The Leeds Gig Guide

Band Biography for hail to the eskimo:

Born from a school days friendship, emerging out of the furnaces of Sheffield and coal mines of Doncaster, Hail to the Eskimo write songs that are upbeat bundles of sonic energy reflecting the stranger parts of life and love with a witty commentary on the mundane. They have found that they write songs faster than they can learn them. It's a bit like a magical music making factory (if you can picture it), attempting to utilise any instruments they can find regardless of quality or tone.

With their high octane catchy melodies, the band have danced their way through venues up and down the UK including The Kasbah in Coventry, The O2 Academy in Sheffield, Moho Live in Manchester, The Green Room in Welwyn Garden City and Club 85 in Hertfordshire. Supporting bands such as Chris Helme of The Yards and Seahorses, Pineapple Dance Studio's, Starman, and opened up for Tinchy Stryder at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster.

Listing a vast number of bands as influences, from Blondie through XTC and My Bloody Valentine to The Smiths, Pulp and Placebo, Hail to the Eskimo dip their feet into many genres. New Wave, Indie, Alternative, Pop, Rock, Funk, Disco, Grunge and even Metal. They are a wall of delay drenched guitars set against pounding dance beats that rumble beneath shimmering heartfelt vocals, each member contributing a unique and distinct element yet combines to create a sound that is melodic, driving and ultimately danceable.

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