Yorkshire indie stars The Sherlocks in 'David vs Goliath' chart battle for number one album

The four-piece are currently in second place in the mid-week charts with their fifth record Everything Must Make Sense!

And they with fan support they are hoping for what could be a career-best result, writes Richard Derbyshire.

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“As an independent band we are up against the giants, and we can’t do it without you,” the band told fans in a joint statement, adding: “This is bigger than us. We are 100% independent, no label, no backing, just heart and your belief in our band.”

Kiaran Crook, his brother and drummer Brandon, from Bolton On Dearne, along with lead guitarist Alex Procter and bassist Trent Jackson are appealing to fans to download the record for £4.99 or buy records or CDs rather than streaming to boost their chances, as it takes thousands of streams to match one download or record.

They are in a transatlantic race for the top spot with Tennessee-born country star Morgan Wallen who is pipping them to the top spot with his record I’m The Problem. The 32-year-old first found fame on the US version of The Voice, has appeared on Saturday Night Live, and has had three number one albums on the US Country charts.

The result is announced on BBC Radio One on Friday afternoon, but all purchases need to be made before midnight on Thursday to count.

DIY band The Sherlocks have had three top ten albums - debut Live for The Moment, World I Understand and 2023’s highest charting top four hit People Like Me and You.

On Monday, they made a last-minute appearance at HMV in Meadowhall, Sheffield to boost sales, before instore signings and live performances today - Tuesday, May 20 - at HMV Manchester (2pm) and Jacaranda Records, Liverpool (7pm).

The band added: “We are in the tightest fight for something we never thought was possible. We can’t say numbers, but every single action could tip the balance. If you are meaning to buy the album, now Is the time to do it. If you already have, tell one person, that is how the movement spreads.

“We have always been the underdogs, and we have come this far together, let’s finish it together. Let's do something unforgettable, let’s make history!

“It is the best album we have ever made.”

Hot on the heels of The Sherlocks in the midweek chart are Dire Straits with a 40th anniversary release of their 1985 number one album Brothers in Arms, and Peter Docherty also looking for a solo career best with his fifth LP Felt Better Alive. As a member of The Libertines, who The Sherlocks supported on an arena tour in 2016, Docherty had a third top ten album last year.

The Sherlocks’ current UK tour has already taken in Newcastle, Leeds, Bristol, Nottingham, Keele and Birmingham, and they continue at Electric Ballroom in London on Friday, The Engine Rooms in Southampton on Saturday, Tivoli in Buckley on Sunday, and next week, SWG3 Glasgow on Friday May 30 and Albert Hall Manchester on Saturday May 31.

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On Thursday they support Kaiser Chiefs at Home Park Stadium, Plymouth.

This July will see The Sherlocks return to Tramlines main stage in Sheffield, appearing alongside Kasabian, Scouting For Girls, The Last Dinner Party, The Lathums, Sigrid, CMAT and more on Sunday, July 27 - Info and tickets availability at tramlines.org.uk.

The Sherlocks’ headline UK tour continues in May -buy tickets at www.thesherlocksmusic.co.uk.

London, Electric Ballroom (23 May)

Southampton, Engine Rooms (24 May)

Buckley, Tivoli (25 May)

Glasgow, SWG3 (30 May)

Albert Hall, Manchester (31 May)

In-store appearances at:

Manchester, HMV (20 May, daytime)

Liverpool, Jacaranda (20 May evening)

Brighton, Resident (21 May, evening)

Gosport, A Slice of Vinyl, (22 May daytime)

Everything Must Make Sense! track list

Everything Must Make Sense!

Man On The Loose

How Are You Feeling?

Death Of Me

Bones

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Bedlam Town

Tough Times Don’t Last

Better Alone

Here Comes The Rain

More at www.thesherlocksmusic.co.uk.

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