Take Turns

Take Turns

Take Turns are an indie-rock band formed in Leeds in 2012. They are from Yorkshire and play fuzzy songs with big choruses and a noisy, slacker-influenced sound that draws on the spirit of 1990s alternative rock.

Background

The band’s music is described as combining lighter slacker rock with more expansive alt-rock and indie elements. Their songs are noted for strong melodies, distorted guitars and a production style that gives the music a rougher edge rather than a polished finish.

Releases and recording

Take Turns have an EP titled Animal Fat. It is recorded to tape at Greenmount, a studio associated with Pulled Apart by Horses and The Cribs, and is mastered by Carl Saff, who works with Guided by Voices and Dinosaur Jr. The EP includes the tracks “Finished Medals”, “Once A Saltwater Lagoon”, “Rare Earth”, “Animal Fat”, “Ankling” and “Super Sunday”.

Live activity and support slots

The band support Woman’s Hour, The Yawns and Galaxians. They also appear twice at Live at Leeds.

Style

Their sound is compared with elements of The Wedding Present and Weezer, with Sonic Youth named as a reference for the production feel. The material is rooted in earlier indie-rock traditions rather than in experimental approaches.