Pyncher
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- Sam Blakeley
- Harvey O'Toole
- Britt Dewhurst
- Jack Rainbow
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| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Alternative rock, post-punk, garage rock |
| Years active | 2020-present |
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| Website | pyncher |
pyncher are an English alternative rock band, formed in Manchester in 2020. The band is composed of vocalist and guitarist Sam Blakeley, lead guitarist Harvey O'Toole, bassist Britt Dewhurst, and drummer Jack Rainbow. The band has a reputation for their high-energy live shows, called "electrifying" and "one of the city's most talked‑about new acts" by BBC Music Introducing.[1]
In early 2020, lead vocalist Sam Blakeley and lead guitarist Harvey O'Toole met while both were studying at university in Manchester, initially bonding over a shared interest in The Beatles.[2][3][4] Together, they did covers of Beatles songs before eventually writing their own music, enlisting Britt Dewhurst as bassist and Blakeley's childhood friend from Steyning, Jack Rainbow, as drummer.[5][6] Around the time they formed, the COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom began to take effect, throughout which the group wrote and rehearsed music together, but were unable to perform gigs due to lockdown restrictions.[3][5]
After restrictions were lifted, pyncher played their live Manchester debut at Fuel Cafe Bar in Withington,[2] and continued to frequently play gigs at various locations, including the White Hotel,[2][7] soon becoming known for their high-energy performances.[1][6][8][9]