Fresh from a too-close experience of armed robbery in the US, the flamboyant indie band tell Mark Beaumont about their new album, America as the new Roman empire, and being on Louis Tomlinson’s mood board
Sports Team experienced a robbery in California during their US tour, where a gunman pointed a gun at their tour manager, Lauren Troutman. The incident highlighted the stark contrast between US gun culture and UK attitudes. The band addressed gun violence in their song "Bang Bang Bang," which explores US gun culture's impact. Their experience influenced their music, reflecting on the cultural and political landscape of the US.
