The Awkward Silences

Inclusive outsider pop mavericks and Antifolk legends The Awkward Silences return with their eponymous 4th album and their first release in 5 years. Led by songwriter, author and disability campaigner Paul Hawkins, The Awkward Silences combine cleverly off-kilter Daniel Johnston-esque pop songs with energetic and inspired live performances pitched somewhere between Ian Dury, Iggy Pop and the Flaming Lips. Having cut their teeth at the infamous Blang nights at the 12 Bar Club back in the late 00's, The Awkward Silences built up a dedicated following amongst the UK Antifolk Scene before taking on the mainstream. As a disabled musician himself, Hawkins is passionate about improving access for deaf and disabled performers, gig-goers and professionals. All Awkward Silences self-promoted gigs have captioned lyrics for anyone who can't hear them. Paul is very happy to hear from disabled musicians who'd like some advice or a chat. * Graham Coxon was once mistaken for Chris from the band, and ended up getting punched as a result. We think he is a fan. Quotes - 'Laden with pure charisma' NME // 'An ace antifolk superstar' Time Out // 'I haven't been able to get Paul Hawkins out of my head for the last 4 days' Huw Stephens //1 Quantum Physics 2 Getting Ready For My Life To Begin 3 There's Nothing More Obnoxious Than A Self-Made Man 4 Everybody Loves Organised Fun 5 Other People Die 6 Count Each Mistake 7 The Medical Model 8 Everything Will Probably Be Fine 9 Pretending To Be Fine 10 The New World