Overpass are a four-piece outfit brought together by a shared love of music. "We all came together through mutual friends with a passion for playing the music we loved, starting mainly with covers," says India. "We realised that we could have a go writing our own tunes and that people wanted to hear them, and that was the start of overpass."

With its rich musical heritage, Birmingham has proven to be a fertile ground for the band. From the heavy metal titans of Judas Priest and Black Sabbath, who emerged in the early days, to the iconic sounds of UB40 and Duran Duran in the 80s and the 00s iconic B-Town scene, Birmingham has always had a sway on the cutting edge of British music. The city fosters a collaborative spirit amongst musicians, a nurturing environment that has played a role in shaping the sound of overpass. "There's a nice community here," India explains, "and we're lucky to have had a lot of support from the city – our Brum shows are always the best! There are lots of great venues here so it's definitely a good place to be starting out from a live perspective."

Bands like Peace, Jaws, and Swim Deep, who came before them, serve as inspiration. "We're constantly inspired by everyone in the local music scene," says India. "It's nice to know who else is pursuing creative projects in your city and see them grow as you do."