“This is a band you need in your lives, people." – Louder Than War

“The Sly Persuaders have been gaining recognition for some time now, with their unhinged live shows of barely contained energy.” – Clash Magazine

Reflecting London’s bleak political climate alongside themes of poverty, disenfranchisement and existentialism The Sly Persuaders paint a harsh picture of modern life with biting clarity. Drawing influence from the likes of Nation of Ulysses, Wire, Mission of Burma and Gang of Four, The Sly Persuaders create preapocalyptic garage-rock with shredding guitars and feverishly catchy beats.

Since their formation the four-piece have been paying their dues on the UK live music circuit, earning themselves a respectable following and carving out a name as one of the city’s hardest working DIY outfits. Live, the band ooze charisma and charm effortlessly, but it’s in their songwriting that crowds are instantly hooked; gang-style backing vocals and anthemic choruses merge a sound that’s instantly recognisable as sly.