Ollie, now studying music at the University of Northampton, about to embark on his second year, and Liam, have decided to form a new band. Needing a new musical outlet to hone their creative impulse, the pair have kept writing and producing, with the help of local session drummer, Adam Gammage,  whilst hunting for additional members.  The boys have now settled on  a final lineup.

Introducing The Comms, established on the 19th August. A five-piece alternative band, all hailing from Northampton. The Comms, pictured below consist of; (left to right) Sam, drums, Liam Taylor, lead guitar and vocals, Ollie Rumens, rhythm guitar and vocals, Tommy Mayo, bass guitar and Leo Shirley, main vocals.

Their influences IDLES, Fontaines D.C, Joy Division and The Stooges

The band are excited to announce that their debut gig will be at this year’s King of Hearts Festival, on Saturday 30th November at The Black Prince. Not only will this be the first chance to catch the boys performing live, it is also an opportunity to see  some of Northampton’s finest bands in action such as, The Jackal Nine HYLL Piecesuk Deaf Trap Ego Duncan Bisatt Music Keiron Farrow and Jack Vs Hotdog, all to help raise money for a good cause, The Papworth Hospital, tickets will be £5. 

We wish the band the best of luck. You can find out more via their social media channels at; instagram.com/thecomms_band, twitter.com/thecomms_band, facebook.com/thecommsband and, give them a listen at soundcloud.com/thecomms_band, to whet your appetites in the meantime. Ordering for the first edition of Comms T-shirts has now closed, but they wish to thank everyone who have shown an overwhelming level of support. Look out for a second batch at one of their gigs in the not too distant future.