Sports Team

Sports Team is an effervescent British indie rock outfit known for their raucous live performances and wry, observational lyrics that deftly capture the quirks of English life. The sextet, formed in Cambridge, features Alex Rice (lead vocals), Rob Knaggs (rhythm guitar, vocals), Ben Mack (bass), Al Greenwood (drums), Henry Young (lead guitar), and Oli Dewdney (percussion), though the band hails London as their home base. They burst onto the scene in the late 2010s, quickly gaining traction for their engaging stage presence and sharp social commentary wrapped in angular guitar work and catchy choruses.

Their discography includes a critically acclaimed debut album, "Deep Down Happy," released in 2020, which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize and showcased their knack for weaving storytelling into upbeat indie anthems. The band's subsequent releases, such as "Gulp!" and "Dig!", continue to solidify their reputation as one of the UK's most exciting and distinctive new rock bands. Songs like "Here It Comes Again" and "Margate" highlight their ability to reflect on British culture with both humor and affection, while "M5" and "Kutcher" illustrate their penchant for combining contagious energy with a satirical edge. Rising from the grassroots indie circuit to the brink of mainstream success, Sports Team has managed to maintain a dedicated fan base while attracting new listeners with each witty, guitar-driven release.

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