Albany Down

Bedford-based Albany Down are a contemporary rock band with influences ranging from classic acts like Led Zeppelin and Thunder to modern bands such as The Black Keys and Clutch. They combine a diapason of original songs with contemporary high energy rock.

Albany Down are founding member, guitarist and vocalist Paul Turley, drummer Pete Hancock and bassist Ben Atkins. The band have already recorded four albums with award-winning producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, INME, Super Furry Animals).

Blues Rock Review offered a fair assessment of both the band and their 2011 debut album: “South of the City” is a solid debut album from Albany Down and they will be an interesting band to watch develop in the coming years”. The album clearly showcased what the band are capable of – ranging from the superbly arranged “Mercy” to the low-down dirty, slide-led blues rock epic of the title track.

Their formidable second album, “Not Over Yet” released in 2013, is full of strong songs, lingering melodies and great musicianship. Traditionally a band’s second album is regarded as being problematical but Albany Down turned that notion on its head.

In 2016 the band released it's 3rd Album, "The Outer Reach" which won awards for Best Rock Song and Music Video in the UK Song Writing Competition and was voted No 5 Best Album of the Year by Blues Rock Review.

It is no surprise therefore that for their highly anticipated forth album they turned once again to Greg Haver to produce their new opus “Born in the Ashes", recorded at Modern World Studios during 2021/2022 for release in June 2023.
“The band have really stepped up in both their song writing and performance” says Greg, “Born in the Ashes is a great album and I’m really pleased with the result.”

With over 12,000 fans on Facebook, fans of Albany Down agree that their live show never disappoints. The band run on pure adrenalin, unrelenting energy and raw emotion and soon have any crowd entranced. The music is based on thunderous guitar riffs and pounding drums juxtaposed with soulful, soaring, emotionally-charged ballads.

Rock blogger Neil Mach probably got it right, when he described the band;
“As hot as volcanic ash and yet as cool as snow slippers.”

“Born in the Ashes” is an album for the times we live in as we emerge from Lock Down/War in Ukraine and Global events that threaten our very existence.

"These guys are really going somewhere; make sure they take you with them!"
PAUL JONES, BBC RADIO 2

“Their Best Album Yet! The Outer Reach contains no fillers. It is simply one great track after another”
9.5/10 BLUES ROCK REVIEW

NO 5 BEST ALBUM OF 2016 – As voted by BLUES ROCK REVIEW

“Albany Down have made a Classic!”
MUSIC NEWS



“In a world of mediocrity, The Outer Reach shines like a beacon of hope”
BLUES MATTERS

“This Album is Dynamite”
5/5 PURPLE REVOLVER


“Expect Electricity, magic and Turbocharged Theatrics”
RAWRAMP

“Nothing Less than a Tour De Force”
FABRICATIONS HQ

WINNER OF THE BEST ROCK SONG – 2016 UK SONGWRITING CONTEST

WINNER OF BEST MUSIC VIDEO – 2016 UK SONG WRITING CONTEST


“Albany Down is the new voice of British rock music. A blend of contemporary rock and blues – with added brilliance on top. See for yourself.”


Make sure you try to catch a live show in 2023. You won't be disappointed!