The band are noted for their melodic guitar pop,[1] politicised lyrics and DIY punk method, including producing their own recordings, artwork and promotional videos.

[2][3] Colour Me Wednesday formed in Uxbridge in 2007, initially performing local gigs with various line-ups, and settled as a permanent band in 2009,[4] with Danny Gardner on bass and Sam Brackley on drums.

[6] In 2010 and 2011, a series of self-produced YouTube videos for tracks from their follow up Sampler EP brought them to wider attention in DIY punk and indiepop circles.

[16] 2014 saw the band release a split album with Spoonboy on California's Lauren Records,[17][18] supported by a US tour including appearances at Plan-It X festival and New York Popfest.

[28] They have also played with Waxahatchee, Laura Stevenson, Kate Nash, Grace Petrie, Doe, LVL UP, the Homosexuals, Thee Faction and Josie Long.