Artist description Brat have a knack of writing catchy, three-minute pop-punk songs. Their music fits the ‘American Skatepunk’ genre, but draws heavily upon their immediate environment as British teenagers, referencing the skate/surf culture of south west England, as well as the day-to-day concerns of girlfriends, dead-end jobs, and life in a small provincial city. While recognising that their style of music is currently in vogue, they draw a lineage from Blink 182 through Green Day back to Stiff Little Fingers, and believe that the punk genre is resilient enough to sustain successful acts beyond the limitations of fashion.

Music Style Pop Punk / Skate Punk

Musical Influences NOFX, Greenday, Capdown, Blink182, Mellencolin, New Found Glory, Offspring

Similar Artists Blink182, Sum41, Offspring, Greenday, MXPX, NOFX, New Found Glory, Midtown, Mellencolin, RXBandits, Jimmy Eat World, Less Than Jake, Jebediah, Lagwagon, Living End, Lostprophets, A, Capdown, Andrew WK

Artist History Brat have been friends since childhood, but were brought together as a band in the summer of 2000 by Matt Spracklen (Guitar, Backing vocals) and Marc Stollworthy (Vocals). They quickly recruited Ryan Lister (Guitar) and Terry Cosway (Bass), and began writing original songs. The line-up was completed with Tom Heron (Drums) and Brat played their first gig December 2000 at Exeter Cavern. In early 2002, Terry was replaced by Alex Kershaw, another school-friend and skated, and also a pretty mean guitarist/vocalist in his own right. Brat have developed a significant and enthusiastic following in their home region, and were immediately rewarded with a succession of headline showcase gigs. Following one of their earliest performances, Brat secured a management deal with Masswick Ltd. Brat have played support to RXBandits, Midtown, Capdown, Defenestration, Hundred Reasons, and Kids Near Water, amongst others. In autumn 2001, Brat were nominated by The Cavern Club for the new Carlton network tv show, “The Base”, which includes a section “2bdiscovered”, profiling unsigned talent. Brat were selected by the show from dozens of applicants, and a segment of a Brat tune was broadcast by the show. Following an audience vote via the associated website, Brat were invited back to record a live performance of their featured track. This was filmed at the HTV Carlton Studios in Bristol, and broadcast in its entirety on 25th November 2001. At the end of the series, once again in response to the online vote, Brat were chosen from 32 bands to be the featured act. The band were filmed in various locations around Exeter, and an extensive profile, including a reshowing of the performance, was broadcast on 20th December 2001. Brat are currently developing their fanbase nationally, with gigs all over the UK.

Group Members Marc Stollworthy (lead vocals), aged 19 Matt Spracklen (guitar and vocals), aged 20 Ryan Lister (guitar), aged 20 Alex Kershaw (Bass and vocals), aged 18 Tom Heron (Drums), aged 19

Instruments 2 guitars, bass, drums

Albums Forthcoming, winter 2002

Press Reviews Exeter’s young and frolicsome and tuneful BRAT have that deal with Lookout Records in the bag on tonight's evidence. Scene Magazine - April 2001 BRAT play bouncy skatepunk and bring a bit of Devon fun and California sun into peoples lives! The List Magazine - Dec 2002 Teen pop punk five piece outfit BRAT hail from South Devon. This is hard to believe owing largely to the characteristic Blink 182-esque guitar tracks and transatlantic drawl which ride high on each bop-along track. Though incongruously adopting lyrical subject matter based around sex, marriage and ‘dead end jobs’ for ones so young, each song follows an amusing narrative led by vocalist floating on simple but lively harmonies and youthful rock-outs. These fledgling mishievous pup-rockers can be found at www.bratpunk.com. - Amy McGill of Twent4Seven Magazine

Additional Info Make the effort to see them live. Nobody ever leaves disappointed

Location Exeter, Devon - United Kingdom

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