Sketches

Sketches are a band from Leeds and have been active since 2008. The name is also used for a separate Brooklyn-based chamber jazz collective formed in 2011, but the Leeds group is the act identified here.

Style and activity

The Leeds Sketches are associated with indie rock, art rock, jazz, jazz pop and cool jazz. Their music is described as combining urgent, groovy indie material with bigger, tuneful songs, as well as more atmospheric and emotional passages. Reviews of the group also note strong vocals, prominent drums and rhythmic breakdowns.

Reception

The band draws praise for creative and well-crafted songs, with descriptions emphasising catchiness, energy and atmosphere. Their work is also compared to etchings and characterised as having a strong, haunting vocal presence.