Weird Shapes are a UK group from Teesside, described as a chill indie outfit. They build a sound around pattern guitars, soft synth and references to Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring.

Background

The band come from west Teesside and are associated with the Stockton and Middlesbrough area in the north east of England. They are active as a band and describe themselves simply as Weird Shapes, with no individual members named in the available information.

Airplay and media coverage

Weird Shapes receive BBC Introducing play from Bob Fischer, who describes the band’s music as “Flipping Magic”. They also receive national radio play from Charlie Ashcroft at Amazing Radio, who says it “takes you away to another place”. The group is also featured on the Sentric Music Podcast.

Recordings

The band’s debut single is Weird Shapes Light/Blue Sky at Night, which is produced by Graeme Stewart, known for his work with Radiohead and as a producer on There Will Be Blood.

Live activity

Weird Shapes play a string of shows, building on an online fan base.