Narcs

Narcs are an alternative rock band from Leeds, England. Their sound moves between driven riffs, confrontational vocals and melodic passages, and their songs often use a clear narrative approach.

Recognition and airplay

The band is played by Steve Lamacq on his BBC Radio 6 Music show. In 2013, Gig Islands names Narcs Band of the Year, and Impropaganda Blog names their debut album Album of the Year. Dearly Noted also names one of their gigs Gig of the Year for 2013.

Debut album

Their debut album, Two Birds, One Stone Later, deals with uncomfortable subjects. It includes “19”, which addresses the number of Prime Ministers to have attended Eton, and “Tall Grass”, a closing track that responds to idealised visions of a golden-age village green Britain. The album is recorded over two days in April 2013 with Simon Humphrey, whose credits include work with The Clash, David Byrne, Marc Bolan and the Beach Boys, and it is released by Clue Records.