Roy's Iron DNA

Roy's Iron DNA

Roy's Iron DNA are a Scottish band based in Edinburgh. The group forms around friends Ian Thompson and Luke Mallet and was originally known as Ordinaryson.

Style and early recognition

The band blends influences ranging from 1960s music and punk through to contemporary electronica and trip hop. They are described as working with particularly dark trip hop elements, and their music draws favourable comparisons with the Beta Band. Their sound is noted for strong beats and an air of mystery.

Releases and reception

After extensive touring across the UK and a run of self-funded singles and EPs, Roy's Iron DNA release their debut album, Men In Wax Jackets, on Alex Tronic Records. The album receives positive press coverage on release, with one review likening it to music for recovering after a heavy night in Ibiza. The track Reason is described by one magazine as a “single of the year”, and the album is also named album of the month by DJ Vic Galloway on BBC Radio 1.

Tours

To support Men In Wax Jackets, the band tour the UK with Lo-Fidelity Allstars and, on a separate tour, with The Go! Team.