Hailing from the borough of Enfield, and forming in 2008 after Jamie, Mem and ‘Big Daddy’ Steve met at T Birds in Finsbury Park, the Sudanese Playboys quickly gained a reputation in the local scene for having great melodies, a fantastic live show and a dedication and passion for real music.

The Sudanese Playboys are as culturally exotic and diverse as their quirky name suggests. They bring together influences from these island shores, the Middle East the Caribbean sun and Celtic mists to create a unique indie-groove feel. While the band pedals syncopated soul rhythms the streaming guitar licks provide a perfect counter melody to the catchy but profound songs that define the Sudanese Playboy sound.

Recording the ‘Raised On Alcohol’ EP at The Way Studios using classic analogue equipment (Neve desk a la Abby Rd and the Beatles, 50's Neumann U57), they have succeeded in capturing a spirit, vibe and genuine depth of sound that really does the timeless and dynamic song-writing ability they possess real justice.

The EP is really good fun and somebody should sign these boys quickly - it's just what the country needs at the moment!

Band

Jamie - Guitars and Vocals
Mem - Guitars
'Big Daddy' Steve - Percussion and Vocals

Joining them on the EP are:-

Samu Vartenen - Bass and Vocals
Brian McLellan - Drums
Luke Buttery - Keyboards
Mike Lesirge and Ryan Jacob - Horns

To celebrate this release the band are offering the tracks ‘Dream’ and ‘Tired’ for free download via their website. Where you can also listen to the EP

Watch the official 'Raised on Alcohol' Video