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'''Drenge''' are an [[English]] [[blues rock]] [[band (music)|band]] based in [[Castleton]] in [[Derbyshire]]. The band is made up of Eoin Loveless, on guitar and vocals, and his younger brother Rory, on drums. They take their name from the Danish word for "boys", although it is pronounced differently. The boy rose to prominence following the resignation of Labour MP Tom Watson from the Shadow Cabinet in July 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Tom Watson resigns from shadow cabinet|author=Patrick Wintour|url=http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/jul/04/tom-watson-resigns-shadow-cabinet|accessdate=2013-08-23|date=2013-07-04|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref>, who wrote in his resignation letter on his blogg "''be that great Labour leader that you can be, but try to have a real life too. And if you want to see an awesome band, I recommend Drenge."''", although they had a small following and had been picked up by national media at least some seven months previously<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/jan/24/new-band-drenge|title=Drenge (No 1,438)|accessdate=2013-08-23|date=2013-01-24|publisher=The Guardian|author=Paul Lester}}</ref>
'''Drenge''' are an [[English]] [[blues rock]] [[band (music)|band]] based in [[Castleton]] in [[Derbyshire]]. The band is made up of Eoin Loveless, on guitar and vocals, and his younger brother Rory, on drums. They take their name from the Danish word for "boys", although it is pronounced differently. The boy rose to prominence following the resignation of Labour MP Tom Watson from the Shadow Cabinet in July 2013<ref>{{cite web|title=Tom Watson resigns from shadow cabinet|author=Patrick Wintour|url=http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2013/jul/04/tom-watson-resigns-shadow-cabinet|accessdate=2013-08-23|date=2013-07-04|publisher=The Guardian}}</ref>, who wrote in his resignation letter on his blogg "''be that great Labour leader that you can be, but try to have a real life too. And if you want to see an awesome band, I recommend Drenge''", although they had a small following and had been picked up by national media at least some seven months previously<ref>{{web cite|url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/jan/24/new-band-drenge|title=Drenge (No 1,438)|accessdate=2013-08-23|date=2013-01-24|publisher=The Guardian|author=Paul Lester}}</ref>


Drenge have toured extensively in the UK, also at [[Glastonbury Festival]], [[Latitude Festival]], and will be at the upcoming [[Reading and Leeds Festivals|Reading and Leeds Festival]]. They have also toured with Californian duo [[Deap Vally]], including a hometown appearance at Sheffield's Queens Social Club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harleylive.co.uk/2013/01/new-show-drengedeap-vally-at-queens|title=New show: Drenge/Deap Vally at Queens|date=2013-01-04}}</ref>.
Drenge have toured extensively in the UK, also appearing at [[Glastonbury Festival]], [[Latitude Festival]], and will be at the upcoming [[Reading and Leeds Festivals|Reading and Leeds Festival]]. They have also toured with Californian duo [[Deap Vally]], including a hometown appearance at Sheffield's Queens Social Club<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.harleylive.co.uk/2013/01/new-show-drengedeap-vally-at-queens|title=New show: Drenge/Deap Vally at Queens|date=2013-01-04}}</ref>.


The self-titled album was released on 19th August 2013 on [[Infectious Records|Infectious]] Records
The self-titled album was released on 19th August 2013 on [[Infectious Records|Infectious]] Records

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Drenge
OriginCastleton, Derbyshire and
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
GenresAlternative rock, blues rock
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsInfectious
MembersEoin Loveless
Rory Loveless
Websitewww.facebook.com/drengeboys

Drenge are an English blues rock band based in Castleton in Derbyshire. The band is made up of Eoin Loveless, on guitar and vocals, and his younger brother Rory, on drums. They take their name from the Danish word for "boys", although it is pronounced differently. The boy rose to prominence following the resignation of Labour MP Tom Watson from the Shadow Cabinet in July 2013[1], who wrote in his resignation letter on his blogg "be that great Labour leader that you can be, but try to have a real life too. And if you want to see an awesome band, I recommend Drenge", although they had a small following and had been picked up by national media at least some seven months previously[2]

Drenge have toured extensively in the UK, also appearing at Glastonbury Festival, Latitude Festival, and will be at the upcoming Reading and Leeds Festival. They have also toured with Californian duo Deap Vally, including a hometown appearance at Sheffield's Queens Social Club[3].

The self-titled album was released on 19th August 2013 on Infectious Records

Discography

Singles

  • "Demonstration" (July 2013) Self-released as part of a Tramlines special 'Zine
1. Blood & Milk
2. Dogmeat
3. Bloodsports
4. Necromancer Is Dead
5. Jumble Jumble
  • "Bloodsports" (04/03/2013) on Infectious Records
1.Bloodsports
2.Dogmeat
1.Backwaters
2.Necromance is Dead
  • "Face Like A Skull" (due 26/08/2013) on Infectious Records
1. Face Like A Skull
2. Done Thing

Albums

  • Drenge (19th August 2013) on Infectious Records
1. People In Love Make Me Feel Yuck
2. Dogmeat
3. I Want To Break You In Half
4. Bloodsports
5. Backwaters
6. Gun Crazy
7. Face Like A Skull
8. I Don't Want To Make Love To You
9. Nothin
10. Bye Bye Bao Bao
11. Let's Prentend
12. Fuckabout

References

  1. ^ Patrick Wintour (2013-07-04). "Tom Watson resigns from shadow cabinet". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  2. ^ Paul Lester (2013-01-24). "Drenge (No 1,438)". The Guardian. Retrieved 2013-08-23.
  3. ^ "New show: Drenge/Deap Vally at Queens". 2013-01-04.