Young Rebel Set

{{Infobox musical artist | name = Young Rebel Set | image = YRS Stockton ARC 251115.jpg | caption = Young Rebel Set at Stockton ARC in November 2025 | alias = | origin = Stockton-on-Tees, England | genre = Indie rock | years_active = {{Start date|2007}}–2015, 2025–present | label = Ignition Records (2013) | website = {{URL|https://www.facebook.com/youngrebelset}} | current_members = *Tom Blackwell *Andy Parmley *Chris Parmley *Luke Evans *Andy Bensley *Alfie Annable | past_members = *Matt Chipchase *Mark Evans }}

'''Young Rebel Set''' are an English indie rock band formed in Stockton-on-Tees in 2007.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/feature/young-rebel-set |title=Culture Clash: Young Rebel Set |work=Clash |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> The band originally consisted of Matthew Chipchase (vocals and acoustic guitar), Mark Evans (guitar, mandolin), Andrew Parmley (electric guitar), Chris Parmley (bass) and Luke Evans (drums and vocals).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicvita.com/music-freak/interviews/6754-young-rebel-set-interview |title=Young Rebel Set Interview |publisher=musicvita.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> They have been classed as "life affirming graft rock" by the ''NME''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aston |first1=Martin |title=Curse Our Love Review |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/gr3q/ |website=BBC Music |access-date=16 November 2025}}</ref> They take inspiration from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Dire Straits and The Pogues.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/gr3q |title=Young Rebel Set Curse Our Love Review |publisher=BBC Online |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> After Chipchase died in 2019, the band reformed in 2025 with three new members.<ref name="NARC" />

==History== ===Formation and early years (2007–09)=== The band met after an impromptu gig at Stockton KuBar and Young Rebel Set came to fruition in the winter of the same year. They signed to Ignition Records, home of music heavyweights Oasis on 11 February 2011<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ignition.co.uk/records.php |title=Ignition Records |access-date=31 January 2014 |archive-date=23 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140623154636/http://www.ignition.co.uk/records.php |url-status=dead }}</ref> following several self-released singles. They toured the UK in 2008 and 2009, including slots supporting The Coral, The Pigeon Detectives, Cage The Elephant and The Courteeners.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.songkick.com/artists/2389785-young-rebel-set/gigography?page=5 |title=Young Rebel Set Past Concerts |publisher=songkick.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref>

===''Curse Our Love'' (2009–11)=== In August 2009 they were championed by the ''NME'' as "the perfect antidote to cold careerist indie" in a two-page spread in the magazine's RADAR feature, shortly before the release of their debut single "If I Was".<ref>[http://www.haxed.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=59036.0 “NME Radar Piece”] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203090517/http://www.haxed.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=59036.0 |date=3 February 2014 }}. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref> The second single "Walk On" followed in November. It received support on BBC Radio 1 via DJs Annie Mac and Huw Stephens.<ref>[http://www.safeconcerts.com/news/2009/oct/3435-young-rebel-set-release-walk-on.asp “Young Rebel Set release ‘Walk On’”]. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref> The band toured the UK, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands in February and March 2010.<ref>[http://www.bandsintown.com/YoungRebelSet/past_events?page=12 “Young Rebel Set Bands In Town”]. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref> thumb|left|The band playing live in 2015 Their fourth release was the ''Won’t Get Up Again'' EP which was released in May 2010.<ref>[http://www.ellecanada.com/living/music/young-rebel-set-s-slaughterhouse-stay/a/36907# “Young Rebel Set’s Slaughterhouse Star”]. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mancunion.com/2014/01/18/interview-young-rebel-set/ |title=Interview: Young Rebel Set |date=18 January 2014 |publisher=mancunion.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> "Measure of a Man" followed in October 2010 and featured ''This is England'''s Jo Hartly in the accompanying music video.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.totallyfuzzy.net/ourtube/young-rebel-set/measure-of-a-man-ft-jo-hartley-video_c1fa9a362.html |title=Measure Of A Man Ft. Jo Hartley Video |publisher=totallyfuzzy.net |access-date=31 January 2014 }}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> Their debut album ''Curse Our Love'' was released by Ignition Records in the UK in April 2011 and by Independent record label Grand Hotel van Cleef in Germany in May 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.discogs.com/Young-Rebel-Set-Curse-Our-Love/release/3176288 |title=Young Rebel Set: Curse Our Love |publisher=Discogs |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7833 |title=Young Rebel Set: Curse Our Love |publisher=pennyblackmusic.co.uk |access-date=31 January 2014 |archive-date=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203171852/http://www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk/MagSitePages/Review.aspx?id=7833 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In May 2011 the band recorded an interview session with Dermot O'Leary for BBC Radio 2, followed by airplay of their single "Lion's Mouth" which succeeded the album release.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01qlfyk |title=Young Rebel Set Play for Steve Lamacq |publisher=BBC Online |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> During this time the band also recorded a live Maida Vale session for Steve Lamacq's 6music show. "Red Bricks", the final single taken from the album, was released in August 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00h8phw |title=Young Rebel Set Interview with Steve Lamacq |date=6 June 2011 |publisher=BBC Online |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref>

===''Crocodile'' (2013–14)=== ''Crocodile'', the band's second album, was recorded in Glasgow at Chem19 Studios with producer (and former Delgado's drummer) Paul Savage, best known for his work with Mogwai, The Phantom Band and Arab Strap, in early 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/press/young-rebel-set-announce-new-album-crocodile-released-september-30th-2013 |title=Young Rebel Set Announce New Album 'Crocodile' Released September 30th 2013 |date=23 August 2013 |publisher=Contactmusic.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.madlyjuicy.com/?p=7595 |title=Young Rebel Set Interview: Fun, Beer & Rock 'n' Roll |publisher=madlyjuicy.com |access-date=31 January 2014}}</ref> They spent most of the autumn/winter promoting the album in Germany, where it was released by Grand Hotel Van Cleef.<ref>[http://archive.feedblitz.com/89519/~4683152#89519_3 “Young Rebel Set Announcement”]. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref> They played a homecoming gig to more than 600 fans in The Crypt at Middlesbrough Town Hall in December 2013.<ref>[http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/young-rebel-set-announce-special-6263849 “Young Rebel Set Announce Special Christmas Show at Middlesbrough Town Hall”]. Retrieved 31 January 2014.</ref>

The first single taken from the album was "The Lash Of The Whip". Filmed in Germany, the video for the single was a take on the classic 90's British film 'Trainspotting' with the band members acting out the roles of the differing characters. The second single to be taken from the album was "Tuned Transmission", and was released in March 2014.{{update inline|date=August 2015}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://lovemusiclovelife.com/2014/01/29/young-rebel-set-reveal-video-for-tuned-transmission/ |title=Young Rebel Set reveal video for 'Tuned Transmission' |work=Love Music; Love Life |date=28 January 2014 |publisher=lovemusiclovelife.com |access-date=31 January 2014 |archive-date=2 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202181657/http://lovemusiclovelife.com/2014/01/29/young-rebel-set-reveal-video-for-tuned-transmission/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2015 the band announced via their Facebook page that they were taking a permanent hiatus.<ref name="NARC">{{cite web |last1=Spithray |first1=Steve |title=INTERVIEW: Young Rebel Set |url=https://narcmagazine.com/interview-young-rebel-set/ |website=Narc Magazine}}</ref>

===Death of Matt Chipchase (December 2019)=== In 2019, the band announced that they were reforming to play two shows at Middlesbrough Empire. However, on 2 December, the band announced the death of frontman Matt Chipchase on their Facebook page.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/youngrebelset/posts/10157918148452458?__xts__[0]=68.ARBvkG_cwsa4MO3LMb7t4i2dgig6oDQBI7HmcxBQj7ADRqDjrD1NEJoJZjQQaSNFXStIsI3cxu49nPIzKSbWeG1sN8UL3JAfQEdBjYgC6lROAJ-38At3GatEEylOL-Y_ofwJ3SXDO7xlXixcv57eLpyBxA2hM155MNNzQAJBE1X2rlXXJ6Uj-BxoISnlC7oyEOXXJO4EAW48rV62JwsNKfUyU1_TKmbgr2T_PeRuE31M_k8SkdKpTBtmfj_M7AHxHBiMqbKBNpem_rFfNFTF9q90--LHOaZzLORFVNYII9EmkM6x-Nb39HHVc7j73E4uirW7K0SHYCBqmw&__tn__=-R |title=It is with infinite sadness that we must share with you all the devastating news of the passing of Matt, our friend, brother, singer and songwriter. |website=Facebook |access-date=2 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/teesside-news/top-man-lead-singer-popular-17351378 |title='Top man' and lead singer of popular band Young Rebel Set dies suddenly – Teesside Live |date=2 December 2019 |publisher=gazettelive.co.uk |access-date=2 December 2019}}</ref>

=== Reformation (2025)=== In April 2025 the band announced that they were reforming and writing new music, as well as playing live dates in Germany and two shows in their hometown of Stockton-on-Tees later in autumn.<ref name="NARC" /> The new line-up includes three original members in Andy Parmley, Chris Parmley and Luke Evans; they have been joined by Andy Bensley (guitar), Tom Blackwell (guitar and vocals), and Alfie Annable (keyboards).<ref name="NARC" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Hughes |first1=Lorna |title=Stockton band Young Rebel Set announce emotional hometown show and new music |url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/stockton-band-young-rebel-set-31485140 |access-date=15 November 2025 |publisher=Teesside Gazette}}</ref>

==Discography==

===Studio albums=== *''Curse Our Love'' (2011) *''Crocodile'' (2013)

===Extended plays=== *''Won't Get Up Again'' (2010) *''Sun'' (2025)

===Singles=== *"If I Was" (2009) *"Walk On" (2009) *"Measure of a Man" (2010) *"Lion's Mouth" (2011) *"Red Bricks" (2011) *"The Lash of the Whip" (2013) *"Tuned Transmission" (2014) *"Anchorage" (2025) *"Into the Night" (2025)

== References == {{Reflist|30em}}

== External links == {{commons category}} * {{Official website|http://www.youngrebelset.com}}

Category:English indie rock groups Category:Musical groups established in 2007 Category:Grand Hotel van Cleef Records artists Category:Ignition Records artists Category:Musical groups from Teesside