The Summertides

The Summertides

The Summertides are a group from Exeter, active from 2010 to the present. They are associated with indie, rock, funk and pop.

The band’s music is linked in its description to coastal Devon and to the character of the British seaside. Their song and album Echo at the Carnival is presented as a personal account centred on songwriter Simon Richardson, tracing the highs and lows of a few nights well spent.

The album is described as having an uplifting tone, with lyrics and arrangements intended to reward repeated listening. The Summertides are also presented as creating a sound associated with love, desire and a new summer of love, with an emphasis on sensuality, oddness and honesty.