BIO
Lois are a 3 piece rock and roll band from Nottingham comprising John Selby, Rich Spencer and Adrian Maguire.
Influenced by some of the greatest British and US bands of the 60s and early 70s,
Lois have crafted a characteristic sound all of their own that blends a retro-tinged coolness
with a fresh and exciting modern edge.
Their debut album 'The Polperro Horse Bus Company' was released independently in 2014 via Neon Grove Music.
In 2019 the band released a critically acclaimed 2nd album 'Guns of the Governor'
Lois are putting finishing touches to the 3rd album '97 Skies' -due for release in summer 2024.
The band have steadily increased a large and loyal following in their hometown and beyond,
as a powerful & tight trio, with a great live reputation.
Lois play both support slots to established signed bands along with their own headline shows
at well-respected venues around the U.K.
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They have worked with renowned Producers/Engineers Guy Massey (Beatles remasters, Manic Street Preachers),
Jim Spencer (The Charlatans, The Cribs, New Order) and Jon Astley (The Who, The Small Faces)
Early on, the band attracted the attention of BBC Radio stalwart DJ Mark Radcliffe,and he has championed the band on both
his BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music shows in the UK, broadcasting their tunes to national audiences.
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Lois continue to glean strong reviews for both their live shows and recorded work.
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“Lois have managed to pull off that most difficult of tricks - sounding authentically retro whilst simultaneously being absolutely contemporary. Nice one lads”
- Mark Radcliffe [BBC Radio 2 & Radio 6]
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"Out of sixteen songs there were surprisingly no duds in the mix. 4 out of 5 ‘TOP ALBUM’"
- The Even Ground
"...this is a hugely impressive, uplifting combination of old school rock and roll comforts with a readily-apparent,
modern twist. If you don’t find yourself singing along and tapping your feet to ‘Don’t Leave Me Ruined’,
I’d recommend you go and see someone about it."
- Nottingham Live
"You'll find they are a superb indie combination of 60’s music, rock and roll and funk, but you what you
won’t witness is this; the pure, raw and funk-laden rock bubble that is their immense live act."
- Pennyblack Music
"Their impressive array of jaunty indie numbers show why they are often referred to as one of Nottingham's best live bands."
"Don’t rule it out if you’re not a fan of retro guitar bands because with its toe-tapping beats and smooth vocals,
this album is guaranteed to have you dancing around your room in no time."
- Leftlion Magazine
"An outstanding first offering"
- Pennyblack Music
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