Leif Erikson (band)

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Leif Erikson
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Background information
Origin London, England
Genres Indie rock
Years active2015–present
Labels Arts & Crafts
Spinoff ofFlashgun
Members
  • Sam Johnston
  • Oliver Wright
  • Tom Leader
  • Greg Austin
  • Giles Robinson

Leif Erikson are an English indie rock band based in London. Their debut, self-titled album was released in August 2017. [1] The group have been reviewed in publications including Stereogum , [2] Clash , [3] and Line of Best Fit. [4]

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History

Leif Erikson formed in 2015, after members of the band Flashguns reunited. [5] Their debut, self-titled album was released in 2017 by Arts & Crafts in the United States and Canada and self released elsewhere. [6] In 2021, they issued the EP 21 Grams of Soul.

Band members

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

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References

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