Gallops (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Wrexham , Wales, United Kingdom |
Area served | International |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Gallops is an experimental rock and electronica group originating from Wrexham, Wales, established in 2007. The band ceased activity in 2013 but regrouped three years later in 2016.
History
The band came together towards the end of 2007, and their self-produced demo Crutches soon garnered interest from BBC Introducing. In 2009, an early rendition of their song "Lasers" appeared on the compilation Music Sounds Better with Huw Vol. 1, released by Wichita Recordings.
In 2010, Gallops took the spotlight as headliners on the BBC Introducing stage at the Reading and Leeds Festivals and issued a self-titled EP featuring a double A-side 7" record. Their track "Miami Spider" gained additional exposure through its use in a German commercial for O2.
Throughout 2011, the band embarked on extensive tours, including performances at South by Southwest in Austin and The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Their European tours included supporting roles for artists such as Deerhunter, Battles, Maps and Atlases, and 65daysofstatic. In April 2012, they appeared at Tokyo's Kaikoo Popwave festival alongside prominent performers before leading a tour across China in July.
Their first full-length album, Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore, was released on 10 December 2012 under Blood and Biscuits records.
On 28 April 2016, Gallops revealed their reunion along with plans for a live show at Arctangent 2017 and announced work on a second album. Fans remain eager for the release of their third album after an extended period of anticipation.
Band members
- Mark Huckridge – guitar, electronics, keyboards, percussion (2007–present)
- Liam Edwards – drums (2015–present)
- Brad Whyte – guitar, keyboards (2007–present)
Discography
- Studio albums
- Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore (2012)
- Bronze Mystic.. (2017)
- EPs
- S/T (2010)
- Singles
- "Joust" / "Eukodol" (2011)
- "Darkjewel" (2016)
- "Crystal Trap" (2017)