Grandadbob

Grandadbob occupies that sweet, hazy spot between the dancefloor and the duvet. Their sound is a quintessential slice of mid-2000s British electronica, blending the laid-back grooves of trip-hop with the melodic sensibilities of indie-pop and the rhythmic pulse of deep house. It is music that feels lived-in, decorated with dusty samples and warm, wobbling synth lines that never feel too polished or clinical.

What truly sets them apart is a distinct sense of personality and 'Northern' charm. Vanessa Robinson’s vocals are often breathy and intimate, occasionally veering into deadpan spoken-word or playful storytelling. The production by Dave Johnson incorporates found sounds and family snippets, giving the tracks a nostalgic, almost domestic quality that contrasts beautifully with their electronic foundations. It is sophisticated without being pretentious, and electronic without being cold.

Start with 'Waltzes for Weirdoes' to hear the band at their most experimental and charmingly odd. If you are looking for something more streamlined and melodic, 'Garden of Happiness' offers a lush, accessible entry point into their unique brand of sunshine-flecked downtempo.