Familiarity is a good thing, or at least knowing what to expect gives you the chance to prepare... on the other hand it makes redundant the possibility for surprise or progression.

Progression is a key part of The Fractures manifesto, its what pushes the band on, consequently avoiding complacency and over familiararity. 'Gratefull For The Positives' may suggest that ambience is the medium being sought, but songs such as 'Intentions' and '529' shatter that mood with a vicious onslaught of alt-rock tenacity and lyrical content touching upon subjects not usually flaunted with such blatant disregard for modern conceptions of life. Driven as much by lyrical content as guitars and drums, its during live shows that The Fractures really come alive, releasing all the passion and energy that goes into their writing yet retaining that dubbed 'Fractured' sound.

A five-piece band from North London reared on '90's pop culture and brought together by an exploration of post punk and a modern day art rock revival. The Fractures spontaneous, depth driven alt-rock songs infect and surprise. Bearing the proud influences of their idols The Smiths, Interpol, The Stills, Radiohead & U2, The Fractures have managed to engage a unique and enigmatic sound that overwhelms with it's intense flashes of light and romance.

The links between the five Fractures stretch back over the majority of their respective lives. Comprising of Singer Paul Savill, Guitarist Wes Houghton, Bassist Dave Clayton and brothers Dan (Guitar & Synth) & Adam Tuckwell (Drums). The Fractures have formed a camaraderie based on their collective determination to not only make the music that they love but that which represents everything they stand for.


“Too melodic for punk, too gritty for "new wave"
P.I.M.P. London Magazine

“Calculated, beautiful, widescreen Gloom"
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“The Fractures conjure memories of The Psychedelic Furs and perhaps early U2.”
The Bull & Gate 2005

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