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Divine Schism: The Umbrellas
w/ Autocamper + Flamingo + Strawberry Runners
Presented by: Divine Schism| 0 | OXFORD: Common Ground |
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| P | Thursday 14th March, 2024 |
| N | 7:30pm |
Event information
The Umbrellas are back!
The Umbrellas are four renegade romantics crafting irresistible indie pop hymns. The band’s self-titled 2021 debut album became a breakout moment, winning critical praise and sparking an international tour.
Follow-up LP ‘Fairweather Friend’ goes a step further – absorbing the sonic attack of their live shows, it balances this with studio finesse, allowing the San Francisco four-piece to become the band they’ve always aspired to be. It’s a record overflowing with highlights. A lean 10 track affair, it grasps towards beatific pop while fuelled by a sense of risk, and the precision that comes from long months on the road.
The Umbrellas coalesced around a group of musicians who would frequent legendary San Francisco record emporium Amoeba Music. Singer and guitarist Matt Ferrera links with bassist Nick Oka, while Keith Frerichs is the powerhouse drummer. A chance encounter with Morgan Stanley singing karaoke at a Fourth of July party cemented the line-up around an avowed thirst for melody. “All of us love really earnest pop songs,”
Venue information
OXFORD: Common Ground| 0 | 37-38 Little Clarendon St Oxford OX1 2HU |
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| > | www.commonground-oxford.com/ |
