Hailing from Coventry, West Midlands, FEETare a band that have failed to gather any real attention in the indie scene, but upon the release of their second album, Make It Up, it feels that the time is right for the Midlands five and this just might be their breakthrough.
FEET are earning themselves the title of one of the most exciting upcoming bands of right now. Upon listening, the band have overt Britpop influences, with lead singer George Haverson’s voice sounding uncannily similar to Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker at times, but despite this there is a certain originality about FEET, setting them apart from other upcoming bands on the indie scene currently.
FEET released their first album in 2019 and while there were many standouts such as 'English Weather' (very King Krule-esque) and 'Petty Thieving', the 5-piece failed to make any significant damage on the music industry. The record is full of your classic live songs with an electric energy behind the instruments. Haverson's voice is raunchy and raspy in the greatest ways, yet the band did not cultivate enough attention. 4 years later, the Coventry ensemble have brought out their sophomore album, a deeper exploration into the band’s ability. The early influences remain prevalent but there is a new sense of maturity with the group. Alongside the gripping strings of Harry Southerton, Callum Parker, Oli Shasha and the intense drumming of Oli Firth, the group seem to have embraced their songwriting role further.
“Well with life’s problems under your shoe/Don’t let the pavement make gum out of you” - 'On the Wire’
The band have shared the ticket with the likes of Inhaler, who were also noted as one of the most thrilling, forthcoming bands just a few years ago, as well as more established names like The Libertines. However, the band are currently preparing to embark on their own month-long tour of the UK, taking their new album Make It Up round the country and with the band's stage presence that mirrors the nostalgic 70s/80s punk days, they will be a pity to miss.
If the intriguing idea of Pulp and shame’s (perhaps The Strokes) lovechild strikes a chord, then FEET is the band for you. Currently standing at just 67k listeners on Spotify, it is undeniable that in a few years, post-breakthrough, you will be itching to say ‘I’ve been a fan for years’.
