If you're an avid follower of the 'West Madlands' music scene (formally known as B-Town), then I imagine there's no way you haven't heard out about Brummie band Superfood. Formally named Junnk, the band has been trailing in the footsteps of other bands like Peace but are poised to firmly establish themselves as Birmingham's best new band.
After secretly signing a record deal with Infectious Records (Alt-J, Drenge, Temper Trap), the band finally announced their love affair with the label via twitter, which was to be met with praise and congratulations from all. The band, consisting of frontman Dom Ganderton (Vocals, Guitar), Ryan Malcolm (Guitar), Emily Baker (Bass) and Carl Griffin (Drums) secured multiple support slots with fellow Brummies Peace, as well as garage-psychers Splashh, before embarking on their first headline UK, which spanned a mighty 22 dates across the country. Since then they have impressively headlined a sold out show at Camden's 200/220 capacity Barfly, capping off a successful year for the band.
They racked up a large number of support slots during the period in which they had absolutely 0 material online, and their reputation was built solely on their energetic live shows. They debuted self-entitled track 'Superfood' back in April, and have snowballed since then. Superfood have a physical 4 track EP entitled 'MAM EP' planned for release on 3rd March 2014 on Infectious Records, which will be available both digitally and on vinyl. Two of the tracks featured on the EP can be streamed through their soundcloud page, or bought on iTunes if you feel like supporting the artist.
Currently, their soundcloud is home to three songs. The first of which is debut track 'Superfood', which has racked up 55,000 plays in its 8 months online. The track leads with fidgety guitars before frontman Dom makes claims about the colours of the fridge being oh so bland, and due to his lack of friends, has resulted to talking to leaves. But it's when the chorus kicks in, the guitars transform, and Ganderton snarls 'You're always hungry' the song really reaches it's pinnacle in quality.
Apart from demo TV that was been put up, and then recently taken down from their soundcloud (which will now feature on their MAM EP), there was no activity till late September, when they posted debut single Bubbles as part of a double AA single. The song kicks off with jagged guitars and progressive percussion before the band collectively sing 'You always get away with words' as the track cartwheels into a swirling pit of riffs and furious drumming.
Finally is the other half of the AA single, Melting. This is personally my favourite Superfood song and probably one of my favourite songs of the year. The bouncy 'probably-shouldn't-work-but-it-does' drumming and higher pitched vocals set this apart from Superfood's other tracks. The song is all about taking some time off your deadend job and and getting away from it all. Chorus 'You're melting away' repeated somehow hooks in your mind, you'll be unable to dislodge it for days.
Listen to/find Superfood below.
Written by @charliepizza x x
Find them here:
Facebook: /superfoodjunk
Twitter: @superfoodjunk
Pre-order Bubbles/Melting single (out tomorrow) HERE
Pre-order MAM EP (out 3rd March) HERE
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