The Hepburns are a Welsh indie band from Llanelli. They formed in January 1985 and have recorded fifteen albums, multiple singles, and four BBC sessions in their 40 year career. Following a two-year tenure at London’s undefined Records from 1987–1989, they have released records on Berkeley-based label undefined, Spanish label undefined, Welsh labels undefined and undefined, as well as on their own undefined label. They toured the US and Scandinavia in 2007.
Born of the post-punk, indie boom of the early-80s, but with their roots in the 1960s, their sound is an amalgam of indie guitar pop with Burt Bacharach, Jake Thackray, and Jonathan Richman, a style fast becoming known in Carmarthenshire as ‘Thackarich’.
On January 1st 2025 they released their 15th final album "Thing of Joy" and announced their retirement after exactly 40 years as a working band.
The current line-up is: Matt Jones (guitar/vocals), Mike Thomas (bass), Les Mun (drums), Sue Reece (keyboards), and Cris Haines (brass).
If you like The Hepburns, check out these artists:
2023
2020
2017
2017
2010
2000
1988
1987
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
The Hepburns
April 16, 2022
The Gate Arts Centre
Cardiff, Wales, United KingdomMarch 17, 2018
The Thunderbolt
Bristol, England, United KingdomApril 20, 1990
Falcon
London, England, United KingdomOctober 6, 1989
The Jericho Tavern
Oxford, England, United KingdomOctober 5, 1989
Falcon
London, England, United KingdomJune 21, 1989
The Old Trout
Windsor, England, United KingdomJune 7, 1989
The Old Trout
Windsor, England, United KingdomJune 6, 1989
Loughborough Hotel, Brixton
London, England, United KingdomApril 2, 1988
Falcon
London, England, United KingdomMarch 31, 1988
South Hill Park Arts Centre
Bracknell, England, United KingdomThe Hepburns has released 8+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Only The Hours, Hey, Mrs O'Shea, There’s No Such Thing As The Hepburns. Explore their complete discography on this page.
Some of The Hepburns's most popular tracks include The World Is, Coach Park No. 6, You're A Queer One, Les Mun, Tokyo Rollerball Cheerleader Chant, Carrot Top. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
The Hepburns are a Welsh indie band from Llanelli. They formed in January 1985 and have recorded fifteen albums, multiple singles, and four BBC sessions in their 40 year career. Following a two-year t... Read the full biography on this page.
You can find The Hepburns vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.
Follow The Hepburns
