Debut single from Doc Freighter

Formed off the back of the global pandemic, Doc Freighter is a brand new indie rock outfit hailing from Dartford in the UK. The trio is made up of frontman James Burridge, bass player Zsolt Benko and Ollie Bruce on drums who together combine to create their own brand of instantly catchy modern rock music.

Taking influence from early 60s Britpop legends such as the Rolling Stones, the Beatles and The Kinks as well as 80s indie rock pioneers Echo & the Bunnymen, Doc Freighter pay respect to their inspirations from yesteryear while crafting their own distinct sound that firmly rooted in the present day, channeling the sonic aesthetics of acts like the Arctic Monkeys.

Striking a chord straight away, they’ve made an explosive entrance this year with their debut single titled “Wax Lyrical”. Laying down a potent mix of energising percussion, grooving bass lines, gritty guitar work and soaring melodic vocal leads carrying nostalgic lyricism, with their first release Doc Freighter offer a vibrant indie rock anthem to mark their worthy debut.

Already building up a loyal following, they’ve graduated from performing at the small pubs in their hometown to playing headline shows at large London venues, filling the high capacity spots with dedicated fans who often sell out coaches to travel to see the band live.

Seeming to go from strength-to-strength with each new move, Doc Freighter have cemented their reputation as one of the most exciting new acts on the UK scene and have become a must-watch band for the future.

Listen to Wax Lyrical below