The Paddingtons, an English indie rock band from Hull, were formed in 2002 and
consisted of Tom Atkin on vocals, Stuee Bevan on guitar, Josh Hubbard on guitar,
Lloyd Dobbs on bass, and Grant Dobbs on drums. The band initially gained
traction by touring venues around Hull, such as the Welly Club and The New
Adelphi Club, becoming part of the New Yorkshire movement of the mid-2000s.
Their debut album, First Comes First, was produced by Owen Morris in 2005 and
achieved modest commercial success but raised their profile significantly. In
November 2006, they embarked on a national tou...