Gallops are a British
experimental rock and
electronica
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band from
Wrexham, Wales, that formed in 2007. They split-up in 2013 and reformed in 2016.
History
Groups formed in late 2007. Their first demo was home recorded and titled "Crutches"; this gained the attention of
BBC Introducing in the UK within a couple of months of the band forming.
In 2009 an early recorded version of their track "Lasers" appeared on
Huw Stephens ''Music Sounds Better with Huw Vol. 1'' compilation released via
Wichita Recordings.
In 2010, the band headlined the BBC Introducing stage at
Reading and Leeds Festivals In the same year they released a self-titled EP/7" double A-side and their track "Miami Spider" was used in an
O2 television commercial in Germany.
In 2011, Gallops toured extensively and performed well-received showcases at
South by Southwest
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in
Austin
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and
The Great Escape Festival in
Brighton
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Archaeological evidence of settlement in the area dates back to the Bronze A ...
. As well as supporting
Deerhunter
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,
Battles,
Maps and Atlases and
65daysofstatic
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The band's mus ...
at shows in Europe.
In April 2012 they performed at Kaikoo Popwave festival in Tokyo alongside
OOIOO
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,
Envy and
Melt-Banana before their headline tour of China in July.
Their debut album ''Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore'' was released on 10 December 2012 on Blood and Biscuits records.
On 28 April 2016, Gallops announced they were reforming. They also announced a live date at Arctangent 2017 and the recording of a second album. Fans are still eagerly waiting for their 3rd album after an excruciating 3-year wait.
Band members
*Mark Huckridge – guitar, electronics, keyboards, percussion
(2007–)
*Liam Edwards – drums
(2015–)
*Brad Whyte – guitar, keyboards
(2007–)
Discography
;Studio albums
*''Yours Sincerely, Dr. Hardcore'' (2012)
*''Bronze Mystic..'' (2017)
;EPs
*''S/T'' (2010)
;Singles
*"Joust" / "Eukodol" (2011)
Approved: Gallops – Joust/Eukodol
on CMU
*"Darkjewel" (2016)
*"Crystal Trap" (2017)
References
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Welsh math rock groups
Welsh noise rock groups
Welsh experimental rock groups
Musical groups established in 2007
Musical groups disestablished in 2013
Musical groups reestablished in 2016