The old vicarage where Man/Woman/Chainsaw were born

Man/Woman/Chainsaw, a six-piece band, have progressed from teenagers seeking a place to play music to festival headliners with a debut album, thanks in large part to an old vicarage in North London that became central to their development. The band's story is notable for its organic growth, lacking any grand plan or record deal at the outset, but instead built on years of live performance and collaborative rehearsal.

The vicarage, discovered through band member Billy Ward's connections, provided the creative space where the six musicians—Ward, Clio Starwood, Emmie-Mae Avery, Lola Cherry, Billy Doyle and Vera Leppänen—worked out how their different styles could fit together in unison. Their first EP, Eazy Peazy, was released through Fat Possum Records in late 2024, with their debut album Cannonball following after years of development at the location. The vicarage's significance extends beyond its practical use, featuring in the 'Nosedive' music video and throughout the album artwork, making it integral to the record's physical identity.