Headsticks

Headsticks play a concert at Parish in Huddersfield. The band describes its music as punk roots rock'n'roll, a sound that draws on several rock traditions.

Headsticks describe their music as "Revolutionary Punk Roots Rock'n'Roll", a label that covers a sound with appeal across folk, roots, post punk, punk, rock and blues audiences. The band has been playing and recording since late 2012 and has released albums that have drawn positive attention from several corners of the music scene.

Their songs combine anthemic choruses, pointed lyrics and driving riffs with upbeat rhythms. The lyrics carry social commentary delivered with a dry sense of humour. In concert, the material ranges from fast, full-throttle numbers and singalong anthems to haunting acoustic ballads, with the band placing weight on honesty, integrity and hard work.

Parish is a venue in Huddersfield that hosts concerts and shows. For listeners interested in cross-genre rock with strong lyrics and a mix of loud and quiet material, this is a band whose catalogue spans both electric and acoustic styles.