The Lathums

The Lathums
The Lathums performing at Robin Park Arena in 2024
Background information
OriginWigan, England
GenresIndie rock
Years active2018 (2018)–present
Labels
Members
  • Alex Moore
  • Scott Concepcion
  • Ryan Durrans
  • Matty Murphy
Past membersLewis Halliwell
  • Johnny Cunliffe
Websitethelathums.com

The Lathums are an English indie rock band from Wigan, Greater Manchester.[1] They are formed of singer/songwriter and guitarist Alex Moore, lead guitarist Scott Concepcion, bassist Matty Murphy and drummer Ryan Durrans, and are managed by Alfie Skelly. They were created by The Music Project,[2] a stage school specialising in music, art, games and media, in April 2018 after their tutor placed them in the same project group, and within a year they signed with Island Records. They released their debut album, How Beautiful Life Can Be, on 24 September 2021.[3] It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart on 1 October 2021.[4]

  1. ^ "The Lathums: Wigan indie band score debut number one album". BBC News. October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ^ "TMP College".
  3. ^ Aroesti, Rachel (24 September 2021). "The Lathums: How Beautiful Life Can Be – hearty 00s indie revivalism". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ^ Copsey, Rob (1 October 2021). "The Lathums score Number 1 debut album with How Beautiful Life Can Be". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 October 2021.