GALLOPS

Gallops were conceived in 2007 as an experiment by 4 fellows coming from a small town called Wrexham in North Wales, a former industrial hub that has developed a vibrant music scene during the past few years. Their blend of organic and synthetic sounds can be experienced live during a free Showcase at the Rockhalcafe on 20 September 2011.

Gallops play an amorphous mix of metal, electronic and math rock, with guitar and synth textures wound tightly atop robust drum kit grooves. Their music sounds like a heavier version of Battles, but classifying its sound is a futile effort, and the guys in Gallops seem to have fun joking about that fact. In interviews, they’ve described themselves as anything from “geek-rock” to “cyber-soul.”  

They have been getting a lot of attention over the past year and a half. The guys released their debut self-titled EP last year, but so far, they made their biggest splash playing live. The four-piece band is at its best onstage, where the members thrash their way through their complex compositions without ever missing a beat. This young band has already been invited to play some impressive gigs. Gallops headlined the BBC Introducing stages at last year’s “Reading” and “Leeds” festivals and stirred up quite a bit of buzz with its sets at “SXSW” this year.  

Gallops will avoid boredom this summer as they are currently recording their debut LP, and are heading for a European tour at the end of the year. This is your chance to discover a fresh sounding and promising band at the Rockhalcafe on 20 September 2011. The entrance is free, so bring along your friends!

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