Cassia

Exotic, tropical indie pop is not what you expect from the north of England, but Macclesfield-based three-piece Cassia bring elements of African and world music into their own brand of British indie rock. Formed in the market town of Macclesfield by Rob Thomas (vocals, guitar), Lou Cotterill (bass), and Jacob Jeff (drums), the three-piece took inspiration from Thomas' childhood. Growing up in Zambia, he was exposed to West African music and in particular his grandfather's eclectic record collection. Inspired by the likes of Vampire Weekend and Bombay Bicycle Club as much as ...