Gengahr
Biography Gengahr
Gengahr
Born out of a desire to create something fresh and unique to them, Gengahr are a true gem and a group waiting to be discovered. They formed at school in North London in 2013 and released their debut album, A Dream Outside in June 2015 to widespread critical acclaim.
The output to date feels utterly timeless and yet genuinely refreshing, Gengahr create effortlessly smooth and melodic indie-rock that meanders along a laidback sun-kissed path. With a sound that could easily stem from influences drawn from icons such as The Smiths and Modest Mouse, to the more recently revered Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Youth Lagoon, Gengahr have already received support from Huw Stephens, NME, DIY and host of peers.
'If it wasn’t for our manager, we’d have given away everything we’ve ever done for free and only played gigs just round the corner from my house,’ says Felix Bushe, lead singer and guitarist with melodic indie-rockers Gengahr.
But in East City Management they have found a supportive family network that’s as important for advising the band about what they shouldn’t do, as much as for what they should.
‘Instead of saying yes to everything it’s been more about mapping out the route we should take. They know when to be cautious and when not,’ Felix continues.
For Gengahr, it’s an approach that has served them well. With influences that span Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Youth Lagoon, to Modest Mouse and MGMT, the quartet has a knack for creating instant indie classics.
A debut single release on Transgressive last autumn helped to create a buzz for their smooth, sun-kissed indie, while playing at choice festivals including Latitude and Festival No. 6 brought their sound to a wider audience.
