Bull (band)

Bull are an English indie rock band from York, England.
Formed in 2011, the band released its debut album, Discover Effortless Living, in March 2021 following a signing with EMI Records.
Their second studio album, Engines of Honey, was released in March 2024.

History

Bull were formed in York in 2011 by vocalist and songwriter Tom Beer and guitarist Dan Lucas.
In July 2020, YorkMix reported that Bull had signed to EMI Records in association with York label Young Thugs, coinciding with the release of their single "Green".
Bull's debut album, Discover Effortless Living, was released on 26 March 2021.
Their second studio album, Engines of Honey, was released on 1 March 2024.

Style

Reviewers have described Bull's music as indie rock and "slacker pop". FLOOD Magazine included Bull in a feature on a jangle pop revival. In interviews, Beer has cited influences including Pavement, Yo La Tengo and Pixies.

Critical reception

Gigwise and Silent Radio reviewed Discover Effortless Living as drawing on 1990s alternative rock, grunge, and britpop influences.
York Calling wrote that the album ranged stylistically from "60 stoner rock to 90s grunge to upbeat pop rock" and commented on its varied arrangements across 13 tracks.

Members

Tom Beer
Holly Beer
Dan Lucas
Kai West
Tom Gabbatiss

Discography

Studio albums

Discover Effortless Living

''Engines of Honey''

Extended plays

''Stuck''