The Leeds Gig Guide

Band Biography for Yonderboy:

With a sound that is being compared to classic British acts such as The Smiths, Orange Juice and The Wedding Present, Yonderboy create melodic indie-pop that is as original as it is appealing. Despite being in their infancy as a group (forming Summer 2008), they have received much critical acclaim in their native city of Leeds, as well as supporting Frightened Rabbit, Slow Club, The Antlers, Japandroids, Wintersleep and The Twilight Sad, amongst others.

They released their debut single ‘Vast Ocean’ through Tip Toe Records in Sept 09, one half of a Ltd Edition Split 7” Vinyl with fellow Leeds indie-popsters Just Handshakes (We’re British), which has received praise from the likes of Drowned in Sound and This Is Fake DIY.

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"..."odd name, actually quite good"
Art Fist

"...a heady blend of barely contained indignance, vocal acrobatics and spikey guitars, catching them live is a treat"
The Leeds Guide

"...the template for their indelible indie-pop is taken from the likes of The Smiths and The Wedding Present - A good thing to these ears"
The Fly

“…this outfit's promise becomes undeniable. Their appealing, capricious and quintessentially British indie material is executed with great flair”
Leeds Music Scene – Live Review

"If this is what we can expect from Yonderboy on a first gig, the prospect of the band a little while on borders on the alarming"
World Alternative Music Guide

"A fantastic mix of melodies and upbeat strums made it impossible to stand still"
Sandman Magazine - Live Review

"Interesting lyrics, erratic enthusiasm and furiously catchy choruses. The people turning up later missed something special"
No-Title Magazine

"...frantic riffs and yelps offset mellow Death Cab for Cutie moments and give an edge to their upbeat indie-pop”
The Fly - Live Review

"Yonderboy - what a name and what a sterling performance, beautifully melodic. Spiky, angular guitars which seem to be able to play a million things at once. The lyrics are creative and full of emotive energy, quintessentially British indie"
steviekilgour.co.uk

"...a curious mixture of gentle 80’s jingling pop that’s been toughened up with slight elements of Math and just a few gentle hints of post rock – superb stuff"
ManchesterMusic.co.uk

"Four guys who have a penchant for knocking out incredible indie pop tunes. They really do have a bright future ahead of them"
The Beat Surrender