The K's are an English indie rock band from Earlestown, Merseyside.[1] They are formed of singer/songwriter and guitarist Jamie Boyle, lead guitarist Ryan Breslin, bassist Dexter Baker and drummer Nathan Peers. They released their debut album, I Wonder If The World Knows?, on 5 April 2024.[2] It debuted at number three on the UK Albums Chart on 12 April 2024.[3]

The K's
OriginEarlestown, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2016 (2016)–present
Labels
Members
  • Jamie Boyle
  • Ryan Breslin
  • Dexter Baker
  • Nathan Peers
Past members
  • Chris Holleran
  • Jordan Holden
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The band won the "Breakthrough act of the year" award at the inaugural Northern Music Awards in 2024.[4]

Band members

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Current members

  • Jamie Boyle – lead vocals, guitar (2016–present)
  • Ryan Breslin – guitar, backing vocals (2016–present)
  • Dexter Baker – bass guitar (2016–present)
  • Nathan Peers – drums (2023–present)

Former members

  • Chris Holleran - drums (2016-2018)
  • Jordan Holden – drums (2018–2022)

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details and chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
UK
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I Wonder If The World Knows?
  • Released: 5 April 2024
  • Label: LAB Records
  • Formats: Digital Download, CD, 12" Vinyl, Cassette, Streaming
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References

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  1. ^ "Earlestown band The K's aiming to beat The Libertines to No.1 spot". St Helens Star. 11 April 2024. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  2. ^ Liebman, B (3 April 2024). "Album Review: The K's – I Wonder if the World Knows?". The Indy Review. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  3. ^ Smith, Carl (12 April 2024). "The Libertines land first Number 1 album in 20 years with All Quiet On The Eastern Esplanade". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
  4. ^ Youngs, Ian (23 April 2024). "Music stars honoured at first 'Brit Awards of the North'". BBC. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  5. ^ "The K's | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
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