These Furrows

These Furrows

These Furrows are a group from Leicester, United Kingdom, active from 2008 to the present. The band forms as a four-piece and is associated with Darryl Reid.

Background and style

Formed in December 2008, the group develops within the Leicester music scene and describes that local environment as having strong bands but limited opportunities and venues. Their music draws on post-hardcore, post-rock and post-punk, along with indie rock and hard rock influences, creating a sound that is difficult to place within one genre.

Releases and reception

Their debut EP, Masks, is released by Robot Needs Home Records and attracts airplay from Huw Stephens on Radio 1 and Huey Morgan on 6 Music, as well as attention from music blogs. Their first single, Without Manner, follows in August 2010 and also receives radio play and positive reviews. A second EP, Faces, is recorded at Dean Street Studios in Soho and scheduled for release on Robot Needs Home.

Live work and support slots

The band secures support appearances with Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Tubelord and The Zutons. It also plays a run of sold-out shows with label mates Maybeshewill, and performs with Fun Lovin’ Criminals again on a series of dates. These appearances help build its reputation beyond Leicester, where it is promoted as a band with wider potential.

Other activity

These Furrows signs a publishing deal with Bucks Music and is set to appear at the Summer Sundae Festival in Leicester on the main stage.