Kind of punky, kind of electro, a little bit thrash, a little bit pop. Crushing Blows may not be easy to describe but they are definitely worth your time to catch live.” – John Robb, Louder Than War

 

Crushing Blows are a two-piece, noise pop band from Derbyshire who have drawn comparisons to Battles, Broken Social Scene and Arcade Fire. Despite their broad influences (My Bloody Valentine, Talking Heads, Neil Young, Pixies) the band have a developed a sound that is both extremely distinctive and exceptional.

Since forming in 2010, Crushing Blows have been championed by Tom Robinson, Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens (who put them on at The Social) and had airplay from BBC 6 Music, Radio 1 & BBC Introducing. They have also played festivals such as Y Not, T in the Park & Liverpool Sound City and supported Cerebal Ballzy, D/R/U/G/S & The Xcerts to name but a few.

The new EP is due for release on 12th November through the band’s own label, Super Heavy Weight Records. It was recorded and mixed by Jim Cork (Crash of Rhinos) and the title track was made ‘Track of the Week’ by Simon Raymonde (Bella Union) on his Amazing Radio show.

Crushing Blows are; Andrew Foster – Drums / Vocals / Keyboard and Chris Jones – Guitar / Vocals.

 

 

TOUR DATES

 

Fri 19^th October – Swn Festival, Cardiff

Sat 20^th Oct – Carefully Planned Festival, Manchester (Matinee show)

Sat 20^th October – The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool w/ Bear Cavalry

Sun 21^st October – The Library, Leeds w/ Metz

Mon 22^nd October – TBC

Tues 23^rd October – The Old Blue Last, London w/ Bear Cavalry

Wed 24^th October – The Firebug, Leicester

Thurs 25^th October – JT Soar, Nottingham

Fri 26^th Oct – TBC

Sat 27^th October – The Cavern, Exeter

 

Track List:

1.       The People You Will Never Meet

2.        I Dream of Becoming A Girl

3.        Love is Dangerous

4.        No Halcyon