Karl and the Marx Brothers is an English indie folk group from Derby, England. In 2013, they released their debut album Angry Folk on Furthest From The Sea recordings.
Career Formed in 2011, the band's material is political in nature, tackling subjects such as the WikiLeaks scandal and Julian Assange ("Rhymes With Blancmange"), and the MPs' expenses scandal. The latter was the subject of the song "The Relative Innocence of David Laws" and caused some controversy in the MP's constituency.
On 9 November 2012, Matt Mcguinness from the band was interviewed by Andy Potter on BBC Radio Derby.BBC Radio Derby, Andy Potter Show, 9 November 2012
On 12 April 2013, the band released their debut album following a launch party at Derby Guildhall Theatre. The album received a four star rating from Boff Whalley in R2 magazine.R2 Magazine, July 2013 In December of that year the band appeared on BBC Radio Derby on the Sally Pepper show.BBC Radio Derby, Sally Pepper Show, 20 December 2013
During the first half of 2014, the band toured the UK taking in dates in Nottingham, London, Liverpool, Oldham, Hartlepool, Portishead and Melbourne. In February the band appeared in session for BBC Introducing in Derbyshire, and also appeared on BBC Radio Nottingham. Later in the year they will be performing at the Furthest From The Sea Festival in June and the Y Not festival in August.
Discography Studio albums Year Album 2011 Angry Folk
Members Current members Eileen Wright – saxophone, tin whistle (2011–present) Adam Silverstein – keyboards, backing vocals (2011–present) Nigel Hart – double bass (2011–2014) Chris White – percussion (2013–present) Matt McGuinness – vocals, guitar (2011–present) Lindsey Wilcox-Reid – cello, backing vocals (2014–present)
References
External links Official website Furthest From The Sea Official website