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Kagoule

Kagoule is an alternative rock band from Nottingham, UK. Formed when the members were in their teens, the line-up consists of Cai Burns, Lucy Hatter and Lawrence English (drums). They band has released two albums, Urth (2015) on Earache Records and Strange Entertainment (2018) on Alcopop! Records.

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Kagoule
Background information
OriginNottingham, England
GenresIndie rock, post-rock, emo, grunge
LabelsEarache Records, Alcopop! Records
Members
  • Cai Burns
  • Lucy Hatter
  • Lawrence English
Websitekagoule.bandcamp.com

Kagoule is an alternative rock band from Nottingham, UK. Formed when the members were in their teens, the line-up consists of Cai Burns (vocals, guitar), Lucy Hatter (bass guitar, vocals) and Lawrence English (drums).12 They band has released two albums, Urth (2015)1 on Earache Records and Strange Entertainment (2018)3 on Alcopop! Records.

History

Formation, early years and Urth

The band was formed when the members were in their early teens and initially worked with a local record label, Denizen Recordings.2 In 2014, Kagoule appeared on the BBC Introducing stage at the Glastonbury Festival.1 They band released several singles4 before their first album, Urth, was released in 2015 by Earache Records, best known for extreme metal bands such as Napalm Death and Bolt Thrower.1 The album was well-received by the alternative music press, being described by The Quietus as "an exciting debut album that thrills from beginning to end"1 and by Louder Than War as "a gorgeous, big bastard brick-shit-house of a record".4

Strange Entertainment

In 2018, the band released its second album, Strange Entertainment, preceded by the single "Egg Hunt"/"Bad Saliva". Strange Entertainment was again well-received by the independent music press. The Line of Best Fit called it "an enthralling and powerful release".3 In November 2018, the band embarked on a headline UK tour in support of the album.5

Musical style and influences

Critics have categorised Kagoule's music as indie rock,6 grunge revival,7 emo8 and post-rock.9

Kagoule cite influences including Smashing Pumpkins, Fugazi, Bikini Kill, Bob Tilton10 and the Pixies.11 and many of the groups signed to Dischord Records and Touch and Go Records.12

They have been cited as an influence by Muskets.13

Discography

Albums

  • Urth (2015), Earache Records
  • Strange Entertainment (2018), Alcopop! Records

Singles

  • "Monarchy"/"Mudhole" (2012), Denizen Recordings
  • "It Knows It"/"Adjust The Way" (2014), Earache Records
  • "Glue"/"Made Of Concrete" (2015), Earache Records
  • "The Bastard" (2015), Earache Records
  • "Egg Hunt"/"Bad Saliva" (2018) Alcopop! Records
References

References

  1. Paul Klotschkow (1 September 2015). "Kagoule - Urth". The Quietus. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  2. Andrew Harrison (20 August 2015). "Kagoule - Urth". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 6 November 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  3. Ben Lynch (23 October 2018). "Strange Entertainment isn't a new direction for Kagoule, it's just a hell of a lot better". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  4. Stephen Murphy (15 August 2015). "Kagoule: Urth". Louder Than War. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  5. "Strange Entertainment: Kagoule On Their New Single, And What Comes Next". Clash. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  6. Lohan, Aaron. "KAGOULE ANNOUNCE UK TOUR WITH CATHOLIC ACTION". Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  7. Tipple, Ben. "LIVE: The Xcerts / Kagoule @ Boston Music Rooms, London". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
  8. Vine, Andy (18 March 2016). "NEWS: 2000 Trees Adds 15 New Bands - God Is In The TV". Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  9. "Kagoule: Rhythm, Noise, And Melody". Magnet Magazine. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  10. "Kagoule: Momentum". PRS for Music Foundation. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  11. "Strange Entertainment: Kagoule On Their New Single, And What Comes Next". Clash. 4 October 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  12. Kagoule JuiceFM Interview at The Great Escape Festival. 18 May 2015. Event occurs at 1m20s. Retrieved 3 May 2026.
  13. "Influences with Muskets #CHEW". No Sleep Records. Retrieved 19 February 2026.