EP launch: poor effort // mr fish // charlie lawless @ the britons protection, manchester

poor effort. 

The poor effort project launched in mid-2024 with 2 self released singles before signing with emergent Manchester label Home Taping in partnership with EMI North - announcing a debut self-titled EP due for release on October 3rd 2025.

The poor effort live show is a vital mix of observational lyricism over synths, drum machines and guitars.

"An unstoppable force” – DIY Magazine

“Observational lyricism portraying the essence of bored Britain” – Louder Than War

“Love that voice!” – Deb Grant, BBC 6 Music

SPECIAL GUESTS:

MR. FISH

Music without menu, dive in with Manchester’s MR. FISH. Purveyors of groove pop

Charlie Lawless

Brilliantly raw acoustic folk melodies.


www.pooreffort.co.uk