Genre Indie rock | Years active 2009–present Members Jack Cooper | |
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Past members Jay SikoraJarin Tabata Albums A Thousand Heys, Wooden Aquarium, Ores & Minerals, Mazes Blazes, IBB Tape, Mazes, Better Ghosts, Split, Split EP Record labels Fat Cat Records, RCA Records Similar Ultimate Painting, Veronica Falls, Eagulls, The Beep Seals, Male Bonding |
Mazes are an English indie rock band, formed in Manchester in 2009. The band consists of Jack Cooper on vocals and guitar, Conan Roberts on bass and Neil Robinson on drums. Mazes are signed to FatCat Records.
Contents
- Formation and early work 2008 2010
- A Thousand Heys 2011
- Ores Minerals 2013
- Wooden Aquarium 2014
- Songs
- References

Formation and early work (2008-2010)

Mazes was initially a recording project for Blackpool-born singer-songwriter Jack Cooper, following the split of The Beep Seals which he co-fronted with former Alfie guitarist Ian Smith and originated as a live backing band for Jim Noir. He recruited Jay Sikora and Jarin Tabata in 2009 to tour. The band released two 7" singles with Brighton's Sex Is Disgusting Records. Neil Robinson soon joined as a permanent drummer alongside Conan Roberts on bass. A 30 song tape cassette called IBB Tape released on Robert's own label Italian Beach Babes, and a 7" single released on Jack Cooper's label Suffering Jukebox (Cenetaph/Go-Betweens), caught the eye of Brighton's Fatcat Records and the band signed with them towards the end of 2010.
A Thousand Heys (2011)

The band's debut album was recorded in a studio based in a boat on the River Thames and was released in April 2011. The band's sound was often likened to American bands such as Pavementand Sebadoh, as well as Flying Nun bands such as The Clean. The band played 2011's SXSW Music Festival and toured the United States twice with White Denim and Sebadoh.
Ores & Minerals (2013)
Mazes' second album, Ores & Minerals, was released in February 2013 to positive reviews.
Wooden Aquarium (2014)
Their third album, Wooden Aquarium, was released on 16 September 2014.



Songs
Summer Hits or J+J Don't LikeA Thousand Heys · 2011
'Til I'm DeadA Thousand Heys · 2011
Song for LukeMazes · 2009