Biography
The Sums (previously Smaller) are a 4 piece band from Liverpool, fronted by legendary singer songwriter Peter ‘Digsy’ Deary, the face of the Oasis track ‘Digsy’s Dinner’ from debut album Definitely Maybe. Smaller hit the top 10 in the indie charts with singles taken from their critically acclaimed album Badly Badly. The album features classics from the band including ‘Wasted’, ‘God I Hate This Town’ and ‘Is’ which features Noel Gallagher on guitar who hails this album as one of his all time favourites. Demand was high for Smaller, seeing them share the stage with The Stereophonics, Catatonia, Paul Weller and Oasis. In 1997 the band recorded their second album, which was unreleased at the time due to their label hitting financial difficulties and folding which brought the band to a halt. 2005 saw Smaller’s path come to an end, with singer songwriters Peter ‘Digsy’ Deary and Chris Mullin seeking a new avenue of creativity relaunching the band as The Sums following the completion of a brand new recording in Liverpools’s Ranch Studios. Fresh material sparked the birth of The Sums, however a bumpy road lay ahead; Days before the completion of the recording it became apparent that the files of eleven completed tracks were missing. The missing hard drive remained AWOL for five years, before re-surfacing in 2010 to the bands amazement. After re-working the tracks and recording a further two their debut album was ready to be unleashed titled If Only. The bands line-up; Peter ‘Digsy’ Deary, Chris Mullin, Lee Watson and Chris Campbell made for a tight outfit, bringing true indie sounds and coupling them with edgy additions allowing them to create unique releases with real creative flair. The Sums second studio album was hotly awaited, telling tales of rising to the top Start At The Finish is a kaleidoscopic catalogue of tracks with psychedelic twists, subtle loops and samples and rapturing guitar work wrapped in heart felt vocal arrangements. Recorded at Box Studios, Liverpool, the album was successfully funded via Pledge Music, initially released to to the campaign supporters and general release followed with the album being championed internationally. Sadly, the band lost lead-guitarist Lee Watson more recently, a much-loved character, friend and vital member of the musical unit. Tributes flooded in from far and wide and the bands determination became stronger than ever. Holding Lee’s memory close The Sums continue their journey, drafting in guitarist and long-time friend Richy Northcote. In 2018 The Sums signed a record and management deal with independent record label Strawberry Moon Records based in Wolverhampton in line with their plans to record their third studio album Better, which is due for release in June 2019 and dedicated to Lee Watson. The Sums launched the prestigious Shankly Hotel’s ‘Signature Live Sessions’ events, playing a rooftop set under the stars for an exclusive audience with support coming from the rising stars Red Rum Club. Their album tour is shaping up for late 2019 with a string of live dates across the UK bringing masses of opportunity to share in their journey. With relentless live sets, energetic performance and unbeatable stage presence from the characterful band you can be sure to experience an unforgettable night of music in their company. The Sums message is loud and clear for all, their love for creating music and sharing the passion is unrivalled and whilst their journey has at times been rough they continue to make waves and ride them inviting all who will listen along with them. #BETTER
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Front page feature
The Sums have been featured on the front page of Eighth Day Magazine… You can buy a physical copy or download an E version from here – CLICK FRONT COVER TO BUY YOUR COPY Eighth Day Magazine Issue Eleven (Physical). Featuring The Sums, Animals That Swim, The Varukers, Four Candles, The Sentence, Oasis […]

The Sums 3rd studio album ‘BETTER’
The Sums 3rd Studio album BETTER is now available to download / stream via iTunes, Spotify etc & strictly Limited Edition CDs can now be ordered now.. Vinyl orders to follow! The brand new studio album ‘Better’ from The Sums, now available to order on limited edition CD. CD’s are strictly limited edition, the […]

Live Review @ The Roadhouse – Manchester 9th April
The Sums @ The Roadhouse – Manchester 9th April Words by Marcus Winder. It had been 15 years since The Sums last played Manchester when they were then called Smaller and still holding the front line is Peter “Digsy” Deary. Rip roaring from the start “Is” off the critically acclaimed album “Badly Badly” flowed into“Start at the Finish” the title track […]

Louder Than War Review
The Sums: Start at the finish – album review (Pledge Music) CD / DL Out Now 8/10 Ever a supporter of her local scene, Louder Than War’s Roxy Gillespie checks out the new album from The Sums. I’m always interested to hear a local band I haven’t caught before. So, when I was asked to […]
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BREAKING! – Richy fractures elbow
The Sums guitarist Richy Northcote has fractured his elbow. Richy was involved in a cycling incident where he basically went arse over tit… The band are all contributing funds to buy Richy some stabilisers for his pedal bike… Richy’s excuse was the bike couldn’t stand up as it was two tyre’d. We can also confirm […]

Merch – Now available
check out our official merchandise, more items will become available soon The Sums Collection The Sums (Official Logo Shirt). QUICK VIEW Price£20.00 The Sums – ( it’s you shirt ) Ltd QUICK VIEW Price£20.00 MORE MERCH SOON

‘Better’ -New Album – OUT NOW!
The Sums 3rd Studio album BETTER is now available to download / stream via iTunes, Spotify etc & strictly Limited Edition CDs can now be ordered now.. Vinyl orders to follow! The brand new studio album ‘Better’ from The Sums, now available to order on limited edition CD. CD’s are strictly limited edition, the […]

Remembering Lee Watson
Lee Watson 23rd June 1968 – 22nd June 2016 The recent passing of our friend/guitarist Lee Watson was a such a shock to us all, it puts life into perspective and sheds a bit of clarity to the bigger picture.. You don’t know the moment, but its something that will happen to us all someday.. Lee’s […]
Better: CD Album