The Spook School
Edinburgh indie-pop band whose fuzzy, jangling songs tackled gender, queerness and awkward romance, delivered with plenty of onstage joking.
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About The Spook School
The Spook School formed in Edinburgh in 2010 and released three albums before splitting up in 2019: Dress Up, Try to Be Hopeful and Could It Be Different?. Their records took cues from 1980s indie-pop and noisier pop-punk, with scrappy guitars, shared vocals and quick, catchy tunes.
Many of their songs dealt with gender and identity directly. "Burn Masculinity" is one example, and it sits alongside lighter, self-deprecating songs about crushes and nights out. Their gigs were full of banter between songs. After a farewell tour in 2019 and anniversary shows for Dress Up in 2023, they reunited in 2026 with a new album, Like a Heartbeat.
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What festivals is The Spook School playing in 2027?
The Spook School is booked at 1 festival we cover: 2000trees 2027.
Is The Spook School playing 2000trees 2027?
Yes, The Spook School is on the 2000trees 2027 lineup, July 7–10, 2027 at Cheltenham, UK.
What kind of music does The Spook School play?
The Spook School plays alternative.