Sleaford Mods
Sleaford Mods are an English post-punk music duo, formed in 2007 in Nottingham. The band features vocalist Jason Williamson and, since 2012, musician Andrew Fearn.[7] They are known for their abrasive, minimalist musical style and embittered explorations of austerity-era Britain, culture, and working class life, delivered in Williamson's East Midlands accent.[1] The duo have released several albums to critical praise.[2][8][9]
Sleaford Mods
Nottingham, England
2007–present
Deadly Beefburger Records, A52 Sounds, Harbinger Sound, Ipecac, Invada, Little Teddy Recordings, Rough Trade Records
Jason Williamson
Andrew Fearn
Simon Parfrement
Sleaford Mods is currently touring across 8 countries and has 12 upcoming concerts.
Musical style[edit]
Sleaford Mods have described their work as "electronic munt minimalist punk-hop rants for the working class."[1] Williamson is responsible for the words, Fearn for the music. Sleaford Mods songs have been described as embittered rants about such topics as unemployment, modern working life, celebrities and pop culture, capitalism and society in general.[34] The lyrics usually contain profanity, which is, according to Williamson, the way in which he speaks and "not just fucking swearing".[34] Fearn's music has been described as "purgatorial loop[s]" of "pugilistic post-punk-style bass; functional but unprepossessing beats; occasional cheap keyboard riffs and listless wafts of guitar."[35]
Williamson's voice on Sleaford Mods songs is sprechgesang, rapped with his recognisable East Midlands accent.[36] His vocal and lyrical style has variously been compared to Shaun Ryder,[37] John Cooper Clarke,[38] Mark E. Smith,[39] Ian Dury,[40] Mike Skinner[41] and Nigel Blackwell[42] as well as various punk and oi! artists. Williamson has cited influences including the mod subculture, the Wu-Tang Clan, Stone Roses, Nas, Red Snapper, Trim, Two Lone Swordsmen, rave and black metal.[34]
