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'''Seachange''' were a band from [[Nottingham]], [[United Kingdom]], that played a mixture of melodic [[folk music|folk]] and [[pop music|pop]] with a strong influence of [[alternative rock]]. They were the first British band to be taken on the roster of American indie-label [[Matador Records]] within five years. In Europe they were signed to [[Glitterhouse Records]]. |
'''Seachange''' were a band from [[Nottingham]], [[United Kingdom]], that played a mixture of melodic [[folk music|folk]] and [[pop music|pop]] with a strong influence of [[alternative rock]]. They were the first British band to be taken on the roster of American indie-label [[Matador Records]] within five years. In Europe they were signed to [[Glitterhouse Records]]. |
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In late March 2007, eight years after their inception, the band announced their decision to split, citing external pressures and increasing involvement with other projects. Also mentioned was the fact that Daniel, David, Neil and Simon would continue working together on a new project under a new name (as yet unannounced). A final |
In late March 2007, eight years after their inception, the band announced their decision to split, citing external pressures and increasing involvement with other projects. Also mentioned was the fact that Daniel, David, Neil and Simon would continue working together on a new project under a new name (as yet unannounced). A final collection of songs, ''The Stars Whiteout'', was released as a free download in August 2008. |
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[[Image:Glitterhouse3.jpg|thumb|300px|Drummer Simon Aldcroft at the Orange Bloom Special Festival, Beverungen, May 2006]] |
[[Image:Glitterhouse3.jpg|thumb|300px|Drummer Simon Aldcroft at the Orange Bloom Special Festival, Beverungen, May 2006]] |
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===Singles=== |
===Singles=== |
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* ''A vs. Co10'' (2004) |
* ''A vs. Co10'' (2004, Gringo) |
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* ''Superfuck'' (2004) |
* ''Superfuck'' (2004, [[Radiate (label)|Radiate]]) |
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* ''News from Nowhere'' (2004, Matador) |
* ''News from Nowhere'' (2004, Matador) |
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Revision as of 23:07, 10 June 2009
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Seachange were a band from Nottingham, United Kingdom, that played a mixture of melodic folk and pop with a strong influence of alternative rock. They were the first British band to be taken on the roster of American indie-label Matador Records within five years. In Europe they were signed to Glitterhouse Records.
In late March 2007, eight years after their inception, the band announced their decision to split, citing external pressures and increasing involvement with other projects. Also mentioned was the fact that Daniel, David, Neil and Simon would continue working together on a new project under a new name (as yet unannounced). A final collection of songs, The Stars Whiteout, was released as a free download in August 2008.
Line-up
- Dan Eastop (vocals)
- Adam Cormack (guitar)
- Dave Gray (guitar)
- James Vyner (bass)
- Neil Wells (multiple instruments)
- Simon Aldcroft (drums)
Alumni:
- Johanna Woodnutt (violin)
Discography
Studio albums
- Lay of the Land (2004, Matador)
- On Fire, With Love (2006, for Europe: Glitterhouse)
Live albums
- Disband in Bonn 2007 (2007, Glitterhouse)
Singles
- A vs. Co10 (2004, Gringo)
- Superfuck (2004, Radiate)
- News from Nowhere (2004, Matador)
EPs
- Glitterball EP (2003, Matador)
- Fields, Chaos and Brown (2006, A is for Artist)
External links
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