The band began in 2007, when Northumbrian-born Poppy Villiers-Stuart (vocals) and Pablo Perezzarate became a couple. Initially performing live as a duo, they decided to expand the line-up to create a more exciting stage presence. After experimenting with both brass and string players, it was the addition of a rhythm section that proved to be the missing jigsaw piece. Drummer Tony Bailey, who hails from Trinidad, was invaluable to the recording of the soon-to-be released debut album; his enthusiasm and percussion skills key in taking the band’s sound to a new, more organic level. Bassist and native Bristolian William Hallet has added rootsy bass lines. The four piece are now resident in Bristol.
