Thumpers

Galore is the debut studio album by British duo Thumpers. It was released in February 2014 via Sub Pop Records and the lead single out now is "Unkinder (A Tough Love)." Built around pounding percussion, Thumpers lead singer Marcus Pepperell's vocals weave themselves around pulsating synths, warm gang vocals, more drums and leads to a rousing final chorus. Immediate, hook-filled, and perfectly paced, "Unkinder (A Tougher Love)" is a fantastic opening statement that shows a band bursting with potential.

Childhood friends Marcus Pepperell and John Hamson Jr., who were previously in alt indie bands Antihero and Pull Tiger Tail, regrouped in 2012 after their previous band fell apart due to unsolvable issues with their management and label. After Pull Tiger Tail's split, Hamson went on to play drums with Noah And The Whale before playing bass and percussion with Friendly Fires on their Pala world tour. During this time the two began writing music that would become the first Thumpers songs via email.

"Dancing's Done" which was released on limited edition rose-tinted vinyl and cassette tape through Transgressive Records imprints Paradyse Records and Kissability Records in February 2013. The track achieved B-list status on the BBC 6 Music playlist, as well as strong support on BBC Radio 1, Xfm and Amazing Radio. Pepperell's sisters sing on all recordings to date.

Thumpers have begun touring in support of Galore through Europe.

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