Formed in 2012 by core members Ryan Needham (Komakino) and Liza Violet (Department M), Leeds-based band Menace Beach are considered to be a bit of an indie supergroup. With a rotating cast of notable auxiliary members that frequently includes Nestor Matthews (Sky Larkin), MJ (Hookworms), and Matt Spalding (You Animals), they blend fuzzed-out ’90s-style indie with big melodic pop.
They made their debut in 2012 with the Dream Out EP on French label Desire, followed a year later by a single on the London-based Too Pure label. Their reputation grew quickly and, with only those two releases to their credit, they were covered in NME, Drowned in Sound, and The Guardian and recorded a session for BBC Radio 6. Following the release of their second EP, 2014’s Lowtalker, they signed with Memphis Industries, which released their debut album, Ratworld, in early 2015.
Menace Beach is available for corporate events, private shows, milestone celebrations (birthday, anniversary), fundraisers, festivals, and more.