The Dollymops - Exurbia - 1st March 2019

New York, NY (Top40 Charts) 'Exurbia' as a term describes the areas beyond a city and its suburbs. The song is inspired by various aspects of life in these places, which are populated by anonymous commuters, the rural working classes and bedroom communities.

The notion of a place that seems rustic and idyllic from the outside, but is in fact fraught with hostility between residents is one consideration of the song. Also, the sense of a place untouched by modern, progressive life and that is routed in archaic values is something that I wanted to convey. Finally, the song touches upon the imaginary and fantasy worlds that we create within ourselves to escape the featureless reality of life in 'Exurbia'.The single and other tracks from the EP were recorded and mixed by Mike Bannard at Safehouse Studios in Oxford, former rehearsal and recording space of many now famous Oxford acts including Foals.

BIO

The Dollymops formed in Oxford in early 2018 bringing together the laconic, witty cynicism and catchy hooks of guitarist and lyricist Tom Hadfield, the irreverent, high energy vocal stylings of Sean Stevens and the punchy, high energy rhythm section of Jacob Appleton and Simon Calver. The boys quickly established themselves as one of the best bands on the much revered Oxford music scene, bringing an intensity of energy to their live sets which sets them apart from their musical peers and with two well received EPs already under their belts, and a third to come early in 2019. Now signed to FourTwenny Records, 2019 promises to be a breakout year for the band...

LIVE SHOWS
28.2.19 - EP Launch, jericho Tavern, Oxford
2.3.19 - Rapture Record Store, Witney
8.3.19 - Nambucca, London
29.3.19 - Castle, Oxford
9.5.19 - Alternative Escape, Brighton
2.6.19 - Stonor VW Festival.
19.7.19 - Enchantica Festival, Cheltenham
10.8.19 - Camden Assembly