Artist description Aggro-melodic rock from North London. Leaf are Andrew, Kenny, Kenny and Marek. The band formed in Italy where they enjoyed every aspect of high school superstardom before resettling to London in 1999. Whilst managing to maintain their own sound Leaf list a vast array of influences from Weezer to Recover going through Nirvana, Jimmy Eat World and The Pixies. Having quite a few gigs in the capital under their belt, Leaf are now looking for new playgrounds. And with their attitude, dedication and sound, world domination could be at their fingertips very soon. This is definitely a band to look out for. Whilst managing to maintain their own sound Leaf list a vast array of influences from Recover to Weezer going through Nirvana, Jimmy Eat World and The Pixies. Leaf's releases to date include an EP on 'You & Whose Army Records' as well as appearances on many independent record labels compilations. ' "What makes Leaf so special are their brilliant tunes and their never-ending dedication and enthusiasm. May the power of Grayskull be with them!" (Disorder Magazine, 2001)

Music Style Alternative Rock

Musical Influences Nirvana, Weezer, Everclear, Pixies

Similar Artists Pixies, Joy Division, Nirvana

Artist History Leaf originally formed in 1995 when Boaz, Kenny and Andrew came together to perform at a charity event in Milan, Italy. In 1997 Kenny and Andrew moved to England but despite being separated the band came together in October of that same year to put down their first ever recording. The 'Numbness EP' was recorded in 4 days and was sold to friends and family and anyone who cared to own a copy. In 1999 Boaz relocated to London and the band where in 5th gear again but first a bassist needed to be found. After trying out various people Leaf played with Alex (a brilliant guy) for a year during which time they released their “A Taste Of What’s To Come” EP. Leaf finally found Marek in 2002 and the line up was completed. Leaf have played at The Red Eye, The King's Head, The Lil' Backyard Club, The Bull & Gate, The Verge and the Dublin Castle in London and the Flapper & Firkin in Birmingham as well as some low key events in Milan and have featured in a number of webzines and fanzines. Their releases to date include the “A Taste Of What’s To Come EP” out on “You And Whose Army Records” as well as appearances on a number of compilation albums.(September 2002)

Group Members Boaz - Vocals, Guitars Kenny - Guitars Andrew - Drums Marek - Bass

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums, vocals

Albums A Taste Of What's To Come

Press Reviews Another gig, another run in with the world’s greatest sound engineer. Leaf returned to The Verge after a successful first show late last year, and despite putting on a damn fine show, were once again let down by a mix which often buried Kenny’s lead guitar and did without the bass drum altogether. Still, the engineer is a professional. So it must be our amateur ears letting us down again. Oh yes. Anyways. This was Leaf’s first gig since the departure of bassist Alex Lo Fria and Leaf drafted in a mystery man, the enigmatic ‘Surge’, as his replacement. His lo-slung bass playing gelled perfectly with the rest of the band. Indeed the whole band sounded tighter and more focussed than at their last show, almost exactly five months previous. Gone was what had proved a ragged cover version of Pixies’ Where Is My Mind, along with a number of older Leaf songs and in their place Leaf played a raft of new tracks. Leaf’s new songs have a harder, more riff based sound, but the kids – who were out in force tonight – seemed to appreciate this new direction. Furthermore, it has to be said that the band’s songwriting is really coming on. A more adventurous approach to structure coupled with a wider appreciation of dynamics adds to the feeling that Leaf are growing as a band. Not everything they tried worked – parts of one of the new songs, provisionally called Not Over ‘Til It’s Over, were lost in the mix. It was hard to tell if this was a failing of the mix or of the arrangement, but the song seemed to meander in places, where the chord structure wasn’t as clear as it might have been. That said, it was still a strong new track, with enormous potential, played with renewed energy and passion. And volume. And that was the overwhelming feeling from this gig. The band seemed relaxed – a bit too relaxed at times, with technical problems and guitar changes killing the momentum of the set at times – and reinvigorated. Clearly they enjoyed it, and so did the crowd.

Location London, Greater London - United Kingdom

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