Sea Girls

Sea Girls are an English indie rock band formed in London in 2015, comprising four members: Henry Camamile (vocals, guitar), Rory Young (lead guitar), Andrew Dawson (bass), and Oli Khan (drums).[1][4] The band, signed to Polydor Records, are known for their indie anthems and energetic live shows.[3] Their first release under Polydor, "Damage Done", was released on 7 May 2019.[5] Their debut single ("Call Me Out") was released on 1 June 2017,[6] followed by their debut EP of the same name on 8 June 2017.[7] They have since released their second EP “Heavenly War” on 4 January 2018.[8] "Adored", the band's third EP was released on 5 June 2018.[9] Their first EP under Polydor, Under Exit Lights was released 6 March 2020 and their debut album Open Up Your Head was released in August 2020.[10]

Sea Girls
OriginLondon, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2015–present[1]
Labels
Associated actsAPRE
Websitewww.seagirls.net
Members
  • Henry Camamile
  • Rory Young
  • Andrew Dawson
  • Oli Khan [4]

Background

The members individually hail from Leicestershire, Kent, and Lincolnshire.[11] Although the band was not officially formed until 2015, it was in high school that the members had all met.[12] During this time each member had played in separate bands, and it was not until they all eventually settled in London that they come together to form their own.[13]

Career

Their debut single, "Call Me Out", was self-released on 1 June 2017.[6] This live fan favourite was succeeded by the release of a four-track EP of the same name on 8 June 2017.[7] Their second EP, Heavenly War, was released on 4 January 2018.[8] A third EP, Adored, was released on 5 June 2018 as a tribute to the band's first single, "Call Me Out".[9] To celebrate this anniversary, Sea Girls released this EP as a special edition 7" vinyl.[14] These EPs were all self-released before the band eventually signed with Polydor Records in 2019.[3]

Sea Girls started out the 2018 festival season at the BBC Music festival The Biggest Weekend 26 May 2018 in Swansea.[15] They went on to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals on 25 and 26 August 2018.[16] The band was invited back to play the festival the following year in 2019.[3] The band is also set to play at Reading and Leeds Festivals 2020 on the BBC Radio 1 stage, making this their third year in a row on the festivals’ lineup.[17]

Their last single of 2018, "All I Want To Hear You Say", released 11 September, set the band up to be featured as part of predicted successful acts of 2019 by multiple sources.[18] In December 2018, it was announced that Sea Girls had been included in the BBC's Sound of 2019 poll.[19] The band were also included on predictors of successful acts in 2019 by Radio X, It's All Indie, and Dork.[20][21][22] It was announced in May 2019 that the group had signed a worldwide multi-album deal with Polydor Records.[3] Their first release under Polydor, "Damage Done", was released on 7 May 2019.[5] It was then named by Annie Mac as the hottest record in the world on BBC Radio 1 Annie Mac show.[23] The band's second single released under Polydor Records was "Violet" on 20 August of the same year, and was once again praised as the hottest record in the world by Annie Mac.[24]

Shortly after the band's first signed release it was also announced that they would be supporting Russian and Ukraine tour dates in August of Foals's Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost World Tour.[25] In December 2019 the band completed their first American tour, playing shows at the Mercury Lounge in New York City and at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.[12] Sea Girls closed out 2019 with an inclusion in the MTV Push: Ones To Watch 2020 shortlist.[26]

Their first release of 2020, "Ready For More", was released in January 2020,[27] along with the announcement of their first EP under Polydor; Under Exit Lights which was released on 6 March 2020.[28][10] Their debut album, Open Up Your Head, was released on 14 August 2020 and peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart;[29] having been announced on 29 April 2020 along with the release of single "Do You Really Wanna Know?".[30]

Discography

Studio albums
List of albums, with selected details
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
[31]
Open Up Your Head
  • Release: 14 August 2020[29]
  • Label: Polydor Records
  • Format: Digital download, Compact Disc, 12" Vinyl
 3

Extended plays
Title Details
Call Me Out
Heavenly War
  • Release: 4 January 2018[8]
  • Label: Almanac Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
Adored
  • Release: 5 June 2018[9]
  • Label: Almanac Recordings
  • Format: Digital download
Under Exit Lights
  • Release: 6 March 2020[10]
  • Label: Polydor Records
  • Format: Digital download, Compact Disc, 12" Vinyl

Compilation albums
Title Details
Favourite Colours Tracks not on Open Your Head
  • Release: 14 August 2020
  • Label: Polydor Records
  • Format: Cassette Tape

Singles
Title Year Album
"Call Me Out"[6] 2017 Call Me Out
"Lost"[32] Heavenly War
"What For"[33]
"Heavenly War"[34] 2018
"Eat Me Whole"[35] Adored
"Too Much Fun"[36]
"Adored"[9]
"All I Want To Hear You Say"[18] Open Up Your Head
"Open Up Your Head"[37] 2019 Favourite Colours
"Damage Done"[5] Open Up Your Head
"Closer"[38][lower-alpha 1] Under Exit Lights
"Violet"[39][lower-alpha 1]
"Ready For More"[27][lower-alpha 1] 2020
"Do You Really Wanna Know?"[29] Open Up Your Head
"Forever"[29]

Awards and nominations
Year Organization Award Work Result
2018 It's All Indie Sounds of 2019 Themselves Included
[21][19][22][20][40]
BBC Sound of 2019
Dork Hype List 2019
2019 Radio X Great X-Pectations 2019
2020 MTV Push Ones to Watch 2020

Tours
Date City Country Venue Capacity Notes
2019[41]
25/2/2019 Oxford  United Kingdom O2 Academy TBC Supported by APRE
26/2/2019 Birmingham Hare & Hounds
27/2/2019 Edinburgh Mash House
28/2/2019 Newcastle Northumbria Institute 2
1/3/2019 Leeds Key Club
5/3/2019 Manchester Gorilla
6/3/2019 Cardiff Clwb Ifor Bach
7/3/2019 Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms
8/3/2019 London Heaven
2020
8/7/2019 Madrid  Spain Mad Cool Festival 65.000

Notes
  1. "Closer", "Violet" and "Ready For More" also features on Sea Girls' upcoming debut album Open Up Your Head.

References
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  34. "Heavenly War - Single by Sea Girls". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  35. "Eat Me Whole - Single by Sea Girls". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  36. "Too Much Fun - Single by Sea Girls". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  37. "Open Up Your Head - Single by Sea Girls". Apple Music. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
  38. "Closer - Single by Sea Girls". Apple Music. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
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