Hailing from Liverpool, Joe Symes & The Loving Kind are a dynamic rock trio known for crafting songs that are both memorable and widely appealing.
Founded by Joe Symes and Colin White, the band’s name came from a casual conversation after a local gig — inspired by R.E.M.’s Get Up and a shared love of heartfelt, honest music.

Bassist Alan Welsh soon completed the lineup, forming a trio described by one spectator as “sounding like nine people on stage, not a mere three.”
Their self-titled debut album, released on their own label Truly Independent Records, showcases their versatility across rock, psychedelic, country, and soundtrack-inspired styles.

Tracks from the album featured on the charity compilation Shoulder to Shoulder alongside artists such as Paul Weller, Ocean Colour Scene, Roger McGuinn, Noel Gallagher, and Robyn Hitchcock.

The album drew praise from Creation Records’ Alan McGee and fans across the Atlantic, including Hollywood actors Matthew Modine and Michael Keaton.
Following this, the energetic single Things Get Better highlighted the band’s evolving heavy-pop sound, gaining BBC Introducing airplay and even playing at Liverpool Football Club’s stadium during half-time.

The band then explored an acoustic direction with the Acoustic Variations EPs, demonstrating their ability to translate electrifying rock into stripped-back arrangements without losing impact.

A limited edition single, You’re No Friends of Mine, followed as a treat for loyal fans.
International airplay in the U.S., Canada, and Australia further solidified their global presence. Yet live performance remains the band’s greatest strength.

They have headlined Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds after-show party, supported acts including The Blockheads, Alt-J, Bloc Party, and Starsailor, and performed at venues and festivals across the U.K., from Manchester to London and beyond.

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