Origin Leeds, England Genres indie rock/post-punk/ psychedelic rock/ Years active 2020–present Labels IslandNice Swan English Teacher are a British musical group from Leeds, who formed in 2020.[1] They consist of vocalist Lily Fontaine, guitarist Lewis Whiting, drummer Douglas Frost, and bassist Nicholas Eden.[2] The band appeared on Later... with Jools Holland in November 2023.[1] Their song "Nearly Daffodils" was named one of the 10 best songs of 2023 by Time magazine. The band's first extended play Polyawkward, was released 22 April 2022 through Nice Swan Records.[4] It was listed in NME's 100 debut EPs, with the magazine describing it as a "playful yet polished" release that "sees fury and fun overlap".[5] In January 2024, the band announced their debut album This Could Be Texas, which was released on 12 April.[6] They were called "2024’s hottest new guitar band" by Guitar.com, part of NME Networks. We are passionate about music. To help us share that passion we'd like to use cookies and similar technologies to personalize your experiences on our sites and to advertise on other sites. By clicking Accept All, you agree to our use of analytics, marketing, and advertising cookies. You can revoke your consent at any time. For more information and additional choices click on Cookie Choices below. Privacy Policy.