Leif Erikson (band)

Leif Erikson
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2015–present
LabelsArts & Crafts
Spinoff ofFlashgun
Members
  • Sam Johnston
  • Oliver Wright
  • Tom Leader
  • Greg Austin
  • Giles Robinson

Leif Erikson are an English indie rock band based in London. Their debut, self-titled album was released in August 2017.[1] The group have been reviewed in publications including Stereogum,[2] Clash,[3] and Line of Best Fit.[4]

History

Leif Erikson formed in 2015, after members of the band Flashguns reunited.[5] Their debut, self-titled album was released in 2017 by Arts & Crafts in the United States and Canada and self released elsewhere.[6] In 2021, they issued the EP 21 Grams of Soul.

Band members

  • Sam Johnston
  • Oliver Wright
  • Tom Leader
  • Greg Austin
  • Giles Robinson

Discography

Studio albums

  • Leif Erikson (2017)

EPs

  • 21 Grams of Soul (2021)

Singles

  • "Looking for Signs" (2015)
  • "Matter" (2018)
  • "Second Curve" (2019)
  • "Question Time" (2020)
  • "Waiting for a Brighter Day" (2021)
  • "200 Times" (2021)

References

  1. ^ Leif Erikson by Leif Erikson, 25 August 2017, retrieved 18 May 2018
  2. ^ "Leif Erikson – "Looking for Signs" Video". Stereogum. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  3. ^ "Leif Erikson – 'Looking for Signs'". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  4. ^ "Leif Erikson weave frustration into red-eyed single "Concrete and Steel"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  5. ^ "Next Wave #720: Leif Erikson". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  6. ^ "Leif Erikson signs to Arts & Crafts, shares new single". Killbeat Music. Retrieved 18 May 2018.


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