Formed in 2011, Bath-based alternative rock quintet Decade have carefully and consistently been grafting away in the background for the past two years, crafting and sculpting their sound into something that's now as progressive as it is packed with nostalgia for another time. Their strength comes from a time where songs were king and music was made from unflincing desire and necessity, rather than expectation. From their early roots in pop punk at their inception, on to their forthcoming long-awaited new studio album, ''Pleasantries'' set for release on February 24, 2017 on Rude Records, the five piece have found their footing on firmer, more adult ground with a sound that has matured and blossomed into a contemporary take on Brit-pop and grunge. Taking the time to get things right has, in their case, proved fruitful indeed. Recorded and mastered across several legendary recording studios including Real World, Rockfield, and Abbey Road studios, ''Pleasantries'' marks a defining moment in the band's tireless creative journey so far. In the steady growth of confidence of their front man, illustrator, multi-talented instrumentalist and producer Alex Sears, the band finally have a totemic, humble, empathic and intelligent rallying point for the legions of dedicated fans.
