Dutch Uncles

Dutch Uncles formed in the spring of 2008 in Marple (a suburb of Stockport, England). The line-up comprises Duncan Wallis (vocals/piano), Robin Richards (bass), Andy Proudfoot (drums), Peter Broadhead (guitar/marimba) Neil Wright (guitar) and Henry Broadhead (synths/percussion). The band distinguished itself by blending pop accessibility with adventurous musical textures, angular rhythms, marimba and vibraphone touches, and often atypical time-signatures. Influences included the likes of Talking Heads, XTC, Kate Bush, King Crimson and composer Steve Reich. Their self-titled debut album was...