Hoggboy
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Founder | Tom Hogg |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Sheffield , England |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Hoggboy was an indie rock group originating from Sheffield, England, established in 2001. The band consisted of lead vocalist Tom Hogg, guitarist Hugh Smith, bassist Andrew Bailey, and drummer Richy Westley. Over their active years, they produced two studio albums before their dissolution in 2005. Subsequently, Hogg and Bailey went on to create the band The Hosts.
History
Sheffield native Tom Hogg, previously involved with Seafruit and Chicken Legs Weaver, founded Hoggboy and launched their own imprint named "Sobriety Records." Their discography includes two albums: the initial release Or 8?, which was produced by Richard Hawley alongside Chris Thomas, followed by Seven Miles Of Love. These records collectively yielded five singles.
Early acclaim came from publications such as the NME, which described them as "gloriously cocky and casually brilliant." Additional endorsement was provided by Kerrang!, Channel 4, and BBC Radio 1’s Steve Lamacq, who noted their fusion of Sheffield's rock ethos with American rock'n'roll elements. Hoggboy toured supporting prominent bands like The Strokes and The White Stripes. Nonetheless, the group later became linked to the negative reaction against the garage rock wave in England, partly influenced by Hogg’s outspoken media persona.
After three years together, Hoggboy disbanded in 2005. In 2007, Tom Hogg and Andrew 'Fingers' Bailey formed The Hosts, maintaining their collaborative relationship with Richard Hawley, who regarded Hoggboy as a "great lost Sheffield band" with significant promise. Drummer Richy Westley went on to join Reverend and The Makers before co-founding Strange And Partners in 2009; this project also included guitarist Hugh Smith until his relocation to Edinburgh.
Singles
- "So Young" / "Call Me Suck" (2002)
- "Shouldn't Let the Side Down" (2002) UK #74
- "Upside Down" (2002)
- "Believe" (2004)
- "400 Boys" (2005)
Albums
- Or 8? (2002)
- Seven Miles Of Love (2004)