The Backfires
London, GB
rock · indie rock · alternative rock · rock and roll
The Backfires are a rock band formed in London in 2018 when frontman Alex Gomez met lead guitarist Harry Ruprecht and drummer Max Wanduragala while studying abroad. Gomezs childhood friend Matt Walter joined on bass in 2019. Originally known as Qualia Noir, they rebranded as The Backfires and recorded their debut EP Consider the Backfires in London in early 2020 before pandemic lockdowns separated the band across the Atlantic. The EP was released in 2021. In early 2022 the band relocated to New York City, with Ruprecht and Wanduragala moving to the US on artist visas. Drawing influence from Arctic Monkeys, The Strokes, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Oasis, and John Mayer, The Backfires blend British and American rock and roll sensibilities.
