[8][9] The Zangwills have been described as fitting, "smoothly into the era of early noughties indie-rock fronted by Arctic Monkeys with other sounds coming through of The Courteeners.
"[13] It was this universal message, coming late in 2020 that grabbed the support and attention of a wider global audience "Fans worldwide will have carved out national treasure status for this band.
from Germany[15] Public attention and media comments such as "The Zangwills have proven their capability to consistently produce engaging indie-rock bangers" [16] led to them passing the early milestone of a million streams on Spotify.
The official music video for the band's song Judas on the Dancefloor was produced by actor and filmmaker, Maisie Williams, well known for her role in Game of Thrones, along with BAFTA winning Director Lowri Roberts.
[28] The Zangwills have also shared a stage with Fun Lovin' Criminals,[29] 80's legends ABC and played at Rivfest, the Warrington Music Festival created in memory of Viola Beach.
[1] In February 2021, bassist Ed Dowling, along with other Warrington-based musicians, featured on a charity single to mark the 5th Anniversary of Viola Beach's accident.
[30] They were also joined regularly onstage in 2021 by Jess Lees, providing harmonies and backing vocals after she featured on the recording of the band's single Call.