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Sea Girls

September 28, 2025 15:46

Sea Girls is a popular English indie rock band that performs anthem-like melodies and has gained fame for its energetic performances. In this article, we will discuss the band's history, released albums, and upcoming concerts.

Country	Great Britain
Years active	2015–present
Genres	Indie rock
Members	Henry Camamile (vocals and guitar), Rory Young (guitar and backing vocals), Andrew Dawson (bass and backing vocals), Oli Khan (drummer and keyboardist)
Awards	Godlike Genius Award in 2018, Music Group of the Year at the NME Awards 2020, BBC Music Awards nomination (2019)
Albums	Open Up Your Head (2020), Homesick (2022), Midnight Butterflies (2024)
Songs	«All I Want To Hear You Say», «Open Up Your Head», «Do You Really Wanna Know?», «Violet», «Adored», «Ready for More»

Who are Sea Girls?

The band includes members who were born in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire. According to unofficial information, it was formed before 2015. All the members of the band met at Oakham School. They played in different bands, but then joined forces.

The name of the band comes from a misheard lyric in Nick Cave's song ‘Water's Edge’. Guitarist Rory Young loved the song, but he always pronounced the words as ‘sea girls’ instead of ‘city girls’.

In 2019, the musicians signed a contract with Polydor Records.

List of awards and nominations received by Sea Girls

Throughout their history, the band has received many prestigious awards:

Godlike Genius Award in 2018.
Title of ‘Band of the Year’ at the NME Awards.

In 2019, the musicians from Sea Girls were nominated for the BBC Music Awards.

At the end of 2018, they were included in the BBC Sound of 2019 poll.

In 2019, Sea Girls were among the ‘Predictors of Successful Performances’ from Radio X, It's All Indie and Dork.

In 2020, the band was nominated for the MTV Push Award in the ‘Those Worth Watching In’ category.

In 2020, Sea Girls won the Radio X Award for Best Albums of 2020 for their album Open Your Head.

Sea Girls at festivals

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You can see Sea Girls perform not only at their solo concerts, but also at major music festivals, where they are often invited to participate.

In 2018, the band opened the season with an appearance at BBC The Biggest Weekend in Swansea.

In 2024, Sea Girls were among the headliners at Truck Festival.

In addition, the musicians performed at Leeds Festival and Reading Festival.

Sea Girls band members

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According to the band members themselves, they are bound by a strong friendship. Let's talk about each Sea Girls member in a little more detail. Their names are familiar to many fans of the indie rock genre.

Henry Camamile

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Henry Camamile plays guitar in the band and is its lead vocalist. In 2022, he told the public about a concussion he had suffered, the effects of which lingered for a long time and interfered with his work. Due to health problems, the artist even had to give up alcohol.

Rory Young

Lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Sea Girls. Music is an integral part of his life. Rory Young loves the stage, and his guitar skills have earned him numerous personal fans. He came up with the band's unusual name.

Andrew Dawson

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Bass guitarist and backing vocalist for Sea Girls. Fans of the band note his charisma. He has found his niche as an artist in the pop rock and alternative rock genres. Andrew Dawson's contribution to the popularity of Sea Girls is quite significant. Many fans associate the band with him. The artist has conquered the guitar genre.

Oli Khan

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Drummer and keyboardist with a distinct artistic flair. He complements the other members of the band perfectly. Thanks to him, Sea Girls' music takes on a special sound and becomes more dynamic. The artist brings energy to the performances.

Sea Girls albums

Sea Girls have released several successful albums:

Open Up Your Head (2020).
Homesick (2022).
Midnight Butterflies (2024).

Popular songs

The band's debut single was called ‘Call Me Out,’ followed by ‘EP Heavenly War.’ These were followed by many other hit songs:

‘All I Want To Hear You Say’
‘Open Up Your Head’
‘Do You Really Wanna Know?’
‘Violet’
‘Adored’
‘Ready for More’
‘You Over Anyone’
‘Damage Done’
‘What For’
‘Scream and Shout’

Many of the band's tracks have a cheerful vibe, conveying the atmosphere of the indie scene of the 90s. The bright sound of the guitar is complemented by loud drums, creating an optimistic sound. It is this feature of Sea Girls' musical style that has made them frequent guests at festivals.

The songs ‘I Want You To Know Me’ and ‘Come Back To Me’ highlight the artists' ability to write catchy melodies. “Superman” features shouts that are almost annoying, which makes the track memorable. In ‘Weekends and Workdays,’ the lead singer tries to overshadow the very rich instrumentation.

The band's tracklist also includes more restrained and concise compositions. For example, ‘Horror Movies’ tells of the carefree nature of youth, contrasting it with adult life.

Also noteworthy is the track with the philosophical title ‘Does Only God Know That We're Lonely?’, which immerses listeners in reflections on loneliness and existential questions.

Among all the band's songs, the piano ballad ‘Scream and Shout’ stands out, making you want to listen to it over and over again.

Sea Girls upcoming events

On 22 November 2025, Sea Girls will perform at the Palais Congrès d'Issy, France.

There is no information yet about other performances by the band at the end of 2025 and in 2026. Let's say a few words about past events featuring the popular band:

24 August, 9:30 a.m. — performance at Reading Festival 2025, Richfield Avenue, Reading, United Kingdom.

On 3 October 2024, fans could see Sea Girls / Daydreamers at O2 Academy Brixton.