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Bio
Homework are: O. Kass (vocals, guitar, synths), R. Baird (vocals, guitar, synths), R. Kass (drums), A. Dennis (bass).
With their sharp blend of synth breaks, acutely observed lyrics and immediately infectious hooks, Homework have been steadily gaining momentum since the release of their acclaimed debut offering Sleepless Nights in 2009.
Spending the bulk of 2010 developing their sound, they re-emerged as a bolder, more coherent voice in early 2011. A hectic summer schedule saw the four-piece deliver standout performances across a range of key Scottish festivals including Wickerman, Belladrum ,goNORTH, The Edge Festival and Insider. They closed the year with the release of the mini-album All That Glitters to a strong response from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music and BBC Radio Scotland, as well as being invited to play at the Belgian industry showcase event Glimps.
The band are currently working on their debut album, scheduled for release this autumn.
Live
“Keeping things necessarily short and to the point they were on and off stage in just under an hour but as tantalising glimpses go this was one of the best I’ve seen in years, the memory of which I’ll be pleased to reflect on as they go from strength to strength in the months ahead.” – Muso’s Guide Nov 2011
“hard locked-in kraut-y grooves…they make me think of Holy Fuck, only with songs. But, kinda trippy chantalong songs.” – Wickerman 2011, Is This Music
Praise for All That Glitters
“Imagine Mogwai on Prozac and you’re half way to understanding how Homework’s ‘All That Glitters’ sounds.” – Is This Music
“All That Glitters may be short, but it’s not lacking in power and crams more ideas into its runtime that a lot of bands manage in an entire career.” – The Tidal Wave of Indifference
“fresh+original – one of the best sounding records I’ve heard all month” – Tom Robinson, BBC 6Music
“a glorious punch in the gub of ADD art-rock” – The Skinny
“sounds like what would happen if a load of Teenage Fanclub records had somehow fallen through a wormhole in space-time and fallen into the laps of Kraftwerk while they were recording Computer World” – A New Band A Day
Praise for Sleepless Nights
“the kind of thing that Elbow would be making if they’d been listening to Aereogramme rather than Coldplay. For once, an EP with no filler and given the many highs on this, very well worth seeking out…an epic effort” – **** Is This Music
“the kind of sonic entertainment you wouldn’t want to ignore…it would appear a wise bet to keep ‘em peeled for Homework in 2010″ – The Skinny – January 2010
“Homework remain one of the most exciting new bands around and there was more than enough offered tonight to ensure expectations remain high for their debut release. Fantastic.” – Alexander Smith, Hi-Arts July 2010
“All I See is our track of the month for August” – Under The Radar, The Scotsman
“On ‘All I See’ the lead track of their debut EP the band have produced one of the most infectious songs of the year” – Peenko Music Blog
“Witty, sharp and disaffected indie rock. Altogether catchy and altogether smart” – Tentracks.co.uk