Over the next week or so I’m going to introduce you to some new bands that you probably haven’t heard of. All of which hail from my hometown: Wakefield. ‘The Merrie City’s’ greatest exports to date are Rhubarb and Jane McDonald. Thankfully we also have The Cribs to shout about.
The music scene in Wakefield has always been overshadowed by neighbours Leeds but over the last few years the city’s been thriving.
A combination of talented young bands coming through and promoters Louder than Bombs are mainly to thank. Louder than Bombs started putting on up and coming bands at Escobar in the centre of the city. The likes of Arctic Monkeys and The Pigeon Detectives all played the venue before they made their way into the mainstream. More recently bands such have Late of the Pier have graced the stage. The success of the club nights led to the formation of Louder than Bomb Records and the label has released singles by local bands such as The Old House and Leeds’ Micky P Kerr.
A combination of talented young bands coming through and promoters Louder than Bombs are mainly to thank. Louder than Bombs started putting on up and coming bands at Escobar in the centre of the city. The likes of Arctic Monkeys and The Pigeon Detectives all played the venue before they made their way into the mainstream. More recently bands such have Late of the Pier have graced the stage. The success of the club nights led to the formation of Louder than Bomb Records and the label has released singles by local bands such as The Old House and Leeds’ Micky P Kerr.
