Throughout the history of music, there will always be extremely talented artists who never got the break their music deserved, but were still loved by their fanbase. ‘This artist deserves to be bigger’ is a potentially overused phrase by music fans, but when I discovered Gecko Club, I felt like I had discovered a mini music goldmine. I could not believe the impressive depth of their music.

In 2025, myself and a mate were sat in a pub in Totnes and, by chance, looked at the upcoming events of the brilliant Barrel House venue. We picked up a leaflet for a band called Gecko Club. We listened to 30 seconds of ‘High Flyer’ and I booked a ticket. What we didn’t know at the time was Gecko Club’s final ever tour.

A month later, I was at their penultimate show in Totnes. It was a bittersweet moment. On one hand, it was great to see such a good band live, but on the other hand, it was sad to see a band who were at the end of their path. Gecko Club never released an album but gave us a number of fantastic singles and EPs, which will live with me throughout the rest of my time.

The band’s sound came from a range of influences within the band. Like any good band, it had a fantastic rhythm section, was fronted by a talented frontman and superb lead guitarist. As an avid listener of a lot of Oceania bands such as Sticky Fingers & Ocean Alley, Gecko Club’s sound would have arguably suited the music scene of the other side of the world more than its London roots. It’s always refreshing to hear a band which finds the balance of catchy choruses, chilled soundscapes and fantastic instrumentation, and Gecko Club did just that.

Both Gecko Club and one of their main inspirations, ‘Sticky Fingers’, have lead guitarists with rock and roll backgrounds, which adds interest. The lead guitar is a role which has lost its edge over the last few decades, but Gecko Club’s music was an example where creative lead passages can add to an indie/reggae band’s sound. For me, it helps Gecko Club and Sticky Fingers stand out. As I’ve got older, I lean more towards bands who are a fusion of different influences and genres rather than a compartmentalised sound.

My Gecko Club recommendations

‘High Flyer’ is Gecko Club’s most streamed release on Spotify and the song which introduced me to them. Instantly, the catchy chorus and the rhythm of the drums and bass pattern caught my attention. I instantly wanted to listen to more of their music after hearing it.

‘Summer 2020’ is the next recommendation. It is my favourite of their releases. A song full of hope and catchy hooks. The song was my soundtrack for summer 2025, a period of time when I travelled around the country with friends watching various gigs. The freedom and happiness of this song is boosted by a fantastic interchange into a bridge section. It is everything I love about the band.

Finally, ‘Views From Tomorrow Morning’ unlocks the band’s emotional side. It is a really beautiful song which highlights the individual talent within the band members. The song captures the bittersweet nature of enjoying a moment but wanting it to be permanent, for me. The beauty of the song is enhanced by the drummer’s fantastic vocals after the first chorus. His voice is incredible and the harmonies with the lead singer transform the song even further.

Overall, I recommend checking all of Gecko Club’s releases. The band did not reach the popularity their sound deserved in terms of numbers, but they built a loyal fanbase who will miss them. I really hope people continue to discover their music and that the members continue their music careers whilst looking back at Gecko Club with pride.

Thank you for reading.

Sam