Leeds band The Music to play home city reunion show

The four-piece have announced their only UK reunion gig will be at Temple Newsam on May 28.

Originally from Kippax, The Music shot to the top of the charts at the turn of the Millennium with infectious dance-rock songs such as Take the Long Road and Walk It, Welcome to the North and The People.

Formed in 1999, The Music went on to reach the UK top five with their self-titled debut album taking the UK live scene by storm and gaining a reputation for one of the country’s most exciting live bands. Led by the euphoric vocals of singer Rob Harvey, and the riff-heavy guitar of Adam Nutter played against infectious dance beats the band drew comparisons to The Stone Roses, Led Zeppelin and The Verve but their unique sound forged something beyond their influences, with instantly recognisable tracks like Take the Long Road and The People becoming indie night staples.

Harvey went on to become an in-demand songwriter for the likes of Clean Bandit, Joel Corry and Gorgon City; he also featured on The Streets’ 2011 album Computers and Blues.

Joining the reunion party in May is a line-up of indie legends. Leading the support billing is Wakefield’s very own The Cribs, themselves returning from a three-year hiatus with their new album Night Network, set for release in November 2020.

Joining them will be The Coral, a mainstay of the indie scene for the best part of two decades. Fast-rising Scottish band The Snuts, who have already been selling out venues across the country, and London outfit The Skinner Brothers complete the bill.

With such a strong line-up of bands this is expected be one of the gigs of 2021 as live music makes a triumphant return to Yorkshire, and an exhilarating way to forget live music’s most forgettable year.

A statement, the band said: “We got invited to do a Tim’s Twitter Listening Party for our debut album and it just kind of grew from there. It reminded us how much we loved the music that we made together, and more importantly just how much we really like each other as people. So we booked a rehearsal, just to see what it would feel like to get in a room and play together, and it felt amazing! We can’t wait to walk on stage next year, it’s going to be really, really special.”

Commenting on the show, Futuresound Promotions Director Andy Smith added: “Futuresound are going all out to bring some huge shows and events to the region in 2021 after a tough year for live music. It’s been a dream of mine for some time to get The Music back together after nearly a decade away, a band that everyone will remember in some way and shaped some people’s music identity. An unforgettable live band with huge songs. I’m delighted it’s come about now when we all need something to look forward to.”

Tickets for The Music and special guests go on sale Friday September 11 at 10am from www.seetickets.com and www.lunatickets.co.uk.