Hartlepool’s Leopard Rays are a four piece alt rock band, they are Luke Dawkins (vocals), Sean McCloskey (guitar), Tom Pattison (bass) and David Wilcox (drums).

They take their influences from the likes of Pearl Jam, Oasis and Ride for fans of other local luminaries such as Plaza and The Yada Yada Yadas. 

Leopard Rays have graced stages at Stockton Calling, and played the inaugural Heelapolooza and Gathering Sounds Festivals. They have also been playlisted on BBC Music Introducing and supported the likes of Pulled Apart By Horses and Estrons and played their own dates in Manchester, London and Newcastle plus sold out shows in their hometown as they continue to grow both musically and in support. 

Previous single Daydream was four minutes of infectious riffs and twisting melodies, while fan favourites Moon and I’m Japan reflect a more mellifluous and all-out rock direction respectively.

Brother is the second single taken from the band’s forthcoming EP and was released today, Friday 31 July.

Its a track that showcases that heavier indie rock still exists, it grabs your attention right from the off with its thundering guitar riff, and a chunky bass that combined drive the melody of the song.

It is delivered with an aggressive tone that adds a punky edge to the song which is perfect for the lyrics which describe a sibling rivalry that threatens to boil over as demonstrated by the lyrics “hey my brother, said enough is enough” or the more menacing “you had your hands wrapped around my throat”.

Brother is a swaggering piece of snarling rock, but underpinned with a great melody which keeps it very much in the mainstream indie rock environment and will ensure that the band get the recognition that the track deserves.

Leopard Rays are leading the charge of bands from the North East of England that are creating some quality music at this moment in time.

Give Brother a stream now:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3exjuhZ65JicdXCJIkJm9v?si=h6TA_tbuTcCv_4w2SNAJHw

Leopard Rays can be followed on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Spotify pages:

https://www.facebook.com/LeopardRays/

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