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The band was formed in 2011 by Ben and Aaron, who had previously played together in [[John Parish]]'s band at the turn of the millenium<ref name="battleworldwiderecordings" />. They self-released two singles in 2012<ref>http://emptypools.bandcamp.com/track/vanderbilt-cup</ref><ref>http://enclaves.greedbag.com/buy/exploded-view-8/</ref>, which gained them attention from the NME<ref>http://emptypools.co.uk/post/20896512701/nme</ref>, before signing to [[Battle Worldwide Recordings]] ([[Frenchkiss Label Group]]) and releasing two 7" singles in 2012 and 2013<ref>http://battle.greedbag.com/empty-pools/</ref>.
The band was formed in 2011 by Ben and Aaron, who had previously played together in [[John Parish]]'s band at the turn of the millenium<ref name="battleworldwiderecordings" />. They self-released two singles in 2012<ref>http://emptypools.bandcamp.com/track/vanderbilt-cup</ref><ref>http://enclaves.greedbag.com/buy/exploded-view-8/</ref>, which gained them attention from the NME<ref>http://emptypools.co.uk/post/20896512701/nme</ref>, before signing to [[Battle Worldwide Recordings]] ([[Frenchkiss Label Group]]) and releasing two 7" singles in 2012 and 2013<ref>http://battle.greedbag.com/empty-pools/</ref>.


The band has opened for [[Sharon Van Etten]], [[Menomena]], [[White Denim]], [[Destroyer (band)]], [[Other Lives]] and [[Tom Tom Club]]<ref>http://www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk/wp/artists/empty-pools/</ref>, and has confirmed a UK tour with [[Eleanor Friedberger]] for August/September 2013<ref>http://news.qthemusic.com/2013/08/empty_pools_-_exploded_view.html</ref>
The band has opened for [[Sharon Van Etten]], [[Menomena]], [[White Denim]], [[Destroyer (band)|Destroyer]], [[Other Lives (band)|Other Lives]] and [[Tom Tom Club]]<ref>http://www.simplethingsfestival.co.uk/wp/artists/empty-pools/</ref>, and has confirmed a UK tour with [[Eleanor Friedberger]] for August/September 2013<ref>http://news.qthemusic.com/2013/08/empty_pools_-_exploded_view.html</ref>


Their debut album, ''Saturn Reruns'', was announced via SPIN, and comes out on November 4th<ref>http://www.spin.com/articles/empty-pools-exploded-view-saturn-rerurns-track-stream/</ref>. It is preceded by the ''Exploded View EP'' on August 26th, which features remixes by [[Menomena]] and [[Thought Forms]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/exploded-view-ep/id686032599</ref>.
Their debut album, ''Saturn Reruns'', was announced via SPIN, and comes out on November 4th<ref>http://www.spin.com/articles/empty-pools-exploded-view-saturn-rerurns-track-stream/</ref>. It is preceded by the ''Exploded View EP'' on August 26th, which features remixes by [[Menomena]] and [[Thought Forms]]<ref>https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/exploded-view-ep/id686032599</ref>.

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Empty Pools
OriginBristol, United Kingdom
Genrespost punk, noise pop, art rock
Years active2011 (2011)–present
LabelsBattle Worldwide Recordings
MembersAaron
Ben
Matt
Leah
Websiteemptypools.co.uk
soundcloud.com/emptypools
battleworldwiderecordings.com/battle/artists/empty-pools/

Empty Pools is an English indie rock band from Bristol.[1]

History

The band was formed in 2011 by Ben and Aaron, who had previously played together in John Parish's band at the turn of the millenium[1]. They self-released two singles in 2012[2][3], which gained them attention from the NME[4], before signing to Battle Worldwide Recordings (Frenchkiss Label Group) and releasing two 7" singles in 2012 and 2013[5].

The band has opened for Sharon Van Etten, Menomena, White Denim, Destroyer, Other Lives and Tom Tom Club[6], and has confirmed a UK tour with Eleanor Friedberger for August/September 2013[7]

Their debut album, Saturn Reruns, was announced via SPIN, and comes out on November 4th[8]. It is preceded by the Exploded View EP on August 26th, which features remixes by Menomena and Thought Forms[9].

Discography

Albums

  • Saturn Reruns (2013)

EPs

  • Exploded View (2013)

Singles

  • Small Talk / Televised (2013)
  • Safety School / Absentees (2012)
  • Exploded View (2012)
  • Vanderbilt Cup (2012)

References