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Despite being called boring by some drunken guy outside The Hamptons, Pete and his band mates, who together make up Exlovers, were funny and welcoming, with a hint of the kind of sarcasm which comes when you are comfortable with the group around you. I joined them just before their gig. Can you describe yourselves  [ Read More ]

Despite driving for three hours, getting stuck in traffic somewhere between London and Southampton and a few problems with the sound at the beginning of their set Exlovers definitely left an impression, and not one of the bad variety. Sure there were problems in the beginning and sure it made it difficult to hear what  [ Read More ]

Despite its title the new EP from Exlovers, released through Chess Club Records, ‘You Forget So Easily’ is something that is not actually easily forgotten. It becomes clear in the title track that Exlovers seem to share the same rare talent that The Smiths had, being able to cover pessimistic lyrics with an optimistic tune.  [ Read More ]

We start this weeks roundup with the ever impressive Flood Of Red and their latest single ‘Home, Run(1997)’. These lads from Airdrie have a brand of intense, mesmeric rock that really excites us here at call Upon The Author! Exlovers are another band that have us pricking up our ears when they crop up on  [ Read More ]