Blameless

Formed in Sheffield, England, the indie band Blameless do not cite run-of-the-mill influences.

Pixies and the Velvet Underground are ignored in interviews in favour of Hall And Oates and Don McLean: ‘We haven’t got a chirpy cockney accent or bouncy numbers, we have good songs and genuine music.’ Comprising Jared Daley (vocals), Jason (bass) and Jon (drums), they nevertheless maintain a musical intensity that distinguishes them from the recordings of heroes such as the Police.

They first came to the attention of the UK press when they released ‘Signs’ for the Rough Trade Records singles club.