THE GOA EXPRESS - THE GOA EXPRESS

Released 1st December2023

The Goa Express, led by Clarke alongside his brother Joe and best friends Joey, Naham and Sam, met as young teenagers in Burnley. Growing up inthe rural shadow of Englands industrial north, music was a means of escape and a vessel for friendship. Their shared adolescent experiences (lategigs at The Golden Lion in Todmorden, camping underneath the cliffs at Hebden Bridge) shaped their collective attitudes and behaviours and, ultimately, the sound and spirit of their band.

Post-lockdown, the 5-piece stormed out of the gates with intent. The Goa Express played over a hundred UK/EU gigs in 2022, including stops atGlastonbury, Latitude and The Great Escape, as well as across Europe. Theyve since found three of their tracks on the 6-Music playlist with consistentsupport from Steve Lamacq, as well having coverage from key press outlets including being on the cover of So Young Magazine.

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