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Do Nothing are an art-rock band from Nottingham. Equal parts taut post-punk and off-beat new wave.Do Nothing may have a limited discography but have made waves since their 2018 debut with minimal post punk and nonsensical lyrics akin in delivery to that of other Nottingham stalwart Sleaford Mods.
While not exactly new on the Nottingham scene, having initially released under the name Field Studies, this new moniker has added a far wider reach for the quartet, gaining play from 6 Music for the track Lebron James (A bass driven mid tempo track akin to Interpol’s Evil) and supporting Interpol in Moscow. Their live shows have particularly caught the attention of people with front man Chris Bailey giving a comedic edge to his dry, but energetic, on stage performance accentuated by his used car salesmen esque grey suit.
Flanked by band members Andy Harrison, Charlie Howarth and Kasper Sandstrom there content so far to a slow burn, gaining momentum over the last few years from their debut in 2018 song Waitress with each song having a distinct sound while also having a cohesive artistic direction to the project. While certainly not to everyone’s taste with off kilter bass riffs, scratchy guitar and drawled lyrics, dividing opinion, they are certainly one of the most interesting bands to come out of Nottingham’s burgeoning music scene in the last few years and one to watch as the years goes on.
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Since their very first tune landed in the world, Do Nothing have held a special place in our hearts here at Dork. Taking punk to the dance floor and spinning it through every sharp twist they can devise, they’ve become a band with a fiercely devoted following. With lyrics that lodge themselves like neon signs into your brain, tonight at The 100 Club for Dork’s Night Out, they lay out the evidence for why they’re a truly top-tier act who still feel like they’re only at the beginning of their story.
Their live session release precedes a sold-out Dork's Night Out performance.
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Listen in tonight at 8pm BST on Dork Radio, or grab the podcast after.
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Dropping into London's famed Sebright Arms for Dork's Night Out, Do Nothing are ready to embark on their most glorious chapter to date with a night full of celebration and special looks at what's to come.
It'll be their first London show since returning with new music last month.
It'll be their first London show since returning with new music last month.
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Brutal.
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AND a September/October tour.
It's inspired by Citizen Kane, dontcha know?
It's their first in a bit.
Give it a watch.
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