English Teacher | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Leeds, England |
Genres | Indie rock |
Years active | 2020–present |
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Website | www |
English Teacher are a British musical group from Leeds, who formed in 2020.[1] They consist of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden.[2] The band appeared on Later... with Jools Holland in November 2023.[1] Their song "Nearly Daffodils" was named one of the 10 best songs of 2023 by Time magazine.[3]
The band's first extended play Polyawkward, was released 22 April 2022 through Nice Swan Records.[4] It was listed in NME's 100 debut EPs, with the magazine describing it as a "playful yet polished" release that "sees fury and fun overlap".[5]
In January 2024, the band announced their debut album This Could Be Texas, which was released on 12 April.[6]
They were called "2024’s hottest new guitar band" by Guitar.com, part of NME Networks.[7]