Marples are the young Sheffield based indie rock band consisting of Joseph Neville on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Thomas Martin on lead guitar, Joseph Kneale on bass guitar and Luke Fieldsend on drums.

The band began performing live around three years ago. Realising they were onto something special, they then spent time perfecting their sound by gigging as much as possible and enjoying some prolific support slots as well as their own sold out headline shows at the likes of Network Sheffield.

In 2022, Marples took the decision to release their first official music into the world in the form of their ‘In The Attic’ EP which comprised the tracks ‘One For Their Own’, ‘Once More’, ‘ Misled’, and ‘Misfortune’. Both ‘Once More’ and ‘One For Their Own’ were picked up by Sheffield Wednesday FC and were played to the crowds during matches at the world famous Hillsborough Football Stadium.

Since the release of their successful follow up singles ‘I’ve Been Shown’ and ‘Friends’, Marples have been getting bigger support gigs, supporting the likes of The Covasettes and BILK, building up their recognition and their musicality. They further played and headlied festivals such as ‘Woodstocksbridge’ and the MOSFEST festival. Their biggest triumph in this last year however, has been at the Leadmill in Sheffield where in March 2024, they supported Matilda Shakes on the main stage going on to sell out their own headline show on the main stage at the venue in August.

The band are now back with their latest release of ‘First Kiss’.

From start to finish First Kiss, encapsulates the exhilaration and innocence of that special romantic moment. It’s an indie rock anthem filled with youthful spontaneity and an infectious energy. It’s a really upbeat melody with a highly infectious chorus hook.

The track immediately draws the listener in with its driving beats and precise guitar riffs giving a sense of excitement and passion. The vocals are tender and tinged with a certain amount of vulnerability, coupled with some totally sublime backing harmonies, that really seek to portray the nervous thrill and excitement felt.

The lyrics are poignant and storytelling depicting vivid imagery of the flirtatious dance that lead to that special first kiss.

SOURCE: Official Bio

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