Originating in the noise-rock scene in Leeds, UK, Pop Vulture took their influences from the dissonance of the no-wave movement and unconventionality of post-punk and draped them over more tightly-wound grooves. All of this simmers away underneath a monotonous stream of consciousness based around themes of mental health and the relentlessness of living. “The sound is halting, off-kilter, twisted. The vocals are spoken, dead-pan. The feel is bleak. That is until it bursts unexpectedly into sweet pop; the grooviest drumming, tuneful keys with the sound of jazz.” - Local Sound Focus Whilst the group’s heart is in making the Leeds DIY and grassroots scene their playground, the pandemic directed them towards recording their music at Eiger Studios. “Having already performed alongside bands like Yard Act and Keg, and with a clear music-making ethos, Pop Vulture’s potential is tantalising. False alarm? It would appear not.” -Louder Than War Beginning as a three piece, Jacob, Luc and Sam decided on the addition of Ben to thwack some bells and blocks as well as provide enough hands to perform what their layered recordings would otherwise prove ambitious to recreate live. Pop Vulture have also garnered attention from over the pond such as coverage from a Spanish blog called Retratando Voces who drew comparisons to the likes of Squid, Viagra Boys, Girl Band and The Cool Greenhouse.
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