Ugly
Originally hailing from Cambridge, now residing in London - Ugly have been using downtime to craft a sound true to their own. Fusing inspiration from various backgrounds of Choral, Post-Rock and the staples of the 60s/70s, Ugly’s take on the writing process is unique and constantly moving forward.
The alt-rock powerhouse recently released single ‘Shepherd’s Carol’. This, alongside previously released singles ‘Sha’, ‘The Wheel’, ‘I’m Happy You’re Here’, and ‘Hands of Man’, set the tone for highly anticipated debut EP Twice Around The Sun. Drip feeding tracks since 2022, the group have become renowned amongst peers for their shape shifting sound that blends experimental post-rock with swelling choral textures. Today’s track was produced at Church Studios by Balázs Altsach, assistant to Paul Epworth who has worked on music for The Last Dinner Party, Wet Leg & Blur.
Hailing from Cambridge and its surrounding areas, UGLY originally evolved through the band’s choral background. Glimmers of its influence can be heard throughout their catalogue - instantly gripping infectious melodies, explosive dynamic changes and rich, intricate harmonies.