The Spitfires

The Profile

Four-piece from Watford (Billy Sullivan, Sam Long, Matt Johnson, Chris Chanell). Debut album Response (Catch 22 Records) channels mod/punk traditions (The Jam, Buzzcocks, early Clash) and features both aggressive guitar-led tracks and softer melodic moments; the band supported Paul Weller and The Specials on live dates.

Members named in the review: Billy Sullivan (vocals, guitar), Sam Long (bass), Matt Johnson (drums), Chris Chanell (keyboards). Debut album Response released on Catch 22 Records; singles from Response include "Stand Down", "I'm Holding On", "When I Call Out Your Name" and "4am". The band opened live for Paul Weller and The Specials.

The Spitfires are a four-piece from Watford whose debut album Response was praised as an exciting brit rock / mod-punk record. Review highlights comparisons to The Jam, Buzzcocks and early Clash and notes energetic live dates opening for Paul Weller and The Specials. Singles called out include "Stand Down", "I'm Holding On", "When I Call Out Your Name" and "4am". The album contains 13 tracks and shows both aggressive and softer melodic moments.