Newly signed to Slam Dunk Records, Leeds electro-rock trio Artio have arrived with their debut single proper 'Pyrokid' - a seductively sinister and fiery release taken from a new EP of the same name. Frontperson Rae Brazill tells us more about their band, following a day of visiting art galleries and museums to get some inspiration for new artworks.
Give us the tl;dr of your time together so far - what have you been up to?
Artio have been a band since October 2018, but we've been close friends and gigging together in other projects since 2017. Since being together, we have done two UK tours, self-released three EPs, played some great gigs and spent all our free time writing music together.
What's it like being an up-and-coming band in Leeds? Are there lots of opportunities?
Leeds is an amazing city to start establishing a career. There are so many great venues to play, like The Key Club or The Wardrobe, as well as promoters always looking to give new bands a chance. We wouldn't be here without those opportunities from people such our label Slam Dunk Records, who have been supporting up-and-comers in the Leeds alternative scene for years. It's an honour to be working so closely with them now on this project.
Where are your favourite places to hang out?
We love to hang out at The Key Club when we DJ as well as Pixel Bar and Oporto. I'm also partial to a nice walk, like Meanwood Park or just chilling in a beer garden.