Dutch Uncles

Dutch Uncles, the English indie pop band formed in Marple in 2008, play a concert at Exchange in Bristol. The evening brings the group's blend of pop songwriting and experimental textures to the city.

Dutch Uncles are an English indie pop band formed in Marple, near Stockport, in 2008. Duncan Wallis sings and plays piano, Andy Proudfoot drums, Peter Broadhead plays guitar and marimba, Neil Wright plays guitar, and Henry Broadhead works with synths and percussion. Their music pairs accessible melodies with angular rhythms, marimba and vibraphone colours and frequently unusual time signatures. Cited influences include Talking Heads, XTC, Kate Bush, King Crimson and the composer Steve Reich.

Their self-titled debut appeared in 2009 on the German label Tapete Records. Cadenza followed in 2011, recorded in Salford and their first full-length released in the UK. Further albums include Out of Touch in the Wild (2013), O Shudder (2015) and Big Balloon (2017), with lyrics turning to addiction, domestic life and technological alienation. True Entertainment marked a return after several years away from recording.

The concert takes place at Exchange in Bristol, a venue that hosts concerts and shows, and suits listeners who follow indie pop and art-pop songwriting.