Sunseeker by The Equatorial Group
Sunseeker marks the fourth studio release from Sussex-based band, The Equatorial Group.
Now into their second decade, the five-piece outfit have cultivated a devoted following, with audiences regularly traveling considerable distances to experience their intimate and emotionally charged live performances.
A myriad of classic influences swirl beneath the surface and their sound defies easy categorisation, often sparking lively debate among listeners. But whether defined as roots-pop, folk rock, dreamy altcountry or anglo-americana, the heart of the band lies in connection, storytelling, and
atmosphere.
With their previous release, 2023’s Sea, being recorded during the uncertainty of the pandemic, sessions were often conducted remotely or piecemeal as restrictions allowed.
That process left the band longing for something more immediate, communal — and human. “This time, we wanted it to feel real — no click tracks, no isolation,” says the band. “Just us, in a circle, feeding off each other. That’s what this record is about.” The result is Sunseeker: twelve tracks recorded live over just five days, capturing the moment with all five members together in one room at Brighton Road Recording Studios, Sussex, with Ali Gavan at the helm.
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The album features tried and tested material from live shows alongside riskier brand new songs that kept them on their toes with the tape running.
This album is a sonic snapshot of a band at ease with themselves — honest, unfiltered, and joyfully cohesive. It invites listeners into the room, into the moment, and into the enduring friendship at
the heart of the band’s music.
Sunseeker is released on Music’s Not Dead
Records on 26th September 2025, physically
and on all major streaming platforms.
The Equatorial Group are:
Neil Grimes - Drums, vocals
Dave Davies - Guitars, vocals
Helen Weeks - Guitar, pedal steel, vocals
Andy Tourle - Bass, vocals
Teresa ‘Twe’ Fox - Keys, vocals
Tracklist
| 1. | Some Small Nature | 4:29 |
| 2. | Difference | 6:12 |
| 3. | 400 | 3:39 |
| 4. | Sunseeker | 3:58 |
| 5. | Giants | 3:48 |
| 6. | That Is True | 3:35 |
| 7. | So High | 4:43 |
| 8. | Missouri Boy | 5:43 |
Credits
Thanks to Del and Ollie at Music's Not Dead, Ali at Brighton Road Recording Studios and Scott Garrett for allowing us to use Air Beast on the cover: scottgarrett.squarespace.com/shop
License
All rights reserved.
Hailing from the sleepy seaside town of Eastbourne on England’s Sussex coast, The Equatorial Group is formed of five friends from various and differing musical backgrounds. By navigating and taming this musical tug-of-war, they have created three records, in which some listeners hear the shadows of Neil Young or the colours of Fleetwood Mac.