South

The Profile

South are an English indie rock band from London, discovered/produced early on by James Lavelle (UNKLE/Mo’ Wax), and known for melodic, brit-pop-leaning records across the 2000s.

Formed in London; early support/production from James Lavelle. Albums include From Here On In (2001), With the Tides (2003), Adventures in the Underground Journey to the Stars (2006), and You Are Here (2008).

Reviews praise South’s debut From Here On In for melodic brit-pop/indie craft and James Lavelle’s production touch. Later albums draw more mixed reactions, with solid pop-rock but less inspiration than the debut. Noted influences include Stone Roses, Charlatans, and hints of Coldplay/New Order. Key tracks cited: Paint The Silence, I Know What You’re Like, Keep Close, Run On Time.