"gotta taste of what it feels like to be close enough..."
Leeds (UK) based 4 piece alternative outfit English Teacher spiral into a cataclysmic post punk maelstrom of sound on "R&B". Listening to the snaking bold bass line, Lily Fontaine's mesmerizing vocal aesthetic that turns between a scour and punch, strident attacking guitar strikes and blistering drums. Like an amalgam of Gang of Four, Sonic Youth, Joy Division and Savages, mixing a feral attitude with progressive turns as well as bridging an acerbic and romantic musical narrative, English Teacher pushes head and heart post punk.
The band has this to offer about this new release: “‘R&B’ is about the cyclical, productivity-diminishing paradox of low self-esteem and imposter syndrome-induced writer’s block that then fuels low self-esteem and imposter syndrome. It’s also about racial identity and putting the love that you have to offer a potential romantic partner back into yourself”.
-Robb Donker Curtius
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English Teacher’s surreal lyricism forms the backbone of their strain of alternative, which sees post-punk, psychedelic and art-indie influences collide. Having supported the likes of Yellow Days, No Vacation and Boogarins, and recently been in the studio with Ken Scott (David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd) their debut single under their new name ‘The World’s Biggest Paving Slab’ was released in February of 2020 - covering the themes of introspection, existentialism and social issues that form the basis of their
forthcoming extended-release. The band is also due to feature on Come Play With Me’s lockdown compilation album alongside Magick Mountain, Talkboy, Team Picture and Dead Naked Hippies with artwork from ‘Life’ drummer Stewart Baxter. Set for release in July on eco-vinyl, all profits from ‘Come Stay With Me’ will be shared between the contributing artists. This year will also see English Teacher’s debut festival appearance, as they join the Live At Leeds roster alongside Shame, Working Men’s Club, and The Wytches.
‘Kinda like mad student bedsit weirdness underpinned by some classic rock logic.’
Simon Williams, Fierce Panda
‘That’s a tune - the lyrics in that are brilliant. It’s mint. Really surreal lyrics.’
Scott Lewis, Clue Records on Amazing Radio
‘Great title to this Rogue Florist, that’s a first... love those phasing vocals, big swelling guitars, a beautiful piece of music.’
Alan Raw, BBC Introducing West Yorkshire
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