Indie-punk oddballs The Lovely Eggs are celebrating their 20th anniversary the way they know best – by going on tour.
Fiercely independent, the duo have somehow managed to achieve mainstream success without compromising their DIY ethics.
They release their own records, organise their own tours and produce their own merch, while amassing a devoted and growing following, the Eggheads.
Lifelong dedication
“The last 20 years have been a lifelong dedication to music and art,” says singer-guitarist Holly Ross. It’s never been a job, it’s a lifestyle, a way of life, an ethos and a commitment to creating.
“We’ve spent most of our lives being in bands and trying to challenge a mainstream conventional lifestyle.”
Drummer David Blackwell (Holly’s partner in life as well as the band) adds: “For the last 20 years we’ve had the freedom to just follow any idea and not be tied to one particular art form.
“So, whether it’s recording an album, building a guitar pedal, making a TV show, releasing a fanzine or animating a music video, it all feels part of the world of Egg.
Ultimate DIY
“It’s about chasing ideas and trying to make them happen with whatever budget and resources you’ve got. It’s ultimate DIY. But it’s also about collaborating with other amazing artists, producers, promoters, musicians and making great friendships. It’s in a constant state of flux” –
The Lovely Eggs’ most recent album, Eggsistentialism, (reviewed here), released in May 2024, made the Top 10 of the official vinyl album charts – a long way from where the band started as a dare, back in 2005.
“A mate of ours didn’t believe we had been in bands before and could write songs, “says Holly. “So, we wrote and recorded one for her right there that night and that just started the whole damn thing off.
“After we wrote that song, I realised that making music didn’t have to be about the industry and competition and a lot of the rotten stuff I had experienced in the past being in a band.
No bullshit
And that’s been central to the ethos of The Lovely Eggs for the last 20 years. Complete 100% freedom and no bullshit.
“When we realised we’d been going 20 years we thought it was important to do some special shows to acknowledge and celebrate making it this far! We weren’t planning on touring this year, but we felt we had to get out there and mark the occasion with some very special shows.”
Catch The Lovely Eggs live at the following dates in October. Tickets are available now HERE.
