Model Horror
Model Horror are five boys from Hertfordshire who collided together at late night parties and during early morning journeys home. A shared passion for music cemented their friendship and fronted by the dual attack of Ian Larter and Rob Hardy (guitars / vocals) with a backbone comprising Jonny Flynn (keys / synth), Craig Miller (bass) and Simon Smith (drums), they set about building what they describe as ‘tronic wired tunes’.
The name Model Horror refers to a pretty girl that turned out to be a ghastly mistake. According to Ian, “the songs and what we do are fuelled by interaction, living for the moment… Sometimes it’s good and others it’s down right scary.” The music and imagery they create feeds off of their experience of growing up in small town England, where dark secrets and hidden lives are concealed behind manicured lawns and polished MPVs.
With a growing army of supporters, including Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens on Radio 1 who the band have recently recorded a session for, the buzz is spreading. Live shows have included a summer rave on the beach in Cornwall, playing by torch light in Epping Forrest and more conventional supports alongside Does It Offend You, Yeah?, Autokratz and Look See Proof.
