Dutch Uncles are an English indie pop band from Marple, England. They are known for their use of atypical time signatures within a pop context, and the androgynous vocals of frontman Duncan Wallis.[1] Their influences include Kate Bush, King Crimson, Steve Reich, XTC, and Talking Heads.[2]

Dutch Uncles
Dutch Uncles performing at Edinburgh Castle, August 2015
Background information
Origin	Marple, Stockport, England
Genres	Indie pop Math rock New prog Art rock
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Tapete Records (GER) Love and Disaster (UK) Memphis Industries (UK)
Members	Duncan Wallis Peter Broadhead Robin Richards Andy Proudfoot
Past members	Daniel Spedding
Website	dutchuncles.co.uk

Biography

Originally from Marple, the band started playing together in college.[3] Originally known as Headlines, they became Dutch Uncles in April 2008, and in early 2009 released their self-titled debut album in Germany with Tapete Records,[4] recorded at Cloud Hill Studios in Hamburg.[5]

The band toured with dananananaykroyd, Bombay Bicycle Club and The Futureheads in 2009 and 2010 and released their UK debut single "The Ink", through independent record label Love & Disaster on 31 May 2010.[6] Soon after, they signed to London label Memphis Industries and released the single "Fragrant" on 1 November 2010.[7] Dutch Uncles' second album entitled Cadenza was released on 25 April 2011.[8] They toured the UK throughout 2011 including appearances at Reading and Leeds Festivals and stage headline slots at Bestival and Latitude, followed by a European and UK support tour with Wild Beasts.[9]

Their third album, Out of Touch In The Wild, was released on 14 January 2013.[10] The following summer the band supported American rock band Paramore on their European tour.[11] Paramore guitarist Taylor York cited Dutch Uncles as an inspiration for their 2013 album.[12]

The band released their fourth album, O Shudder, on 23 February 2015. They played their biggest headline shows to date at the Koko in London and The Ritz in Manchester in spring 2015. In autumn 2015, the band supported Garbage on the European leg of their 20 Years Queer anniversary tour.

In February 2017, the band released their fifth album, Big Balloon.[13] The release coincided with a 12-date UK tour and an appearance at the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival. They made their first appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2017.

Members

• Pete Broadhead – Guitar, marimba (2008–present)
• Andy Proudfoot – Drums (2008–present)
• Robin Richards – Bass guitar (2008–present)
• Duncan Wallis – Lead vocals, piano (2008–present)

Touring members

• Henry Broadhead – Synthesisers, percussion (2015–present)
• Neil Wright – Guitar (2015–present)

Former members

• Daniel Spedding – Guitar (2008–2015)

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

References

External links

• Official website
• Myspace Profile
• Memphis Industries Profile
• Tapete Records Profile

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