Lois are a three piece rock and roll band from Nottingham comprising John Selby, Rich Spencer and Adrian Maguire. Influenced by some of the greatest British and US bands of the 60s and early 70s, Lois have crafted a characteristic sound all of their own that blends a retro-tinged coolness with a fresh and exciting modern edge.

Their debut album “The Polperro Horse Bus Company” was released independently in 2014 via Neon Grove Music and the band have steadily increased a large and loyal following in their hometown whilst supporting the record, by playing support slots to established signed bands and playing their own headline shows at well-respected venues around the City.

On attracting the attention of BBC Radio stalwart DJ Mark Radcliffe, he has championed the band on both his BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music shows in the UK, spinning their tunes to large national audiences regularly and noting that “Lois have managed to pull off that most difficult of tricks - sounding authentically retro whilst simultaneously being absolutely contemporary. Nice one lads”

They have worked with renowned Producers/Engineers Guy Massey (Beatles remasters, Manic Street Preachers), Jim Spencer (The Charlatans, The Cribs, New Order) and Jon Astley (The Who, The Small Faces) during both the recording of their debut E.P. ‘Velvet Mornings’ and the debut album and receiving glowing reviews in the press for both their live show and recorded work: 

“You’ll find they are a superb indie combination of 60’s music, rock and roll and funk, but you what you won’t
witness is this; the pure, raw and funk-laden rock bubble that is their immense live act.” - Pennyblack Music review
of album launch show. Read full review at: http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Article/7525

“With strong vocals and harmonies, the band put on an energetic performance, which was powerful and passionate.”
Nottingham Live headline show review. Read full review at: http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/review-lois-the-lunadogs-crimson-general-jamcafe-17-january-2014/

“Their impressive array of jaunty indie numbers show why they are often referred to as one of Nottingham’s
best live bands.” This is Nottingham review of Tribes support show. Read full review at: http://www.nottinghampost.com/Review-Tribes-Lois-Parks-Stealth-Daniel/story-13666103-detail/story.html

“For my money, ‘My Precious Love’ and ‘Star Is Falling’ are the outstanding tracks from this LP, and that is saying
something when you have 16 gems to choose from” New Untouchables’ review of ‘The Polperro Horse Bus
Company’. Read full review at: http://www.newuntouchables.com/nutsmag/record-reviews-sept-2015/

“Out of sixteen songs there were surprisingly no duds in the mix. 4.0 out of 5 ‘TOP ALBUM’” - The Even Ground
review of ‘The Polperro Horse Bus Company’ Read full review at: http://www.theevengrounds.com/indie-music-album-reviews/lois-the-polperro-horse-bus-company

“The secret to why this album works so well is the well-crafted marriage of distinctive vocals, simple harmonies and a driving rhythm.” - Nottingham Live review of ‘The Polperro Horse Bus Company.’
Read full review at: http://www.nottinghamlive.co.uk/live/album-review-lois-the-polperro-horse-bus-company/

“Don’t rule it out if you’re not a fan of retro guitar bands because with its toe-tapping beats and smooth vocals,
this album is guaranteed to have you dancing around your room in no time.” - Leftlion Magazine review of ‘The
Polperro Horse Bus Company’. Read full review at: http://www.leftlion.co.uk/articles.cfm/title/music-reviews-december-2014---january-2015/id/7163

“An outstanding first offering” - Pennyblack Music review of ‘The Polperro Horse Bus Company’. Read full review
at: http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review/9549/R/Lois-CD-The-Polperro-Horse-Bus-Company

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Smashing sell out tours of the UK in 2016 and closing last year with 2 nights at Liverpool&#39;s O2, they are on the road again heading towards the summer festival season with their killer harmonies, contemporary melodies and irresistible Scouse humour.

As independent artists it’s no mean feat to get noticed above a sea of songsmiths and musicians in the digital maelstrom of music releases, but their 2016 debut album,

‘Pieces of You’, profiled as a recommended indie release on the home page of iTunes, selling out within hours of going on sale in their home town of Liverpool’s HMV stores and making it’s debut at number 9 in the indie album charts, captured the ears of the critics, with solid support coming from titles such as; Q, The Telegraph, Gigwise, Clash and The Independent to name just a few. The band also performed live sessions on BBC London, Oxford &amp; Liverpool, with plays on 6 Music and Radio 2.

Born and bred in Liverpool, immersed in generations of the town’s fine musical heritage, The Hummingbirds have spent their debut years amassing a strong following of loyal fans who travel the length and breadth of the country to watch them play. As they roll out song after mesmerizing song, filled with three part vocal harmonies, perfectly timed rhythm guitars, love fueled lyrical content and a beautiful line up of straight faces masking their intrinsic Scouse wit, one can’t help but feel that you’re on the cusp of discovering one of Britain’s next great bands.

Last year’s sell out tours, taking in sold out shows at Liverpool’s 02 Academy the Arts Club and London’s Bush Hall with a stream of festival appearances that included Festival Number 6, Cornbury Music Festival, The Great Escape, Kendall Calling, Stockton Calling, Sound City, The Wychwood Festival and Halfway to 75, saw the band’s online presence steadily increase with a combined views on socials of around 60,000 plus. They have also supported Cast, Catfish &amp; The Bottlemen, Hudson Taylor, The View, The Frontiers (double headline), Pete Docherty and Young Rebel Set. They are doing live dates across the UK to support the EP release throughout the summer.

It was in fact a mutual love of Young Rebel Set that brought The Hummingbirds together. The guys, Jay Davies (lead vocals / guitar), Mic Kountis (guitar / backing vocals) and Richard Smith (drums / backing vocals) Matty Brougham (rhythm guitar) and Ryan Lewis (bass guitar) were all fans of the band and met at gigs, partying back home whist covering their songs, at the same time honing their craft both on stage and in the studio and carving out their own unique sound. They are now writing and singing in more confident and distinct voices than ever before and as their sound matures they would look and sound at home playing alongside Fleet Foxes or The Lumineers. Showing a natural progression of musical maturity and picking up inspiration from the popular culture and musical sounds of today, they are currently listening to Ryan Adams, The Eagles, Rayland Baxter, Isbells, The Milk Carton Kid and Jake Bugg.

What you get is a perfect toe dip into Americana and Nashville, whilst retaining a residue of the quintessentially British Mersey sound that runs through their veins, the tension and the moodswings of their music, both at its wildest and at its most tender, possessing a charge that is positively electric.

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