The Reads

{ The Reads are an alternative rock band from North Wales and Chester, England. Their debut studio album, Stories from the Border, was released in 2011. Their follow up album Lost at Sea was released in 2014. Their third album Crossfire was released on 3 April 2020 as the UK went into lockdown. The pandemic delayed the album launch party by 18 months. Their music has been played on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Merseyside, XFM and Amazing Radio, amongst others. The track "Scarlet" featured on BBC 2's "Our Coast" in February, 2020. They list Doves, Elbow, Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd, Boards of Canada, The Flaming Lips, The Beatles, The Bluetones, The Stone Roses, Aphex Twin, Spiritualized, Father John Misty, John Grant amongst their influences. High-profile fans include Jeremy Vine, Adrian Chiles, Janice Long and TV Chef, Bryn Williams. {

Crossfire - 2020-04-03 00:00:00

Lost at Sea - 2014-04-21 00:00:00

Stories from the Border - 2011-03-19 00:00:00

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