The Great Leap Forward

The Great Leap Forward is the long-term music project of ex-bIG*fLAME singer and bassist Alan Brown, a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and lyricist who has UK indie heritage from 1982 onwards. 
Formed following the disbandment of bIG*fLAME in 1986, TGLF has been Brown’s solo project in which he writes the songs and lyrics, and plays / programs all instruments on recordings. The style and sound is much more melodic and accessible than bIG*fLAME, but still with overtly political lyrics founded on a deeply socialist and humanist ethos, manifesting in incisive political and social commentary layered over sharp yet melodic guitar pop, and with a touch of electro and humour thrown in for good measure… 
In 2025 Brown has recruited experienced musicians and friends Richie Dempsey on drums (Stretchheads, Dawson, DeSalvo,Sumshapes) and Anthony Chapman on bass and electronic organisation (Collapsed Lung, Super Burner, Arndales) - The Great Leap Forward will be playing live again in 2026.