The Capes (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Founder | Kris Barratt, Richard Gladman, Rupert Cresswell, Rupert Phelps |
| Headquarters | South London , United Kingdom |
| Products | Indie rock music |
The Capes was an indie rock group consisting of five members from South London, recognized for their catchy tunes reminiscent of britpop, particularly drawing comparisons to Blur.
Biography
The band originated in 2002 at South London's Goldsmiths College, founded by vocalist and guitarist Kris Barratt, keyboardist Richard Gladman, bassist Rupert Cresswell, and drummer Rupert Phelps. The ensemble was later completed by Nick Cresswell, who contributed guitar and keyboard parts.
Their initial release, the EP Taste, came out in 2005 under the American label Hard Soul Records. This was succeeded by their debut album, Hello, in early 2006. Although they embarked on two tours across the United States—including a performance at SXSW—and received favorable critiques from media such as Pitchfork Media and Cokemachineglow, the band ended their association with Hard Soul towards the end of 2006. This decision followed challenges like insufficient label backing and an incident where they were left stranded in Athens, Georgia after touring. The album Hello continues to be accessible worldwide through the iTunes Store.
Towards the end of 2006, The Capes secured a deal with Japan's Fabtone Records, which issued a special edition of Hello featuring additional tracks on 10 January 2007.
Eventually, the band dissolved; lead vocalist Kris Barratt then devoted his efforts to a new venture called Spring Tigers, which is signed to the Bright Antenna label.
Albums
- Hello (Hard Soul Records, 2006)
Singles and EPs
- Taste EP (Hard Soul Records, 2005)
- "Tightly Wound" Single (Outafocus Records, 2005)