Trad-indie poets from Sheffield, creating winsome tales of romance, aided by banjos, harmonicas and toy guitars Hometown: Sheffield. The lineup: George Waite, Alex Saunders, Daniel Hopewell, Russell ...

Sheffield UK act The Crookes have been at it since 2008 or so, crafting wordy, jangly Britpop, most recently on last year’s Hold Fast which added some “whoa-oh” anthemicism to the mix. That album is ...

A BAND has come out of semi retirement to support The Crookes who are taking time out from a nationwide tour to appear at the Chantry Hall in Bedale. The Exploding Buddha’s are a well known local band ...

Little known band, The Crookes secured a massive win at this year's Brits. The Sheffield four piece heard they were one of 14 acts to have secured government funding to break into overseas markets, at ...

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