SLOW Readers Club is getting stuck into their UK tour with a date at Southampton’s Engine Rooms tonight.

The band is made up of Aaron Starkie on vocal, Kurtis Starkie (guitar and vocals), James Ryan on bass and David Whitworth on drums, and has drawn comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and The National, building up a loyal fanbase from extensive touring.

They have received acclaim from the likes of Steve Lamacq, Peter Hook and Eddy Temple Morris, as well as having supported James on their arena tour and performed at festivals including Isle Of Wight, Festival No.6 and Kendall Calling.

“You Opened Up My Heart is a hopeful song for uncertain times,” says singer Aaron Starkie.

“A lot of our songs are existential and angst ridden, but in an age where we’re faced with stuff like Trump and Brexit, and people are becoming more polarised, it felt right to offer something with a more positive message.

“It’s about a basic belief that humanity and compassion will win the day, wrapped in an indie-pop love song.”

The Slow Readers Club will be completing a UK headline tour in support of Build A Tower throughout April and May.