Biography
"Everything is incorporated into Backyards' sound; much more than the simple Indie dynamics of guitar, bass and drums. Keyboards make an appearance, string sections...and music that is atmospheric; contrasting between dark and light, upbeat and melancholic." - AltSounds.Com
Our songs are big but intimate, intense but heartfelt. Our debut EP 'If You're Scared' was released 1 Feb 12 and our new single 'Goodhart's Law' is now available on all major online stores. The music video for 'Goodhart's Law' can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnGWVuW3nyg
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"It's a truly magnificent record.... How it is legal to subject someone to this level of excitement compressed into a 17 minute EP is beyond me." - Joe Scrase, Leeds Music Scene
"I've seen comparisons made with the likes of Arcade Fire and Radiohead, and whilst Backyards clearly draw inspiration from many quarters, they have a sound which deserves to be judged on its own merit. A collection of beautifully written and immaculately produced songs, which easily make Backyards the most exciting new band I've heard from Leeds in a long time." - Rob Aldam, Counterfeit Magazine
"It's a rare and tender moment when a band come together in perfect harmony, blending imagination and innovation to perform an enthralling set of songs that all work perfectly alongside each other in a pristine balance...The Anglo/American vocal duo took turns to showcase their abilities, huge, cinematic vocals rang out around the room, proving that when playing live, the band are a force to be reckoned with. Not to mention possessing an intense modesty that suited the band's naturally intelligent posture." - Benjamin Maney, Leeds Music Scene
- www.backyardsmusic.com
- twitter.com/backyardsmusic
- soundcloud.com/backyards
- backyards.bandcamp.com
- www.facebook.com/backyardsmusic
Gig Reviews
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Backyards
Live @ Leeds Festival 2012 on Sunday, 26th August 2012
Gig History
Backyards has played 29 gigs in Leeds • Add a gig
- 2012-12-13 @ Brudenell Social Club
- 2012-11-29 @ Brudenell Social Club
- 2012-09-19 @ Baby Jupiter
- 2012-07-09 @ Cockpit
- 2012-07-07 @ Rock and Roll Circus
- 2012-05-27 @ Brudenell Social Club
- 2012-05-23 @ Nation of Shopkeepers
- 2012-05-04 @ The Library
- 2012-04-21 @ Faversham
- 2012-03-11 @ Oporto
- 2012-02-15 @ Nation of Shopkeepers
- 2011-09-30 @ The Library
- 2011-09-14 @ Nation of Shopkeepers
- 2011-08-24 @ Oporto
- 2011-08-20 @ Carpe Diem
- 2011-07-16 @ Carpe Diem
- 2011-07-09 @ Nation of Shopkeepers
- 2011-07-06 @ Cockpit
- 2011-06-04 @ Rock and Roll Circus
- 2011-05-14 @ The Well
- 2011-04-08 @ The Library
- 2011-04-06 @ Sandinista!
- 2011-03-13 @ The Well
- 2011-03-04 @ The Library
- 2011-02-24 @ Milo
- 2011-02-11 @ Milo
- 2011-02-05 @ Milo
- 2010-12-10 @ Royal Park Cellars
- 2010-12-07 @ Mine