Slowgun

Slowgun is a London-based band with members from the UK and Italy. It is one of two acts with the same name, and this entry refers to the UK band.

Background

The band is active from around 2004 and plays support slots as well as its own shows. Its line-up is described as a quartet. The group is associated with indie rock, alternative rock and indie, and its sound draws on 1990s alternative rock guitar pop, with the Breeders named as a particular influence.

Style and songs

Slowgun’s songs are described as short, direct and melodic, with material that includes heartbreak, love and comic book heroes. Its music is also linked to a sunnier punk approach, no wave, and influences that range from the Velvet Underground and Josef K to Sonic Youth and the Fiery Furnaces. One track mentioned by name is Stephen, a self-released recording.

Reception

The band is presented as a live act worth seeing, with its performances described as brief, energetic collections of two- to three-minute songs. Its recorded output is limited in the available details, which emphasise the self-released Stephen.