Randolph's Leap (band)

Randolph's Leap
Frontman Adam Ross in 2014
Background information
Origin	Glasgow, Scotland
Genres	Indie pop
Years active	2006–present
Labels	Lost Map Records, Olive Grove Records, Peenko Records, Fence Records
Associated acts	Kid Canaveral
Website	RandolphsLeap.co.uk
Members	Adam Ross, Iain Taylor, Vicki Cole, Andrew MacLellan, Heather Thikey, Pete MacDonald, Ali Hendry, Fraser Gibson
Past members	Gareth Perrie

Randolph's Leap is an eight piece indie-pop band from Glasgow, Scotland, and signed to Lost Map Records as of 2014. Founded by frontman Adam Ross in 2006, current members include Ross (guitar/vocals), Iain Taylor (drums/guitar), Vicki Cole (bass), Andrew MacLellan (guitar), Heather Thikey (violin), Pete MacDonald (keyboards), Ali Hendry (trumpet) and Fraser Gibson (trombone).

The band has released regular EPs, singles, and LPs since 2011, with their official debut album Clumsy Knot released in 2014. Susan Le May of The Quietus wrote that "the album moves from whimsical, earnest folk romanticism to introspection and Casio-frilled irony," and that it "marks the arrival proper of the next generation of witty Scottish indie pop." The band tours frequently in the UK, having performed at festivals such as Howlin' Fling, Belladrum, Mugstock and The Fringe.

Randolph's Leap were formed in 2006 when lead singer Adam Ross (originally from Nairn, Scotland) met Gareth Perrie (from Dunblane) at The University of the West of Scotland in Ayr. Around 2009 the band expanded to a six piece with the addition of Vicki Cole on bass (from Aberdeen, Scotland), Heather Thickey on violin (also from Aberdeen), Iain Taylor on drums (from Dumfries) and Andrew MacLellan on guitar and cello (from Crieff).

The band released their first EP, titled Battleships and Kettle Chips, on November 15, 2010 on Olive Grove Records. On May 16, 2011 they released a two-track single on Olive Grove as well, titled "Counting Sheep/Deep Blue Sea." In 2011 the band expanded from a 6-piece to an 8-piece with the additions of Ali Hendry (trumpet) and Fraser Gibson (trombone).

2012 saw the band greatly increase its output, and just that year they released two full-length albums, three EPs, and the single "This Ain't It" via vinyl postcard. Their first LP came out on Peenko Records on February 20, 2012, and was titled The Curse of the Haunted Headphones. Peenko Records also released their EP As Fast As A Man that September, and in October 2012 the band released the EP Hermit on Fence Records. In 2013, Gareth Perrie left the band and was subsequently replaced by Pete MacDonald from the State Broadcasters. MacDonald had first hand knowledge of the band as he had helped produce their upcoming album Clumsy Knot in 2013.