The Early Years and Sennen

A double bill of two UK indie acts from the early 2000s shoegaze-adjacent scene, The Early Years and Sennen, playing at The Social in London as part of a UK tour.

The Early Years began in East London in 2005, and Sennen in Norwich in 2002. Both grew out of the UK shoegaze-adjacent scene of the early 2000s and now release on the Sonic Cathedral label. The Early Years lean towards krautrock and drone, while Sennen pair post-rock textures with indie-pop harmonies. The Early Years have made three albums, each around a decade apart: a self-titled debut for Beggars Banquet, II, and Modern Moonlight, their third.

The Early Years have been remixed by the late Andrew Weatherall, praised by Brian Eno and have played alongside Ride. Sennen's debut, Widows, appeared in 2005 and was followed by four more albums, the latest being First Light in 2016. Both acts have been largely inactive on stage for years, so this run marks their first live shows together in that time. Sennen are also preparing their first new material in over a decade.

The Social is a London venue that hosts concerts and shows. The bill will suit listeners following either band's catalogue, and fans of the Sonic Cathedral roster, on this stop of the UK tour.