Crawlers (band)

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Crawlers
Origin Warrington, Lancashire, U.K.
Genres Alternative rock, [1] soft grunge [2]
Years active2018–present
Labels Polydor
Members
  • Harry Breen
  • Liv May
  • Holly Minto
  • Amy Woodall

Crawlers are an English rock band from Warrington, formed in 2018. Their song "Come Over (Again)" went viral on TikTok in late 2021. Ever since then, the band has been very successful, touring around the world and creating a growing fanbase. In early 2024, they toured with Mother Mother.

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In 2022 they signed to Polydor Records, and released the EP Loud Without Noise, which debuted at number 22 on the UK Albums Chart in November 2022. [3] They released their debut album The Mess We Seem to Make in February 2024.

History

Crawlers was formed in 2018 by schoolmates Amy Woodall and Liv May, and Holly Minto, who May had met at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Drummer Harry Breen later joined and they began performing at small venues in Liverpool. [4] The band gained an internet following, especially on TikTok. Their song "Come Over (Again)" charted in the top 100 on the UK Singles Chart. [5] This led to the band being signed to Polydor Records in January 2022. [6] The band played two sold-out UK tours in April and November 2022, during which they played their largest show to date at the O2 Academy Liverpool. [7] In the same year the band performed at multiple UK festivals[ which? ] and opened for My Chemical Romance in May 2022 in Warrington. [8] On 17 January 2023, their song "So Tired" was featured on the DC Universe series Doom Patrol . On 18 July, 2024, the group was announced as an opener for American Rock band Jane's Addiction alongside Love & Rockets. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Buchanan, Rhys (28 March 2022). "Crawlers: Merseyside misfits making striking alt-rock with a powerful message". NME . Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  2. ↑ RAZA-SHEIKH, ZOYA (9 October 2023). "Crawlers announce debut album The Mess We Seem To Make". Gay Times . Retrieved 22 October 2023.
  3. ↑ "Polydor announce Crawlers signing". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  4. ↑ "Meet Liverpool band Crawlers who are set for a UK tour and a summer in the States". The Guide Liverpool. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  5. ↑ "come over (again) | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  6. ↑ "British rock band CRAWLERS sign to Polydor Records". Music Business Worldwide. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  7. ↑ @crawlershq (10 November 2022). "so i walked past the liverpool academy every day for my first year of uni, and i said i would love to play this venue. i've seen so many artists here, with my friends, family. it really made me wanna be a musician. and we play it tonight... liverpool... thank u🥹" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ Key, Iain (28 May 2022). "My Chemical Romance: Victoria Park, Warrington - live review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  9. ↑ Addiction, Jane's. "North American tour is coming up quick, lot's of sold out dates to announce, many more on the way! We're pleased to welcome @crawlersband on select shows along with our special guests @loveandrocketsofficial 🖤 Snag your tickets while you still can - link in Jane's bio". Instagram.
  10. ↑ @lucyjoneskeys (16 February 2024). "A few months back..." – via Instagram.
  11. ↑ @lucyjoneskeys (16 February 2024). "final show of the @crawlersband EU/UK run..." – via Instagram.
  12. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
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