The Covasettes
The Covasettes | |
|---|---|
 The Covasettes in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Manchester, Greater Manchester, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Label | LAB Records |
| Members |
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| Website | thecovasettes |
The Covasettes are an indie pop band formed in Manchester in 2017. The band consists of Chris Buxton on lead vocals, Jamie McIntyre on bass, Matt Hewlett on lead guitar, Matt Buckley on drums, and Lizzie Wenninger who joined in 2026 as keyboardist and violinist. The band released their debut album Honeymoon Forever in 2026.
History
They formed in 2017, having met at university, and in 2026 achieved the number one spot on downloads. They gained millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and have earned heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 5 Live. They have support from Fearne Cotton and Scott Mills. Their debut single, "This Feeling" came out in 2017 and their debut album Honeymoon Forever in 2026 along with a deluxe version. The title track, the last on the album, was released the same day. They took part in Kendal Calling 2024. In 2025, they appeared on Manchester: Unplugged, a StreamGM presentation highlighting the music of the city. They performed "Such a Dream" from the forthcoming album. In 2026, they were booked to play at The Ritz in Manchester when the Foo Fighters announced a surprise gig as part of the Take Cover tour. The latter were set to play at 11pm so the Covasettes, and their supporting act, moved their set to an earlier time. They invited Dave Grohl onstage for a song. Later in the same year they supported Rick Astley at Scarborough Open Air Theatre.
Despite a large following on Spotify, the band members still have regular jobs. Buxton is a solicitor, and McIntyre produces the band and other acts at Little Brook Studio.
Discography
| Type | Name | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | This Feeling | 2017 | |
| Single | Wondering Why | 2018 | |
| Single | Top Drawer | 2018 | |
| Single | Wild | 2018 | |
| Single | Like You | 2019 | b/w She Is |
| EP | It's Always Sunny Above the Clouds | 2019 | Twit Twoo
You & I |
| Single | Spin | 2019 | b/w Irate |
| Single | Be Mine | 2020 | b/w Off My Mind |
| Single | Modern Rapunzel | 2021 | |
| Single | Watching All the Good Ones Go | 2021 | |
| Single | Sun Struck | 2021 | |
| EP | The Cova Guide to Sunset Vibes | 2021 | Sun Struck One Track Mind |
| Single | Big Dreamer | 2022 | |
| Single | Plastic Gold | 2022 | |
| Single | Wave | 2022 | |
| Single | Duvet Thief | 2023 | |
| Single | Say What You See | 2023 | b/w Duvet Thief |
| Single | The Memory Chaser | 2023 | b/w
Say what You See |
| EP | What's Lost Is Ours to Find | 2023 | Say what You See
Duvet Thief |
| Single | One Tear at a Time | 2024 | |
| Single | Love In Polaroid | 2024 | |
| Single | Step Two | 2024 | b/w Love In Polaroid |
| Single | Rebound | 2025 | |
| Single | Such A Dream | 2025 | |
| Single | What a Rush | 2025 | |
| Single | Watching You | 2026 | |
| Single | Honeymoon Forever | 2026 | |
| Album | Honeymoon Forever | 2026 |
References
- 1 2 Bourne, Dianne (2026-02-27). "Manchester band make way for Foo Fighters - and send big request to Dave Grohl as stage times revealed". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Official Album Downloads Chart". Official Charts. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Covasettes - Sold Out". Gorilla. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Dawson, Paul (2021-06-18). "Track Review: Watching All The Good Ones Go // The Covasettes : The Indiependent". The Indiependent. Archived from the original on 2025-10-06. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Harper, Bethan (2021-03-05). "The Covasettes' "Modern Rapunzel" Is an Ode to the Fading of a Modern Romance". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Marsden, Tamlyn (2026-03-31). "WE REVIEW THE NEW SINGLE FROM THE COVASETTES – HONEYMOON FOREVER | RGM : REYT GOOD MAGAZINE DISCOVER THE LATEST MUSIC NEWS, REVIEWS, AND INTERVIEWS FROM THE BEST NEW ARTISTS". rgm.press. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Kendal Calling 2024 Line-Up :: Clashfinder". clashfinder.com. Retrieved 2026-08-31.
- ↑ "Manchester: Unplugged Premiere Screening with The Covasettes". Manchester's Finest. 2025-09-04. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ Jones, Craig (2026-05-09). "Scarborough Open Air Theatre announces major band for summer 2026 concert series". www.examinerlive.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "'I'm releasing my debut album - but I'm still a lawyer by day'". Metro. 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ Scott, Danni (2023-04-19). "The Covasettes announce new Manchester show". Metro. Retrieved 2026-09-05.
- ↑ "About". Little Brook Studio. Retrieved 2026-09-06.