Eight Rounds Rapid

Eight Rounds Rapid are a British four-piece punk/blues band from Southend, Essex, England. The band was formed in 2010 by drummer Lee Watkins and vocalist David Alexander, with guitarist Simon Johnson; they were joined in 2012 by bassist Jules Cooper. Saxophonist George Cleghorn has sometimes joined the band when recording and performing. The band released their first video Stalker in 2011, followed by Channel Swimmer in 2012, and Talent in 2013, the same year as their debut 7" single Writeabout/Steve, released on Podrophenia Records. All appeared on their well-received debut album Lossleader, issued in 2014 by Cadiz Music, bringing the group comparisons to Alternative TV and Wire as well as various pub rock bands.