Desperate Journalist
| Desperate Journalist | |
|---|---|
 Desperate Journalist performing at Indietracks 2015. Rob Hardy (left), Jo Bevan (right) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Post punk, indie rock |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Fierce Panda |
| Associated acts |
If...[1] The Drowners[2] |
| Website | http://www.desperatejournalist.co.uk/ |
| Members |
Jo Bevan Rob Hardy Simon Drowner Caz Hellbent |
Desperate Journalist are a post punk band from England. The band was formed in north London in 2013, and have released an album, the self-titled Desperate Journalist, and the Good Luck EP, on Fierce Panda Records.
The band consists of Jo Bevan (vocals), Rob Hardy (guitar), Simon Drowner (bass) and Caz Hellbent (drums).[3]
The Quietus, reviewing their debut album, described them as "beautiful and spellbinding";[4] Drowned in Sound said that they had "effortless grace" and praised Bevan's vocals.[5]
The band have headlined the 100 Club, and played indietracks and the Whitby Gothic Weekend.[6] They played a short European tour in spring 2016 and toured with Chameleons Vox in the UK in August 2016.[7]
The band will release a second album, Grow Up, in March 2017. The first single, "Hollow" was released in October 2016. It was reviewed well by Stereogum, and has seen radio play on BBC Radio 6 Music.[8][9]
The band's name derives from the response of The Cure to a critical review of their debut album Three Imaginary Boys by Paul Morley.[4]
Discography
- Cristina EP (June 2013)[10]
- "Organ" single (November 2013)[11]
- "Happening" single (May 2014)[12]
- Desperate Journalist album (November 2014, Fierce Panda)
- "Hesitate" single (June 2015, Fierce Panda)[13]
- Good Luck EP (October 2015, Fierce Panda)
- "Hollow" single (October 2016, Fierce Panda)[8]
- Grow Up album (March 2017, Fierce Panda)[9]
References
- ↑ "We are If...". Soundcloud. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- ↑ "The Drowners UK". Soundcloud. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- ↑ "About Desperate Journalist". Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- 1 2 Allen, Jeremy (2015-01-21). "Desperate Journalist: Desperate Journalist". The Quietus. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ Fenwick, Tom (2015-01-22). "Desperate Journalist: Desperate Journalist". Drowned in Sound. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ Gibsone, Harriet (2014-11-03). "The playlist: indie – Ariel Pink, Panda Bear and the Gallaghers". The Guardian. Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ "Desperate Journalist 'leave Home' Again...". Fierce Panda. 2016-03-16.
- 1 2 DeVille, Chris (2016-10-25). "Desperate Journalist – "Hollow"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2016-10-28.
- 1 2 "Exclusive: Desperate Journalist unveil sinister 'Hollow' clip, announce new album 'Grow Up'". Nothing But Hope and Passion. 2016-11-15. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- ↑ "Bandcamp: Cristina EP". Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ "Bandcamp: Organ". Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ "Bandcamp: Happening". Retrieved 2016-04-26.
- ↑ "Bandcamp: Hesitate". Retrieved 2016-04-26.