About kelp

KELP are a Greater Manchester alternative rock band made up of Alfie, Finn, Reuben and Fred.

After numerous failed attempts at starting a band together, a few name changes and some member swaps, we finally found something that felt right. KELP came together around a sound we genuinely love, and we’re still figuring out where that sound might take us. Whatever comes next, we put everything we have into it.

Since emerging, KELP have already had the opportunity to play alongside artists we genuinely love, including supporting Sisters at their upcoming October show and Stepover in November. We’re also set to play a Manchester festival in December, with more shows already in the pipeline.

Our debut single, “Wear the Scars”, is out 9th October. The track explores overcoming the struggles that life throws at you and learning to carry those experiences with you rather than letting them define you.

Over the next year, KELP are focused on finishing our debut EP, playing more shows across Greater Manchester and beyond, and taking our music to cities including Liverpool and Leeds. With plenty already in the works,

we’re just getting started.