JAWS

About this Artist

Dream-pop foursome JAWS first formed in Birmingham in 2012, after vocalist Connor Schofield rallied together a handful of his friends from college and gained traction with a demo he’d posted online. Having since released two EPs and three albums including their 2014 debut ‘Be Slowly’ and 2016’s ‘Simplicity’, the band’s forthcoming EP will be their first extended offering since self-released LP ‘The Ceiling’ in 2019.

Best known for their sunny and subversive take on indie-rock, JAWS have previously supported the likes of The Twang, Peace and Spector, and are set to appear as special guests to Swim Deep at their 10th anniversary shows in Birmingham and London this month. Praised by The Guardian for creating “a rising tumult of lovely lacerating melodies and noise over a rock beat you can dance to”, the band have attracted praise from the likes of NME, DIY, Gigwise, Dork, The Line of Best Fit, Far Out Magazine, The Independent, Clash and more.

A spiralling statement of intent from a band who, more than a decade on, are continuing to evolve with a fresh sense of vigour, JAWS will release ‘If It Wasn’t For My Friends, Things Could Be Different’, their first extended work for over 4 years, on 15th September.

Releases

Releases we have curated and recommend to yours truly.
The Ceiling
April 5th, 2019

Birmingham trio Jaws return with their forthcoming third album The Ceiling, which will be released on April 5th 2019. The album was once again recorded with Gethin Pearson who also worked on their previous and spectacular album Simplicity (2016). Listen to the first three singles Driving At Nigh

FeaturedIf It Wasn't for My Friends, Things Could Be Different
September 15th, 2023

Birmingham-based indie rock/dream pop band JAWS, consisting of Connor Schofield (vocals/rhythm guitar), Alex Hudson (guitar), Leon Smith (bass), Eddy Geach (drums) have just announced their upcoming EP “If It Wasn't For My Friends, Things Could Be Different” will be released on September 15,