The Theory of 6 Degrees

The Theory of 6 Degrees

The Theory of 6 Degrees is an indie rock band from Surrey, formed in January 2008. The group consists of Scott on lead vocals and bass, Joe on lead guitar and backing vocals, Jack on rhythm guitar and backing vocals, and Sam on drums. The members meet at the Realistic Rock Academy in Epsom, where they attend classes, and Scott and Joe also appear together in the TMI House Band on Saturday morning children’s television on BBC TV before the band forms.

Early activity and live work

After forming, the band plays extensively and builds an audience among teenagers and adults. In its first year, it reaches the final of XFM Manchester’s Battle of the Bands, records an interview and session with Clint Boon on XFM, and gets its song “Your Mum’s In The Moshpit” played on Radio 1.

Festival appearances and recognition

In 2009, the band becomes the youngest act to play GuilFest in Guildford. It also finishes second in the Live & Unsigned competition from around 10,000 entrants; Malcolm McLaren serves as one of the judges and names it his favourite act in the competition. The same year it performs at other festivals and outdoor events including ButserFest, RiverFest and RedFest, among a total of eight such appearances. It also plays at Pilton Working Men’s Club in Somerset at Michael Eavis’s request, after which it goes on to become the youngest band to play Glastonbury.

Recordings and later development

The band releases “Never Got To Say Goodbye” on iTunes, and its single “Come Alive” is also released digitally. The video for “Come Alive” receives more than 23,000 views on YouTube. The group wins the national Yamaha Band For A Grand competition in 2010 and receives a songwriting award at LIPA for “Come Alive”. It is taken on by Freedom Management in mid-2010.

Songwriting and style

The Theory of 6 Degrees writes its own material and describes its music as indie rock. Its live sets also include classic and unusual cover versions, and the members draw on different influences, including Foo Fighters, Slash and Two Door Cinema Club.