This article was accepted into the corpus but its outbound wikilinks were never NER-processed — typical at the deepest BFS hop or when the run's entity cap was reached. No expansion funnel to show.
| Everything Everything | |
|---|---|
| Name | Everything Everything |
| Origin | Manchester, England |
| Genres | Art pop, indie rock, experimental pop, synth-pop, art rock |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | RCA Records, Geffen Records, UMTV, Play It Again Sam |
| Associated acts | Hot Chip, Metronomy, Radiohead, Foals |
Everything Everything Everything Everything is an English art pop band formed in Manchester in 2007 known for intricate arrangements, falsetto vocals, and politically charged lyrics. The group garnered critical acclaim and commercial success across the United Kingdom and internationally through studio albums, festival appearances, and award nominations. Their work intersects with a range of contemporary music scenes and notable artists, reflecting influences from electronic and indie rock movements.
Everything Everything formed when students from University of Salford and members of local Manchester ensembles began collaborating in the mid-2000s. Early singles drew attention from critics at NME, Pitchfork, and BBC Radio 1, leading to a signing with RCA Records (UK) and a release on Play It Again Sam (record label). Their debut album arrived during a period of renewed interest in Manchester acts following the success of Arctic Monkeys and The 1975, and the band toured with acts including Bloc Party and Foals. Subsequent albums were produced in sessions with producers associated with Flood (producer), David Kosten, and studios such as Abbey Road Studios, reflecting connections to broader British production networks. Over time they charted on the UK Albums Chart and were nominated for prizes from organizations like the Mercury Prize and the Ivor Novello Awards.
The band's sound combines complex time signatures and abrupt shifts reminiscent of Radiohead and Talking Heads while incorporating synth textures aligned with Hot Chip and Metronomy. Vocal delivery recalls elements found in Prince and Jeff Buckley, whereas lyrical themes echo subjects explored by Kendrick Lamar in social commentary and by PJ Harvey in narrative intensity. Electronic programming techniques show kinship with producers who worked with James Blake and Burial, and arrangements sometimes reference art-rock traditions associated with Brian Eno and David Bowie. Their blend of indie rock, art pop, and electronic music places them in proximity to scenes represented by XL Recordings and festivals like Glastonbury Festival and SXSW.
Original lineup included a singer-songwriter from the Manchester scene alongside instrumentalists who had connections to ensembles in Greater Manchester and collaborators who worked with artists from London and Liverpool. Core personnel have included a principal vocalist, multi-instrumentalist songwriters, and a rhythm section with prior experience alongside acts such as Everything but the Girl (shared session musicians), The Streets (tour collaborators), and The Cribs (festival billmates). Over the years, lineup changes involved touring members who previously worked with The xx and studio contributors linked to Florence and the Machine and Elbow. The group maintained continuity through a central songwriting partnership while engaging guest musicians from the British independent music circuit.
Studio albums charted alongside releases by contemporaries like Florence and the Machine and Alt-J on labels including RCA Records (UK) and Geffen Records. Key singles received airplay on BBC Radio 1 and playlisting on Spotify and Apple Music editorial lists curated alongside tracks from Dua Lipa, Sam Fender, and Arlo Parks. Records were promoted with remixes by producers associated with Hot Chip and Metronomy and appeared on compilation series alongside artists from Domino Recording Company and 4AD. Their catalog was released in formats that included vinyl pressings through distributors used by PIAS Recordings and partnerships with retailers such as Rough Trade.
Everything Everything performed at major festivals including Glastonbury Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude Festival, and SXSW, sharing stages with headliners like Radiohead, Muse, and Coldplay. They toured extensively across the United Kingdom and Europe, supporting and co-headlining with bands such as Bloc Party, Foals, and Maxïmo Park, and played headline dates at venues including O2 Apollo (Manchester) and Royal Albert Hall (support slots and festival nights). Live shows featured production designers and lighting teams who had worked with acts booked by Live Nation and AEG Presents, and their tours involved international promoters from C3 Presents for North American dates.
The band received nominations from institutions including the Mercury Prize, the Ivor Novello Awards, and the BRIT Awards longlist discussions in music press from The Guardian and The Telegraph. They were shortlisted in critics' end-of-year lists published by NME, Pitchfork, and Mojo (magazine), and featured in national broadcasting specials on BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Two. Industry recognition included placements on curated playlists from Spotify editorial teams and endorsements by artists associated with Warp Records and XL Recordings.
Category:English rock music groups Category:Musical groups from Manchester