The Loves

The Loves

The Loves are an indie pop and garage rock group from Cardiff, United Kingdom. They form in 2000 and are active until 2010. Over the years, more than 30 members pass through the band, and the listed members include Alice Hubley, Liz Hunt and Simon Love.

Early releases and line-up changes

The band’s first release is the 2001 Boobytrap Singles Club double A-side Little Girl Blues / She'll Break Your Heart. It gains praise and reaches the Indie Top 20. Their next releases include two singles, an EP and their first album, Love, issued between September 2001 and April 2004 on the London indie label Track and Field. By 2004, the first fully settled line-up breaks up.

Live activity and radio sessions

During the early years, The Loves become friendly with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and perform at the CMJ Music Festival in New York in 2002. Around the same period, they record four sessions for John Peel, including one live from Peel Acres on Valentine’s Day 2002, when the band is fed heart-shaped pizzas.

Technicolour and later work

Simon Love begins recording the second album, Technicolour, alone in 2004 and completes it in 2006. It is eventually released in 2007 on Fortuna Pop. The single X's and O's precedes it, and the track receives praise from Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2. Marc Riley also supports the band and invites them to record a session for his BBC 6Music show. Technicolour is named LP of the Week by The Sunday Times in February 2007.

Final release

After this, The Loves build a reputation as a live band and tour extensively. Their final album, ...Love You, appears before the group officially retires in 2011.