Leeds-based band English Teacher has recently released their debut album, This Could Be Texas, on Island Records. The quartet, consisting of Lily Fontaine on vocals, Lewis Whiting on guitar, Douglas Frost on drums, and Nicholas Eden on bass, has already made waves in the indie scene with their piercing lyricism and intoxicating basslines. Despite feeding into popular post-punk tropes, the band tackles more sentimental and sharper themes that reflect their experiences as contemporary mixed-race individuals in post-Brexit Britain.
The album explores themes of identity, stereotypes, and acceptance, featuring Fontaine’s reflections on growing up in a place “where many didn’t have any tolerance towards people who are different.” The project is an eagerly awaited debut that draws from the raw simplicity of post-punk with a heartening originality that showcases the band’s impressive versatility. English Teacher has already released a string of singles and EPs with indie labels Nice Swan and Speedy Wunderground, cementing their place as one of the most exciting indie bands today.
For fans of Honeyglaze, Life Without Buildings, and Yard Act, This Could Be Texas is a fine lesson in noir-lyricism and proves English Teacher to be one of guitar music’s next hottest properties. The rising quartet is expected to make even more waves in the industry with their message and music resonating with audiences globally.
Fans can also join the Rough Trade Club and have albums like This Could Be Texas delivered to their doorstep. Club members gain access to exclusive benefits, including free shipping at roughtrade.com and early access to events and online offers. English Teacher is the latest addition to the club’s list of featured artists, which fans can browse and listen to on their dedicated Album of the Month Spotify playlist
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