THE CORSAIRS
York, England
Fresh faced three-piece indie band - bucking the trends and forging their own path, creating music bursting with youthful exuberance. Songs of kitchen sink drama and social commentary...backed by choppy rhythms and driving guitar...Bring it!
Formed in March 2022, the last year or so has been a bit of a mad one for The Corsairs. They played their first live show just a few months after forming and only three weeks after finding a drummer.
They have since gone on to support several amazing artists and bands, such as Edgar Summertyme Jones, Andrew Cushin, Tom A. Smith and China Bears, and regularly sell-out their own headline shows, the latest being for Independent Venue Week 2024.
They made such an impression on Welsh indie legends Trampolene, having supported them in York for IVW 2023, that they joined them as special guests when Trampolene headlined the Brudenell Social Club a few weeks later.
The band are now starting to spread their wings and play shows outside their home city of York, with recent a trips across the Pennines to Preston and headline slots at Sheffield’s Record Junkee.
They have recorded a whole bunch of original demos, with their most recent releases, Primetime Television and Jackie the Know it All, both being recorded at York's Young Thugs studio on South Bank.
They’ve already gained a reputation as one of the top local bands on the York music scene. All this in just over a year...roll on the next 12 months...
Latest goings-on...
New release
He’s a Horror
Friday 28 June 2024
Schools out...and so is the latest release from The Corsairs - He’s a Horror...on all streaming platforms on 28th June 2024.
The Next Big Thing
The Corsairs - Crash Records 'Next Big Thing'
Saturday 25 May 2024
We are totally thrilled and honoured to be featured Crash Records 'Next Big Thing'. A massive thank you!
Interview
Merryn Music
Monday 29 April 2024
Read all about it...We recently caught up with Jenny from Merryn Music for an interview. Thank you so much for featuring us.
Out now
Blues and the Brown
Friday 12 April 2024
"Blues and the Brown" demonstrates the other side of The Corsairs...a little bit indie...a little bit country. Out on all streaming platforms on 12th April 2024.
Artist of The Week
Richer Unsigned
Monday 18 March 2024
Many thanks to Richer Unsigned listiening to "Primetime Television" and naming us Artist of The Week. It's always buzz when you send off a new track and it gets such a great response.
New release
Primetime Television
Monday 19 February 2024
New release from The Corsairs, Primetime Television is a jaunty romp capturing the carnage of a Saturday night on the town...out on all streaming platforms on 19th February 2024,.
Northern Radar presents
The Corsairs at Independent Venue Week 2024
Saturday 3 February 2024
Stoked to be back headlining at the best new music venue in York...The Fulford Arms for Independent Venue Week 2024. With support from Saliva Birds and The Proletariat.
New recordings
York University Sessions
Saturday 27 January 2024
Super chuffed to be heading to the studios at the University of York this January to record some demos.
Coming soon
New Music
Wednesday 24 January 2024
New music coming soon. We've finally finished off the mixing and mastering of a couple of new tracks that we recorded at Young Thugs back in November.
Fully Live presents
Fulford Arms 10th Birthday Party
Friday 12 January 2024
Whoop! The Fulford Arms is turning 10...Ned Swarbrick is joining the fun with a solo set and some new tunes he's been working on. Also on the bill are the fabulous Victory Samosa and Rowan & Friends.
An Alternative Christmas Concert
The Corsairs at Christmas
Friday 15 December 2023
Join the The Corsairs for an alternative Christmas concert at Fulfordgate WMC. Keeping it live and local, the line up includes the fabulous Victory Samosa and Needlework.
Back in the studio
Back at Young Thugs
Saturday 4 November 2023
Our second visit to Young Thugs recording studio in York. Hoping to put down a few tracks this time.
Check out our release...
Blues and the Brown.
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