We Have Band

We Have Band is a UK-based DIY electronic and indie pop trio from London. The group forms in 2007 and consists of Darren Bancroft, Dede Wegg-Prosser, and Thomas Wegg-Prosser, who are husband and wife. Bancroft handles vocals, drums, percussion and sampler; Dede Wegg-Prosser contributes vocals, percussion and sampler; and Thomas Wegg-Prosser contributes vocals, guitar, bass and programming.

Early releases and live activity

The band begins by playing small shows in London before expanding to performances elsewhere in the UK and abroad. Their early activity includes touring Europe and the USA in 2009, alongside extended studio work with producer Gareth Jones. The group builds its profile through a DIY approach, working without a record deal and managing its own momentum through touring and releases.

Among the first tracks associated with the group are Oh!, released on 50 Bones Records, You Came Out, released on Kill Em All, and Hear It In The Cans, which appears on the sixth Kitsuné Maison compilation. These recordings show the band’s dance-oriented and playful side, while also pointing to a broader, darker sound.

Albums and collaborators

We Have Band’s debut album is WHB, released in 2010. The record includes 11 songs written during 2009 between touring commitments. Its tracks include Buffet and Piano, which present a rougher and more complex element in the band’s sound.

A second album, Movements, is associated with the band and is produced by Thomas Wegg-Prosser. It is co-produced and mixed by Tim Goldsworthy, who is linked in the input to DFA Records, LCD Soundsystem, UNKLE and Mo’Wax.

Style and influences

The trio’s music draws on influences including ESG, Animal Collective and The Rapture, while the members also cite darker and more post-punk-oriented acts such as Joy Division, early OMD and Talking Heads. Their sound is described as beat-heavy, warm, organic, melody-driven and difficult to categorise. Dance music remains a central focus of the group’s work.

Recognition

At Glastonbury, We Have Band win the Emerging Talent Competition in 2009, which helps establish their reputation. The band also gains attention through MySpace and features in music and culture publications, including NME and Dazed & Confused, during its early period.

Reach

The group tours extensively and develops an international audience, with fans in countries including France and Russia singing the songs back word for word. This wide touring activity remains a notable part of the band’s identity.