Music of Somerset - Rock and Pop

Rock and Pop

More recently, bands that have originated, or have some connections in Somerset include Reef, Kula Shaker and Toploader. All of these have played at the Glastonbury Festival -- the largest and richest annual event in Somerset's music scene.

In addition to the more traditional style of music, Yeovil based progressive/indie rock band, The Pineapple Thief, released their latest album, Someone Here Is Missing in 2010, their eleventh album in a career spanning thirteen years. Their constant UK and International tours (particularly in Poland) attract a small but dedicated fanbase. Having played at London Venues such as “Underground” Camden, “The Half Moon” Putney and more recently “Shepherds Bush Empire” where they were supporting Steven Wilson’s “Blackfield” they receive persistently positive, and often glowing, reviews in stalwart magazines such as Classic Rock and Rock Sound for both their musical offerings and their energetic live performances. Their favourable comparisons to bands such as Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Muse and Biffy Clyro, together with Someone Here is Missing sleeve being created by Storm Thorgerson the man behind much of the iconic artwork for these industry giants, ensures that this bands reputation and popularity is maintaining its steady progress into mainstream awareness. The Pineapple Thief are regulars at The Orange Box a venue in Yeovil.

Portishead are a musical group named after the town of Portishead, Somerset. Portishead consists of Geoff Barrow, Beth Gibbons, and Adrian Utley, while sometimes citing a fourth member, Dave McDonald, an engineer on Dummy and Portishead.