Goo (UK)

Goo are an indie rock band from Keighley, West Yorkshire, UK. Starting life in 2020 as a way to keep their sanity throughout the covid-19 pandemic, they released their first s ingle ‘Underground or Overseas’ to critical acclaim. Kieran Riley joined the band on bass, and they began touring around the UK with support slots with The Wytches and False Advertising. Two more self produced singles followed; ‘FOMO’ and ‘Heck’ which both received positive press; “An effects-drenched, catchy, ever-evolving 90’s indie-pop-rock wet dream with a nostalgic yet contemporary and fresh feeling.” - Shout Louder Magazine. Kieran left the band to pursue a career in 3D design and was replaced by Bryn Price of Box Jellys. Goo released their fourth single ‘Call In Sick’ which received radio play by BBC Introducing, Radio Primitive (France), and Gun Music Radio (US). Goo opened the main stage for the sold - out two day Handfest Festival at the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds. In May 2023, Goo toured France, playing at Supersonic Block Party Festival in Paris and Say Cheese Festival in Tours. In promotion for the latter, the music video for ‘Call In Sick’ was played on French television station TVT, and discussed by the show's presenters and guests. The band also played some small club gigs, picking up rave reviews from French publications: "The hovering and melodic verses are shattered by more devastating and distorted choruses. The performance is flawless" (La Face B) and “the magic of the 90s brings us in a DeLorean as a collision of Breeders, L7s and Elastica, catalyzed by a small dose of My Bloody Valentinesque shoegaze.” (Sound of Violence). In June, the band headlined the Mirrorman Festival in Bradford, and in July, the played at The Beat Herder Festival and supported Creation Records alumni The House of Love to a 500 capacity sold-out gig in Leeds. Goo also performed at Kirkstapalooza Festival and Saltaire Festival in September, and they are scheduled to play Nice as Pie Race Festival in November. Chomp EP After recording a few singles, the band spent time with acclaimed producer Andy Hawkins, recording five new songs and a re-working of ‘Call In Sick’ at The Nave studios in Leeds, UK. The six track ep ‘Chomp’ encompass es a mixture of genres that the band has become known for; grungey riffs, shoegaze moments, melodic pop vocals, and a rapid-fire indie punk overtone across the board that ties the sound together. Preceding the ep are three singles taken from the release: ‘Rush’ (18.05.23), ‘De Novo’ (30.06.23) and ‘Call In Sick’ (02.08.23) with accompanying music videos. Goo were accepted by Launchpad; an arts council funded program that supports emerging artists across the UK. The digital distribution will be handled by Launchpad, whilst the vinyl and CD versions will be released by GM Records. Four of the songs from the EP have been played on BBC Introducing; Emily Pilbeam played ‘Arcadia’ (19.08.23), ‘De Novo’ (08.07.23) and ‘Call In Sick’ (05.11.23) whilst Jamie Carnie played ‘Rush’ (24.07.23)