Captain Dangerous

Captain Dangerous

Captain Dangerous are a Nottingham, England group formed in 2006 by former flatmates Adam Clarkson and Miles Clark while they are at the University of Lincoln. The line-up later expands to include Mark Houlgate, Rob Rosa and Jamie Elliott. Miles Clark is the only named member in the verified facts, which also identify the group’s genres as pop, punk and rock.

Musical style

The band plays art pop with a quirk-pop edge, and their sound draws on a wide range of influences including Pavement, The Cure, The Smiths, Flogging Molly, Arcade Fire and the Violent Femmes. Their music is described as combining catchy melody with a pop-harmonic approach.

Live work

Captain Dangerous build a reputation as a live act through touring, and performances with a 20-piece orchestra also form part of their history. The group is presented as a five-piece band, with a stage presence centred on energetic performances.

Critical descriptions

Commentary on the band highlights Jonathan Richman-style grindings, comparisons with early Teenage Fanclub and The Wedding Present, and a louche quality associated with Jarvis Cocker. Other descriptions single out their catchy melodies and strong songs.