Hartlepool newcomers Champ recently released the title track “Born In The Wild End” from their debut EP ‘Born In The Wild End’. This guitar-driven anthem highlights the specific songwriting of frontman Jonny Bee, focusing on themes of friendship and the complicated relationship one maintains with a hometown. The track serves as the foundation for the band, marking the very first piece of music written under the Champ moniker. It is a triumphant and massive wall of sound that perfectly captures the spirit of small town dreaming.
This group creates a significant sonic presence that aligns with the energy of acts like Wunderhorse and The War On Drugs. Their schedule remains packed with upcoming live performances in Manchester and Stockton, leading up to a major hometown headline show. Previous singles “Taste To Run” and “Future” already secured airplay on BBC Radio 1 via Jess Iszatt and earned early coverage in NME and DIY. The band relies on concrete musical structures and big-hearted melodies to tell stories of late nights and the characters that define their upbringing.