caroline
Formed in the vibrant creative milieu of London in 2017, caroline—styled in all lowercase—quickly established themselves as a formidable force in the British rock scene. The band’s genesis can be traced back to the serendipitous jam sessions of founding members Casper Hughes, Jasper Llewellyn, and Mike O’Malley, who later expanded their creative circle to include Oliver Hamilton, Magdalena McLean, Freddy Wordsworth, Alex McKenzie, and Hugh Aynsley . Drawing on an enticing melange of choral influences, folk-rock narratives, and the ruminative pulse of Midwest emo and post-rock, caroline’s music encapsulates both the theatricality and vulnerability of modern life. Their debut self-titled album, released in 2022 via Rough Trade Records, showcased a rich, orchestrated sound that came to full fruition in a series of meticulously crafted tracks and live improvisations. Their subsequent release, caroline 2, continued to elevate their reputation with its expansive sonic landscapes and emotive depth, capturing the imagination of critics and fans alike . Honed by years of collaborative exploration and rooted in the vibrancy of London’s underground scene, caroline remains a testament to the transformative power of collective creativity—a band adept at blending the intimate with the cinematic, and challenging our preconceptions of contemporary rock music.
