What began as busking has evolved into The Underground, who are now making a name for themselves in their home city of Southend.
Lead guitarist James and frontman Brad are the bedrock of the band. They once had James’s brother on drums and Brad’s dad on bass, but the family affair has made way for Aidian (drums) and Mia (bass) in recent months.
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Let’s see what they have been up to:
Keep It Undercover
Fizzing indie guitars are met with Brad’s David Byrne-esque (Talking Heads) vocal to capture imaginations instantly. Their lo-fi sound imparts a drunken sway, imparting images of Fred McPherson and Billy Leeson dreaming up the poetic chaos of Les Incompetents.
Burnout
Brad’s vocal pulls from the cute gruffness of David Gedge (Wedding Present) and the angelic defiance of James Hackett (The Orchids). This emotive meandering is worthy of Edwyn Collins at his peak!