When the story starts “we used to do Disney and show tune covers”, you know I’m dropping everything to hear more. Honestly this week’s featured band, Homecoming UK, didn’t need to ply me with Disney lore to get my attention, they had it the moment I first heard their song, Distance Means Nothing, earlier this year. These brits have cracked the pop punk code with perfection, and somehow only 98 listeners with elite taste are streaming them on Spotify every month (guys seriously… let’s fix this). Their sound is energetic and playful, akin to pop punk greats like New Found Glory and The Starting Line. Homecoming UK aren’t slacking on production, since 2022 they have released two EPs, and a sprinkling of singles, including a delightful Christmas tune. Their newest song, Caitlin, just hit streams this month, and it’s absolutely deserving of a spot on your playlist. Do your ears a favor and give these guys a listen ASAP; trust me, you’ll be glad to be listener #99.
Keep scrolling to check out my lightning round interview with Homecoming UK. Be sure to follow along on socials (@homecomingUK on Instagram and Tiktok ) and tune in to Spotify. Don’t forget to save the Under Exposed playlist on Spotify to listen to my favorites from Homecoming UK, and the rest of the Under Exposed lineup!
Interview
Cameron Conrad sits down with Homecoming UK
What’s your dream venue, the place that will feel like you’ve “made it” once you've played there?
Slam dunk festival
If you could pick any band or artist, past or present, to tour with, who would it be?
Blink 182
If each of you was a Disney character, who would you be?
Michael - The love interest from Mulan
Chelsea - Obviously Moana... It's absolutely her favourite song we ever played
Paul - Prince Charming, cos he's so handsome
Brad - Andy's mom when she's alone at night
What’s the craziest, cringiest thing you’ve done for the sake of your music?
We did those awful "do you miss the early 2000s" style tiktok reels. It's so disingenuous when bands do it.
If we gave out high-school superlatives today, what would each of you win?
I don't know what that is...I thought it says laxative.
Any new music or upcoming tours we should know about? Anything brewing behind the scenes you can give a hint about?
Recently signed to Saviour Records, so all heading in the right way! We Headlined the Saturday of the new rock city music festival in Birmingham on the 18th July.