Bob Vylan
Bob Vylan | |
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 Bob Vylan in Los Angeles, 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Ghost Theatre |
| Members |
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| Website | https://www.bobvylan.com/ |
Bob Vylan are an English duo based in London who play a style merging elements of grime, punk rock and hip hop.
History
The band was formed in 2017 by singer/guitarist Bobby Vylan and drummer Bobbie Vylan. The first concert followed just two weeks later.[2]
In the first year of the band's history, Bob Vylan released four singles and an EP via the band's own label, Ghost Theatre. Following the DIY principle, the musicians personally delivered their albums to various record stores.[3]
On August 7, 2020, the band released their debut album, We Live Here. Bob Vylan then toured supporting the Offspring and Biffy Clyro and performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2021.
On April 22, 2022, the band released their second studio album, Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life, which entered the UK Albums Chart at number 18.[4]
Musical style
Bob Vylan combine grime rap with punk rock. Singer Bobby Vylan grew up listening to rap, grime, punk and indie rock. After learning the guitar, he wanted to incorporate all of his influences into his music. Songs Wicked and Bad and Health is Wealth on their album The Price Of Life are heavily influenced by dancehall and reggae.[5] The lyrics deal with social and political issues such as racism, police violence,[6] unequal income distribution, access to healthy food,[7] gentrification, the influence of Hollywood on the working class and the influence of prescribed medicine on the population. The American magazine Alternative Press recommended Bob Vylan for fans of Idles, Fever 333 and Turnstile.[8] Ian Winwood from UK magazine Kerrang! called Bob Vylan the most exciting and important punk band in the United Kingdom in 2022.[9]
Discography
Albums
- Vylan (Self released, 2017)
- Dread (Self released, 2019)
- We Live Here (Venn Records, 2020)
- Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life (Ghost Theatre, 2022)
Awards
| Year | Category | Institution or publication | Result | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Best Alternative Music Act | MOBO Awards | Won | This is the first year the MOBO Awards has had Best Alternative Music Act as a category | [10] |
| 2022 | Best Album | Kerrang! Awards | Won | For the album Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life | [11]
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References
- ^ Brown, Ed (May 25, 2022). "Bob Vylan : Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life". Treble. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
British rap-rock duo Bob Vylan
- ^ "Bob Vylan create music that's as loud as the message behind it—interview". altpress.com. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ Smith, Carl (2022-04-28). "Bob Vylan: "We always believed we could, but it's mind-blowing it's come to fruition"". Official Charts. Retrieved 2022-10-15.
- ^ "BOB VYLAN | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
- ^ "Bob Vylan: "If you feel like you can't say something on an elevated…". Kerrang!. 2022-08-08. Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- ^ "GO YOUR OWN WAY: BOB VYLAN". DIYMAG>COM. 25 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "Feature Spotlight: Bob Vylan". musicmusingsandsuch.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "If You Feel Like You Can't Say Something". kerrang.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ "The Music Industry Is A Dangerous Place". kerrang.com. Retrieved 2022-10-17.
- ^ Carter, Emily. "Bob Vylan win first-ever Best Alternative Music Act MOBO Award". Kerrang!. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Carter, Emily (2022-06-23). "Here's all the winners from the Kerrang! Awards 2022". Kerrang!. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
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