the Snuts

Wilson, McGillveray and McKay went to primary school with each other and they met Cochrane at secondary school.

Wilson has said "we’ve only ever really played music together so I can’t really imagine it any other way".{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 April 2019|title=Getting to know... The Snuts|url=https://www.readdork.com/features/the-snuts-interview-apr19|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Dork|language=en}} They have been influenced by the likes of the Libertines and Arctic Monkeys, and Scottish Ned culture growing up.{{Cite web|last=Lennon|first=Holly|date=1 November 2018|title=The Snuts interview: 'Our biggest inspiration is not to sound exactly like everybody else'|url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/entertainment/17195172.snuts-interview-our-biggest-inspiration-not-sound-exactly-like-everybody-else/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Glasgow Times|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=The Snuts | Fred Perry UK|url=https://www.fredperry.com/subculture/articles/the-snuts|website=www.fredperry.com}} They have also said that "one of our biggest inspirations is not to sound exactly like everybody else". Before going full time as a band, Cochrane was a joiner, Wilson was a slater/roofer, and Mackay was a mechanic.{{cite AV media|date=15 April 2020|title=The Snuts interview – Jack Cochrane and Callum Wilson @ESNS|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNTW7A1SWJU&feature=youtu.be|publisher=FaceCulture|website=YouTube|access-date=14 October 2020}}{{Cite web |date=2024-02-24 |title=The Snuts: ‘Sometimes you need to break away to be a better version of yourself’ whynow |url=https://whynow.co.uk/read/the-snuts-sometimes-you-need-to-break-away-to-be-a-better-version-of-yourself |access-date=2024-11-12 |website=whynow |language=en-GB}}

The band's debut single, the demo "Glasgow" was described as a 'stunning track with heaps of melody' and quickly lead to an ever since growing fanbase.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=4 January 2018|title=EP Review: The Snuts – The Matador EP|url=https://www.indiecentralmusic.com/ep-review-the-snuts-the-matador-ep/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=IndieCentralMusic|language=en-US}} After releasing several other demo singles in 2016, the Snuts released the self-produced EP The Matador in June 2017.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=4 January 2018|title=EP Review: The Snuts – The Matador EP|url=https://www.indiecentralmusic.com/ep-review-the-snuts-the-matador-ep/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=IndieCentralMusic|language=en-US}}

The Snuts released their first 'proper' single, "Seasons" in June 2018, described as 'conventional in a much-needed and refreshing way', a 'total throwback to the last renaissance of alternative music' and 'impeccably pieced together, designed to detonate on impact'.{{Cite web|last=Cushnie|first=Arissa|date=20 July 2018|title=The Snuts' "Seasons" is an Electrifying Throwback|url=https://twostorymelody.com/snuts-seasons-electrifying-throwback/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=twostorymelody.com}}{{Cite web|last=Murray|first=Robin|date=22 June 2018|title=The Snuts Underline Their Potential On 'Seasons'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/the-snuts-underline-their-potential-on-seasons|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Clash Magazine|language=en}} The following month, they then played at Scotland's TRNSMT Festival at the King Tut's Stage.{{Cite web|last=Trendell|first=Andrew|date=6 March 2018|title=Huge final TRNSMT Festival 2018 headliner and loads more names announced | NME|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/final-trnsmt-festival-2018-headliners-loads-names-announced-tickets-2255736|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=NME}} In September, "Manhattan Project" was released, produced by Dave McCracken.{{Cite web|date=7 September 2018|title=The Snuts – Manhattan Project|url=https://inflyteapp.com/r/l8e656|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=9 October 2020|website=inflyteapp.com}} In November 2018, the band signed with Parlophone Records.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=30 November 2018|title=The Snuts sign to Parlophone Records|url=http://vitalmusicgroup.com/the-snuts-sign-to-parlophone-records/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Vital Music|language=en-US}} In March 2019, the band made their US debut at the South By South West festival in Austin, Texas,{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=23 December 2018|title=Music: The Snuts|url=https://www.heraldscotland.com/arts_ents/17310868.music-snuts/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=The Herald|language=en}} and their first single under Parlophone, "All Your Friends", was released in May. It was produced by Inflo and was the first single from their second EP Mixtape. It was described as having "an irresistibly catchy raw edge and a massive chorus" and Cochrane explained that it was a "new twist on a familiar social stigma around the drug epidemic that nobody seems to want to talk about".{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=24 May 2019|title=LISTEN: The Snuts share new single 'All Your Friends' {{!}} Gigslutz|url=http://www.gigslutz.co.uk/listen-the-snuts-share-new-single-all-your-friends/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Gigslutz|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=24 May 2019|title=The Snuts Release New Single 'All Your Friends' Support Lewis Capaldi in November|url=https://www.mbcpr.com/the-snuts-release-new-single-all-your-friends-support-lewis-capaldi-in-november/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=MBC|language=en-GB}}

In July 2019 they performed again at TRNSMT, this time on the Main Stage;{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 July 2019|title=TRNSMT Festival 2019: Headliners, line-up, stage times & more|url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/festivals/trnsmt/2019-headliners-line-up-stage-times-rumours-info/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Radio X|language=en}} in August they performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals and also at Victorious Festival.{{Cite web|title=LIVE REVIEW: Reading And Leeds Festival 2019 {{!}} O2 Academy Birmingham|url=https://academymusicgroup.com/o2academybirmingham/blogs/live-review-reading-and-leeds-festival-2019|access-date=8 October 2020|website=academymusicgroup.com}}{{Cite web|title=The Snuts Setlist at Victorious Festival 2019|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/the-snuts/2019/southsea-common-portsmouth-england-3b9f0470.html|access-date=8 October 2020|website=setlist.fm|language=en}} The band's next single "Maybe California" was released in September 2019 and was produced by Rich Costey.{{Cite web|last=Murray|first=Robin|date=6 September 2019|title=The Snuts Share Surging New Single 'Maybe California'|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/the-snuts-share-surging-new-single-maybe-california|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Clash Magazine|language=en}} "Juan Belmonte", named after the Spanish bullfighter, and also produced by Costey, was released in October.{{Cite web|date=20 October 2019|title=The Snuts announce new single 'Juan Belmonte'|url=https://www.totalntertainment.com/music/the-snuts-announce-new-single-juan-belmonte/|access-date=8 October 2020|website=TotalNtertainment|language=en-GB}} In January 2020, the Snuts released a cover of Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" from sessions at the Firepit Recording Studios in London. Two further singles, "Fatboy Slim" (in "homage of Fatboy Slim's notorious set at Brighton beach" in 2002){{Cite web|last=Pearson|first=Alex|date=21 February 2020|title=The Snuts drop floor-stomping new hit 'Fatboy Slim'|url=https://www.indiecentralmusic.com/the-snuts-drop-floor-stomping-new-hit-fatboy-slim/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=IndieCentralMusic|language=en-US}} and "Coffee & Cigarettes" were released before March, whereupon the EP Mixtape was released. The EP consists of 5 songs which showcase different influences and 4 interludes, which are studio outtakes, giving a kind of informal feel to the EP.{{Cite web|last=Hill|first=Oliver|date=24 March 2020|title=The Snuts 'Mixtape EP' Review|url=https://www.liverpoolguildstudentmedia.co.uk/2020/03/24/the-snuts-mixtape-ep-review/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Liverpool Guild Student Media|language=en-GB}} The EP peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and also topped the Scottish Albums Chart, as well as the UK Vinyl Albums Chart.{{Cite web|title=Snuts {{!}} full Official Chart History|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/56289/snuts/|access-date=2 March 2024|website=Official Charts Company}}{{Cite web|title=Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-albums-chart/20200320/40/|access-date=8 October 2020|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Official Vinyl Albums Chart Top 40 {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/vinyl-albums-chart/20200320/9/|access-date=8 October 2020|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}} Following the success of Mixtape, the Snuts quickly released their next single, a cover of the Lovin' Spoonful's "Summer in the City". Like their previous cover song, this was a Firepit session.{{Cite web|date=25 March 2020|title=The Snuts release 'Summer In The City'|url=https://www.totalntertainment.com/music/the-snuts-release-summer-in-the-city/|access-date=8 October 2020|website=TotalNtertainment|language=en-GB}} It was also featured in an advert for Strongbow cider in August 2020.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=3 August 2020|title=The Snuts Set To Feature in New TV Ad Covering The Lovin'|url=https://originalrock.net/2020/08/03/the-snuts-set-to-feature-in-new-tv-ad-covering-the-lovin/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=OriginalRock.net|language=en-US}}

The following single "Elephants" was released in June 2020 and was produced by Tony Hoffer. It topped the iTunes Singles Chart on the day of its release.{{Cite web|title=iTunesCharts.net: UK Songs Thursday, 11th June 2020|url=http://www.itunescharts.net/uk/charts/songs/2020/06/11|access-date=8 October 2020|website=www.itunescharts.net}} Cochrane described it as "another twist on our ever-growing diverse catalogue".{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=11 June 2020|title=The Snuts Return With New Single 'Elephants'|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Snuts-Return-With-New-Single-Elephants-20200611|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=Broadway World|language=en}} In August, the band supported the Libertines at a socially-distanced performance at the Virgin Money Unity Arena in Newcastle.{{Cite web|last=Watson|first=Benedict|date=19 September 2020|title=Interview: Jack Cochrane of The Snuts on bouncing back and moving forward|url=https://www.themicmagazine.co.uk/post/interview-jack-cochrane-of-the-snuts-on-bouncing-back-and-moving-forward|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=The Mic|language=en}} "That's All It Is" was released in September and features on the soundtrack to the video game FIFA 21.{{Cite web|last=Whiffen|first=Marc|date=27 September 2020|title=Released Today: The Snuts share bonus tune 'That's All It Is'|url=https://theindiemasterplan.co.uk/released-today-the-snuts-share-bonus-tune-thats-all-it-is|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=The Indie Masterplan|language=en-GB}} A week later, the Snuts released "Always", with Cochrane saying "the song depicts the message of falling in love with someone who in turn allows you to love yourself".{{Cite web|last=Whiffen|first=Marc|date=3 October 2020|title=The Snuts release their second tune in a week with 'Always'|url=https://theindiemasterplan.co.uk/the-snuts-release-their-second-tune-in-a-week-with-always|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=8 October 2020|website=The Indie Masterplan|language=en-GB}} "Always" was the final number one single on the Scottish Singles Chart before it was discontinued in December 2020.{{Cite web|title=Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100 {{!}} Official Charts Company|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/scottish-singles-chart/|access-date=27 December 2020|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}}

In December, the band announced the release of their debut album W.L. on 19 March 2021, later pushed back to 2 April. It includes 10 previously released singles, three of which featured on the EP Mixtape, and three previously unreleased songs. The deluxe edition also includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks.{{Cite web|last=Reilly|first=Nick|date=3 December 2020|title=The Snuts announce debut album 'W.L.' and massive UK tour for 2021|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-snuts-announce-debut-album-w-l-and-massive-uk-tour-for-2021-2830913|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=7 December 2020|website=NME|language=en-GB}} In February 2021, a new single, "Somebody Loves You" was released in support of the Scottish Refugee Council, with the band donating the budget for the music video to the charity.{{Cite web|title=The Snuts support refugees with their new single 'Somebody Loves You' {{!}} Gigwise|url=https://www.gigwise.com/news/3395863/the-snuts-support-refugees-with-their-new-single-somebody-loves-you|access-date=2021-02-05|website=www.gigwise.com}} Before its release, the Snuts performed the album at Stirling Castle and it was later released as a live album.{{Cite web|last=Fulton|first=Rick|date=2021-03-25|title=Snuts are "kings of Scotland" ahead of their Stirling Castle gig|url=https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/newsletter/newsletter-entertainment/snuts-kings-scotland-ahead-stirling-23796502|access-date=2021-04-07|website=Daily Record|language=en}} W.L. debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, making the Snuts the first Scottish band to do so with their debut album since The View in 2007.{{Cite web|title=The Snuts win close race to score Number 1 debut album|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-snuts-wl-wins-close-race-to-become-first-number-1-debut-album-by-a-scottish-band-since-2007__32868/|access-date=2021-04-09|website=www.officialcharts.com|language=en}}

Because of COVID-19 restrictions, the band were unable to go on tour until the end of July, whereupon they began a UK tour. In October, they briefly toured the US, before returning to the UK to continue their tour there. Between January and February 2022, the Snuts supported the Kooks as an opening act for their nationwide tour promoting their upcoming album 10 Tracks to Echo in the Dark. In June, they supported Louis Tomlinson along with Californian band Sun Room for a couple performances in Mexico.{{Cite web |title=The Snuts Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts – Songkick |url=https://www.songkick.com/artists/9001789-snuts/gigography |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=www.songkick.com |language=en}} The Snuts opened for Tomlinson again in 2023 on the North America leg of his Faith in the Future World Tour.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theindiescene.co.uk/news/louis-tomlinson-openers|title=Meet the openers for Louis Tomlinson's US Tour|website=The Indie Scene|first=Kenzie|last=Bright|date=28 April 2023|accessdate=27 July 2023}} From 28 June to 1 July 2022, the Snuts were the opening act for Kings of Leon during the latter's When You See Yourself tour.{{Cite web |last=Millar |first=Mark |date=2022-03-22 |title=KINGS OF LEON announce special guests for their 2022 UK arena tour |url=https://www.xsnoize.com/kings-of-leon-announce-special-guests-for-their-2022-uk-arena-tour/ |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=XS Noise |language=en-GB}}

In July 2021, the Snuts announced that they had already written their second album.{{Cite web |last=Mensah |first=Jenny |date=30 July 2021 |title=The Snuts have written their second album |url=https://www.radiox.co.uk/news/music/the-snuts-finished-second-album/ |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=Radio X |language=en}} In November, the first single, "Burn the Empire", was released.{{Cite web |last=Richards |first=WIll |date=2021-11-24 |title=The Snuts return with fiery new single 'Burn The Empire' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-snuts-return-with-fiery-new-single-burn-the-empire-3103540 |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} Several other singles were released in 2022, including a collaboration with Rachel Chinouriri entitled "End of the Road", and their album Burn the Empire was announced in June 2022 and released on 7 October 2022.{{Cite web |last=Lavin |first=Will |date=2022-06-21 |title=The Snuts announce second album 'Burn The Empire' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-snuts-announce-second-album-burn-the-empire-out-3252702 |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Moore |first=Sam |date=2022-05-05 |title=Listen to The Snuts and Rachel Chinouriri team up on 'End Of The Road' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/listen-to-the-snuts-and-rachel-chinouriri-team-up-on-end-of-the-road-radar-3218965 |access-date=2022-06-30 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} However, in early September, following an online campaign by the band to make Parlophone release the album earlier, the release date was brought forward to 30 September.{{Cite web |last=Ackroyd |first=Stephen |date=2022-09-13 |title=The Snuts are going to #releasetherecord a week earlier, following their online campaign |url=https://readdork.com/news/the-snuts-burn-the-empire-release-date/ |access-date=2022-09-13 |website=Dork |language=en-US}} Burn the Empire peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart.{{Cite web |title=Slipknot vs George Michael vs The Snuts: Official Number 1 album revealed |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/slipknot-claim-third-uk-number-1-album-with-the-end-so-far-following-close-battle-with-george-michael-and-the-snuts__37536/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |website=www.officialcharts.com |language=en}}

Following the release of Burn the Empire, the Snuts decided not to renew their contract with Parlophone. Instead, they decided to leave and set up their own label, Happy Artist Records, with distributor The Orchard. On leaving Parlophone, Cochrane said that "throughout the last campaign it was clear our vision as artists and that of the label, had drifted apart significantly" and that "The Orchard felt like a safe home we could transition to smoothly. It was clear from the offset they understood the core values of The Snuts and the community that comes with us".{{Cite web |last=Paine |first=Andre |date=23 May 2023 |title=The Snuts launch Happy Artist Records with The Orchard |url=https://www.musicweek.com/labels/read/the-snuts-launch-happy-artist-records-with-the-orchard/087932 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=Music Week |language=en}} The first release on their new label came in May 2023 with "Gloria".{{Cite web |last=Dunworth |first=Liberty |date=2023-05-23 |title=The Snuts talk new single 'Gloria' and rekindling their roots in the indie scene |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-snuts-talk-new-single-gloria-and-rekindling-their-roots-in-the-indie-scene-3446965 |access-date=2023-05-25 |website=NME |language=en-GB}} In November, they announced their third album Millennials, released on 23 February 2024.{{Cite web |last=Geraghty |first=Hollie |date=2023-11-27 |title=The Snuts announce new album 'Millennials' and share single 'Deep Diving' |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-snuts-announce-new-album-millennials-and-share-single-deep-diving-3549591 |access-date=2024-02-18 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}

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• Jack Cochrane – vocals, guitar (2015–present)
• Joe McGillveray – guitar (2015–present)
• Callum '29' Wilson – bass (2015–present)
• Jordan 'Joko' Mackay – drums (2015–present)

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