Artist

Kaiser Chiefs

2003-present

From Leeds, where drummer and songwriter Nick Hodgson ran the club night Pigs, Kaiser Chiefs took their name in 2003 and broke through on the NME Awards Tour at the start of 2005. Their debut, Employment, came out that March, drew on late-70s new wave and punk, and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.

The full story is in London Indie, 2002-07.

At a glance

Active
2003–present
From
Leeds, UK
Records in the issues
1 (2005)
Original label
B‐Unique Records
Listening guide track
“I Predict a Riot”

Listen

In the London Indie, 2002-07 listening guide: “I Predict a Riot”

In the issues

  • London Indie, 2002-07
    Supporting cast · 2002-2007 · Members

    London Indie, 2002-07 is a music scene from London, UK, 2002–2007. Its principal artists include The Libertines, Bloc Party, Babyshambles and Klaxons. This issue covers 11 essential albums and 23 dated events.

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