Neck Deep is a Welsh pop punk band from Wrexham, Wales formed in 2012. Founded after vocalist Ben Barlow met former lead guitarist Lloyd Roberts, the pair posted a song online under the name Neck Deep. The song soon gained attention online, resulting in the addition of rhythm guitarist Matt West, drummer Dani Washington/Abasi, and bassist Fil Thorpe-Evans. They released a pair of EPs, Rain in July and A History of Bad Decisions, both recorded by Barlow's older brother, before signing with Hopeless in August 2013. Following the release of their debut album Wishful Thinking in January 2014, the band became a full-time project, with the band members leaving their jobs and/or dropping out of university courses. Shortly after the release of their second album Life's Not out to Get You in August 2015, Roberts left the band due to allegations of sexual misconduct, and Sam Bowden joined in his place.
| Origin | Wrexham, Wales, UK |
| Genres | Pop punk |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | We Are Triumphant, Pinky Swear, Hopeless |
| Associated acts | Spires, Climates |
| Members | Ben Barlow, Dani Washington, Matt West, Sam Bowden, Seb Barlow |
| Past members | Lloyd Roberts, Fil Thorpe-Evans, Joshua Halling |
| Bandcamp artist ID | neckdeeppoppunk |
About Neck Deep
Band that released two albums on their own before signing to Hopeless in 2013. They won Best British Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards in 2014.
Achievement of Neck Deep
Their second and third albums Life's Not Out to Get You (2015) and The Peace and the Panic (2017) reached #1 on the UK Indie Albums chart. Lead guitarist Lloyd Roberts left the band in August 2015.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Neck Deep
Hopeless Records artists.. Welsh rock music groups.. Kerrang! Awards winners.
