***Sumos are a scuzz-pop quartet from Manchester, UK. The project began as a bedroom recording outlet for Joel Sloan and Kyle Tarbuck after a hiatus from playing together in a previous band. After laying the groundwork for their first EP, Weird Summer, the group expanded into a four-piece with the addition of Kyle’s sister Siobhán McKnight on bass and Andrew Kilroy on drums. Their debut album, Surfacing, was released in 2023 via Meritorio Records and Safe Suburban Home. Part of the UK DIY scene, Sumos have shared stages with like-minded acts and label-mates such as The Planes, Teenage Tom Petties, Dignan Porch, Perennial, Oort Clod, Special Friend, Stuart Pearce, Park Safely, and Hugs of the Sky. Sumos’ sound is built on a foundation of melodic indie rock and noisy power-pop. Key influences include Husker Du, The Lemonheads, Pixies, P.S. Eliot, The Beths, Mikal Cronin, East River Pipe, and Mike Krol.
12" $19.95
05/08/2026
***Following a self-recorded debut EP, Manchester’s Sumos drop their first album for Meritorio Records called Surfacing. This LP is energetic, a great catchy fuzz-noise pop album full of sweet summer harmonies that tend to stick in your mind. Sumos are a scuzz-pop band from Manchester, UK. They began as a bedroom recording project between Joel Sloan (guitar, lead vocals) and Kyle Tarbuck (lead Guitar, backing vocals) after a hiatus from playing together in a previous band. They then became a four-piece adding Kyle's sister Siobhan Tarbuck one bass and Andy Kilroy on drums. Pressed on blue vinyl.
LP $19.95
05/26/2023