Want the skinny on the best (nearly) new band in Britain?

Just ask... Who? What? Where? The Young Knives are drummer Oliver Askew, singer/ guitarist Henry Dartnall and his brother The House Of Lords, formed in rocktastic Ashby-de-la-Zouch nine years ago.

Being young and daft they spent their time playing bad funk and Ned's Atomic Dustbin covers until, luckily, university split the band. Four years later; older, wiser and now a bit embarrassed about the Ned's Atomic Dustbin thing, they decided to reconvene by moving to that other cesspit of punk rock depravity: Oxford!!!!

The Young Knives is a great name, which apparently comes from a Scottish history book. The lead vocalist read an etching that had three young chaps pulling a laird from his horse. It actually said 'young knaves', but knives was a good approximation!!
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They say they want to be seen as rock's answer to Robin Hood, deadpans Henry, taking influence from the rich, arty types and making it good for the poor.

They are touring most of the festivals near you soon.

 

 

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