Leeds rockers Gloria to release new single "‘Runaway’ on June 9th

BIO:

We are GLORIA, a 4 piece Rock band currently working out of Leeds UK. Our music is described as anthemic Rock that takes on multiple forms. From hard-hitting and energetic to  psychedelic and soulful, soothing and emotive, we aim to deliver tunes that have the power to relate to and capture the hearts of a wide variety of music lovers. 

Taking Inspiration from greats such as David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Queen and Pink Floyd (amongst many others), our sound naturally contains elements of that timeless music, but presented in a way that’s refreshing for a contemporary audience. 

The content of our music and the themes we write about are not only very personal to our own lives but also is massively influenced by youth culture in Britain and how it’s shaped us as people and as a society. Many of the topics we touch on are universal and therefore are accessible to a wide range of people.

 We believe that all of these elements working in connection is what allows the listener to really feel something when experiencing the music and as artists that is always our primary intention. 

We’ve spent the last 6 months writing a host of new material which we feel far surpasses anything we’ve created previously and have recently been testing them out at shows in Manchester (Academy 3), Leeds (The Lending Room) and London (The Courtyard Theatre), to amazing receptions.

The plan now is to get the music in front of as many people as possible by gigging, releasing and showing people what we’re about so keep your eyes peeled for us and we assure you won’t be disappointed.

About ‘Runaway’

Latest single, ‘Runaway’ is an alt rock/ pop song about a story of a man and a woman who fall into a relationship fated to fail. The song has a confident structure and an arrangement that becomes gradually more grand and intense as the song progresses. For the most part the song is quite guitar focussed with rich vocal harmonies elevating a catchy hook that we hope will be in your ears for a while. The driving narrative and optimistic tone of the ending make it a great listen  if you’re making a journey that might take you somewhere you haven’t been before. Happy listening!

Fact Sheet:

​Band Members (Current):  Austin Woodcock (Lead Vocal), Evan Butcher (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Chris Richards (Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals), Maxx Orrell (Drums) 

                       Former members: Will Eagles (2017-2020), Ethan Cooper (2020-2023)

Chronology: 

 Band formed in 2017 as a 3 piece (AW, EB, WE) and began writing together.

11/02/2019-the self-titled, debut single, GLORIA was released which has to date been streamed over 250,000 times.

01/08/2019- Released second single Dogma.

08/09/2019- Won Lancaster Music Festivals ‘Search for a Star’ competition which earned a spot on the mainstage at that year's festival.

12/10/2019- Played Lancaster Music Festival mainstage.

Winter 2019- Played first string of UK shows via Scruff of the Neck in Leeds, Newcastle and a sold out headline at the Eagle inn (Manchester)

01/07/2020- began working with FEAR Records and recorded the first demos of the Looking Forwards, Looking Back EP.

11/07/2020-Recorded the final mixes of our debut EP at Motor Museum Studios in Liverpool.

27/11/2020- Released debut EP with Fear Records

6/12/2020- First Radio play on BBC introducing.

12/02/2021- ‘The Acoustic Tapes Was released as additional content to the EP.

14/06/2021- The band goes from a 3 to a 5 piece after losing WE and gaining ,CR, MO, and EC.

21/06/2021- Television debut on Sky Arts- Live from the Edge, with BBC’s Mark Radcliffe.

11/09/2021- Played a sold out Deaf Institute in Manchester supporting Bayboards.

04/09/2021- Played Highest Point Festival and finished recording next single Anymore at Chairworks Studios with Bob Cooper.

16/10/2021- Played Manchester Academy 3 with Second Thoughts.

29/12/2021-Interviewed by Elaine Wilcox for ITV Granada Reports.

01/02/2022- Recorded unreleased singles Runaway and Evergreen at Chairworks Studios with Bob Cooper.

04/02/2022- Released single Anymore with Fear Records with various international, national and local airplay and media coverage.

19/02/2022- Anymore added to Spotify Editorial playlist- ‘Fresh Finds Rock’

13/05/2022-Played Highest Point Festival Mainstage alongside The Kaiser Chiefs and Reverend and the Makers then played an evening headline to a sold out Night People in Manchester.

24/05/2022- Played first Leeds headline show at Lending Room

15/07/2022- Headlined Night and Day Cafe in Manchester.

17/07/2022- Became independent from Fear Records

21/09/2022- Played Scruff of the Neck TV.

24/09/2022- Headlined AATMA Manchester.

16/10/2022- Main support for Massive Wagons at the Sugarhouse in Lancaster for the cities Music festival with a 1000+ attendance.

20/02/2023-Supported MILK at Manchester Academy 3.

02/03/2023-Headlined The Lending Room in Leeds.

04/03/2023- Made London debut at sold out show at the Courtyard Theatre with The Deniros and A.R.T

12/05/2023- Played Deaf Institute supporting Sad Boys Club.

0906/2023- Released independent single Runaway.