escape,[10] 2000 Trees,[11] Truck Festival[12], Leefest: The Neverland[13], Handmade Festival[14], Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia[15] and Live at Leeds[16]. Weirds have also toured with The Wytches[17], Pulled Apart By Horses[18], Tigercub[19], God Damn[20], DZ Deathrays[21], Spring King[22] and have played one off shows with Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes[23], Follakzoid[24], and Psychic Ills.[25]

Weirds' debut album 'Swarmculture' was released on May 26th 2017[26] on Alcopop! Records. It was widely praised, with Kerrang! Magazine hailing it as 'one of the best British debut albums of 2017',[27] and 'an album that creeps and insinuates itself, slowly and methodically under your skin.'[28] Upset Magazine described it as 'a phenomenal debut'[29] and 'in Swarmculture, Weirds have declared themselves exceptional in their world of blistering, otherworldly rock'.[29]

'Swarmculture' contains the three singles 'Valley of Vision'[30], 'Phantom[31]' and 'Old World Blues'[32].

The album was recorded[33] over a five week period at Nave Studios in Leeds, with producer Matt Peel, known for his previous work with Eagulls, Bad Breeding and Pulled Apart By Horses. Following the release of the album, Weirds toured the UK and Europe extensively, both headlining and supporting larger acts.

The artwork for 'Swarmculture' was created with the help of Steve Ludwin[34], an internationally renowned venomist and snake enthusiast, known for his previous video work with the US band A Place To Bury Strangers[35]. Ludwin also featured in the VICE documentary 'Getting High Injecting Snake Venom'[36]. The artwork features a Costan Rican palm viper inside an infinitely mirrored box, and was shot in London by photographer Joseph Ironmonger[37]

The band's Facebook page was hacked repeatedly during their debut album campaign, receiving widespread coverage from the likes of Vice Magazine.[38]

Weirds are currently working on their sophomore album, anticipated in late 2018.

Discography[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

EP's[edit]

Singles[edit]

Rarities/Remixes[edit]

  • 'Weird Sun (Game_Program Edit) – 2016[47]
  • 'Old World Blues (K-Lone Edit) – 2016[48]
  • 'Blood Test (Kelkut Remix) – 2016[49]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Weirds | Alcopop! Records". www.ilovealcopop.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  2. ↑ "30 seconds interview: Weirds - M Magazine". M magazine: PRS for Music online magazine. 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  3. ↑ "Weirds introduce themselves ahead of Deaf Institute showcase". Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  4. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture album review". Prog. 2017-07-27. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  5. ↑ "Introducing: Weirds launch debut album Swarmculture". GigRadar. 2017-05-24. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  6. ↑ "WEIRDS share sludge-covered 'Blood Test' track". DIY. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  7. ↑ "The Quietus | News | LIVE REPORT: The Great Escape Festival". The Quietus. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  8. ↑ "Reeperbahn Festival 2017". Songkick. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  9. ↑ "Download 2016 Stage Times: The Full List". TeamRock. 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  10. ↑ "The Great Escape Festival 2017: full lineup - NME". NME. 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  11. ↑ "Weirds: "We're super excited for 2000trees" | Upset". Upset. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  12. ↑ "Alcopop! Records at Truck Festival 2017". www.ilovealcopop.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  13. ↑ "Weirds at LeeFest: The Neverland, Kent on 12 Aug 2017". Weirds. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  14. ↑ "Home". www.handmadefestival.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  15. ↑ "WEIRDS – Liverpool Psych Fest". www.liverpoolpsychfest.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  16. ↑ "Live At Leeds 2017 - festival preview - Louder Than War". Louder Than War. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  17. ↑ "The Wytches announce UK tour with Vulgarians and Weirds on selected dates - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  18. ↑ "Weirds and Crows to play selected dates of Pulled Apart by Horses' UK tour - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  19. ↑ "NEWS: Tigercub announce UK tour supports and Brighton headline show!". DEAD PRESS! | Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more!. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  20. ↑ "Generator North East". generator.org.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  21. ↑ "VIDEO & TOUR NEWS: WEIRDS release video for 'Old World Blues', tour with DZ Deathrays in September | Local Sound Focus". Local Sound Focus. 2017-09-15. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  22. ↑ "Supports announced for Spring King 2018 UK tour – The Moshville Times". www.moshville.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  23. ↑ "Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes premier new video for 'Devil Inside Me'! - SOUNDCHECK - LIVE". SOUNDCHECK - LIVE. 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  24. ↑ "FLLAKZOID Plus Weirds - Gig at Leeds Brudenell Social Club". www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  25. ↑ "Psychic Ills Usa Sacred Bones Records Plus Guest Support WEIRDS UNDERGROUND YOUTH - Gig at Leeds Brudenell Social Club". www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  26. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  27. ↑ "Premiere: Leeds' Weirds Get Sludgy On The Ferocious Old World Blues — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  28. ↑ "PressReader.com – Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 "Weirds – Swarmculture | Upset". Upset. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  30. ↑ "Weirds run for their lives in video for 'Valley of Vision' - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  31. ↑ "Weirds premiere new track 'Phantom', announce debut album | Upset". Upset. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  32. ↑ "Premiere: Leeds' Weirds Get Sludgy On The Ferocious Old World Blues — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  33. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  34. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  35. ↑ "Music Video: Supermaster (A Place to Bury Strangers)". xFilm | London Video Production Company. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  36. ↑ VICE (2013-01-17), Getting High Injecting Snake Venom, retrieved 2018-02-04
  37. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  38. ↑ "How a Band's Facebook Was Hacked and Turned into a Meme Hub". Noisey. 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  39. ↑ "Weirds - Swarmculture". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  40. ↑ "Weirds - Weird Sun". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  41. ↑ "Weirds - Crocodile / Yolk". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  42. ↑ "Weirds - Off The Hook / Heavy Rain". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  43. ↑ "Weirds - Weird Sun". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  44. ↑ "Weirds run for their lives in video for 'Valley of Vision' - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  45. ↑ "Weirds premiere new track 'Phantom', announce debut album | Upset". Upset. 2017-03-20. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  46. ↑ "Premiere: Leeds' Weirds Get Sludgy On The Ferocious Old World Blues — Kerrang!". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  47. ↑ "Weirds - Weird Sun". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  48. ↑ "Weirds - Weird Sun". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.
  49. ↑ "Weirds - Weird Sun". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-02-04.


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