Call Me Amour: A Band Raising the Bar for Modern Rock
Few bands in the UK rock scene today bring the same fire and fearless innovation as Call Me Amour. Since their formation in 2018, the quartet—fronted by the charismatic Harry Radford alongside guitarist Geoff Murphy, drummer Danny Hall, and bassist Arran Lomax—has cultivated a sound that fuses dark electronica, searing guitar work, and anthemic choruses. Their genre-blurring approach, effortlessly incorporating elements of EDM, pop, and rap, sets them apart in an ever-evolving musical landscape.
After a string of high-energy singles, Call Me Amour made a statement with their debut EP, Revolution, in late 2023. Now, with the release of their self-titled EP, they’ve taken another bold step forward. Featuring standout tracks like Where’s The Chemistry and Happy Hell, as well as collaborations with Mikey Chapman (Mallory Knox) on Good Day and Scott Kennedy (Bleed From Within) on Bloom the record is an undeniable showcase of the band’s dynamic range and songwriting prowess.
But it’s on stage where Call Me Amour truly come alive. Having witnessed their rise firsthand across multiple Bristol shows—at The Fleece, the O2 Academy with Mallory Knox, and most recently, a blistering set at SWX supporting Set It Off—it’s clear that their reputation for electrifying live performances is well-earned. Each time, they’ve elevated their game, meeting the moment with raw energy, unrelenting crowd engagement, and a setlist designed to leave an impact.
At SWX, the sold-out crowd roared its approval as the band delivered a short but incendiary set, generating near-nuclear levels of energy. Radford, never one to be confined by the stage, spent as much time orchestrating chaos from within the pit as he did at the mic, whipping the audience into a frenzy. Meanwhile, the crushing intensity of tracks from their new EP proved that Call Me Amour are more than just stage antics—they have the songs to match the spectacle.
For first-time listeners, a single set is enough to make an impression; for returning fans, each show reaffirms the band’s growing stature. As they continue to push their limits both in the studio and on stage, Call Me Amour is proving they’re not just another rising act—they’re a band redefining what it means to be modern rock’s next big thing.
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First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
