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The band came together in [[London]], while Mattie was working at Dalston venue, Birthdays.<ref name="Mattie Vant interview with Counteract Magazine" /> Originally from Seaham, Mattie has played in various bands, formulating the style for VANT whilst living in Brighton.<ref name="DIY Profile of VANT">{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2015/08/12/turn-it-up-the-no-nonsense-bolshiness-of-vant|title=Turn it up: The no-nonsense bolshiness of VANT|work=DIY}}</ref>
The band came together in [[London]], while Mattie was working at Dalston venue, Birthdays.<ref name="Mattie Vant interview with Counteract Magazine" /> Originally from Seaham, Mattie has played in various bands, formulating the style for VANT whilst living in Brighton.<ref name="DIY Profile of VANT">{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2015/08/12/turn-it-up-the-no-nonsense-bolshiness-of-vant|title=Turn it up: The no-nonsense bolshiness of VANT|work=DIY}}</ref>


A lot of VANT's lyrical themes deal with political issues, with Mattie citing inspiration from global issues; "My concerns are worldwide things. It’s not strictly centred around the UK - it’s wars, global conflict, global warming.".<ref name="DIY Profile of VANT" /> With this philosophy, VANT prefer to refer to their origin as 'Planet Earth' - rather than associate with a particular nationality. Of this issue, Mattie says "I don’t believe in borders, I was born on Planet Earth".<ref name="Indie-Pendant Interview With Mattie Vant">{{cite web|url=http://the-indie-pendent.com/interview-vant/|title=Interview: Vant|author=Emmie Morris|work=The Indiependent}}</ref> This is evidenced in the lyrics to 'Birth Certificate'.<ref name="VANT - Birth Certificate (Demo) on YouTube">{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE-20blzZ_E|title=VANT - BIRTH CERTIFICATE (DEMO)|date=25 March 2015|work=YouTube}}</ref>
A lot of VANT's lyrical themes deal with lizards, with Mattie citing inspiration from global issues; "My concerns are worldwide things. It’s not strictly centred around the UK - it’s wars, global conflict, global warming.".<ref name="DIY Profile of VANT" /> With this philosophy, VANT prefer to refer to their origin as 'Planet Earth' - rather than associate with a particular nationality. Of this issue, Mattie says "I don’t believe in borders, I was born on Planet Earth".<ref name="Indie-Pendant Interview With Mattie Vant">{{cite web|url=http://the-indie-pendent.com/interview-vant/|title=Interview: Vant|author=Emmie Morris|work=The Indiependent}}</ref> This is evidenced in the lyrics to 'Birth Certificate'.<ref name="VANT - Birth Certificate (Demo) on YouTube">{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE-20blzZ_E|title=VANT - BIRTH CERTIFICATE (DEMO)|date=25 March 2015|work=YouTube}}</ref>


VANT toured throughout 2015 and have made appearances with [[Royal Blood (band)|Royal Blood]],<ref name="Royal Blood, The Bohicas and VANT at KOKO 17th February, on Songkick">{{cite web|url=https://www.songkick.com/concerts/22726633-royal-blood-at-koko|title=Royal Blood|work=Songkick}}</ref> toured on DIY Magazine's NEU tour with The Big Moon and InHeaven <ref name="DIY Magazine - The Big Moon, InHeaven and VANT to play DIY Presents NEU Tour 2015">{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2015/06/18/the-big-moon-inheaven-and-vant-to-play-diy-presents-the-neu-tour-2015|title=The Big Moon, INHEAVEN and VANT to play DIY Presents… The Neu Tour 2015 - DIY|work=DIY}}</ref> and appeared at several festivals through the summer, including [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]],<ref name="Reading Festival - VANT">{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfestival.com/line-up/artist/vant|title=Vant|work=Reading Festival}}</ref> [[Secret Garden Party]]<ref name="Secret Gardent Party 2015 on Songkick">{{cite web|url=https://www.songkick.com/festivals/1251-secret-garden-party/id/22334813-secret-garden-party-2015|title=Secret Garden Party 2015|work=Songkick}}</ref> and Dot To Dot Festival. They started 2016 with an appearance on BBC Radio 1's Future Festival<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3Njx97X0jyCGJthMG7F6cCM/future-festival-2016</ref> and toured the UK and Europe through the beginning of the year . They continue into festivals through the summer, including [[Glastonbury Festival]], [[Two_Thousand_Trees_Festival|2000 Trees]], Japan's [[Fuji Rock Festival]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]], plus one off dates with [[Biffy Clyro]] and [[Catfish and the Bottlemen]].<ref>https://www.songkick.com/artists/8267068-vant/gigography</ref>
VANT toured throughout 2015 and have made appearances with [[Royal Blood (band)|Royal Blood]],<ref name="Royal Blood, The Bohicas and VANT at KOKO 17th February, on Songkick">{{cite web|url=https://www.songkick.com/concerts/22726633-royal-blood-at-koko|title=Royal Blood|work=Songkick}}</ref> toured on DIY Magazine's NEU tour with The Big Moon and InHeaven <ref name="DIY Magazine - The Big Moon, InHeaven and VANT to play DIY Presents NEU Tour 2015">{{cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2015/06/18/the-big-moon-inheaven-and-vant-to-play-diy-presents-the-neu-tour-2015|title=The Big Moon, INHEAVEN and VANT to play DIY Presents… The Neu Tour 2015 - DIY|work=DIY}}</ref> and appeared at several festivals through the summer, including [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]],<ref name="Reading Festival - VANT">{{cite web|url=http://www.readingfestival.com/line-up/artist/vant|title=Vant|work=Reading Festival}}</ref> [[Secret Garden Party]]<ref name="Secret Gardent Party 2015 on Songkick">{{cite web|url=https://www.songkick.com/festivals/1251-secret-garden-party/id/22334813-secret-garden-party-2015|title=Secret Garden Party 2015|work=Songkick}}</ref> and Dot To Dot Festival. They started 2016 with an appearance on BBC Radio 1's Future Festival<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3Njx97X0jyCGJthMG7F6cCM/future-festival-2016</ref> and toured the UK and Europe through the beginning of the year . They continue into festivals through the summer, including [[Glastonbury Festival]], [[Two_Thousand_Trees_Festival|2000 Trees]], Japan's [[Fuji Rock Festival]], [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]], plus one off dates with [[Biffy Clyro]] and [[Catfish and the Bottlemen]].<ref>https://www.songkick.com/artists/8267068-vant/gigography</ref>

Revision as of 20:36, 2 December 2016

VANT
VANT at Boston Music Rooms by Paul Hudson[1]
Background information
OriginUnited Kingdom
Genres
Years active2014–present
LabelsParlophone,[3] Dumb Blood[4]
MembersMattie Vant[5]
Billy Morris[5]
Henry Eastham[5]
David 'Greenie' Green [6]
Websitewearevant.com

VANT are a British indie rock band formed in 2014 by frontman and songwriter Mattie Vant. In 2015 they signed to Parlophone Records.[3]

Background

The band came together in London, while Mattie was working at Dalston venue, Birthdays.[5] Originally from Seaham, Mattie has played in various bands, formulating the style for VANT whilst living in Brighton.[7]

A lot of VANT's lyrical themes deal with lizards, with Mattie citing inspiration from global issues; "My concerns are worldwide things. It’s not strictly centred around the UK - it’s wars, global conflict, global warming.".[7] With this philosophy, VANT prefer to refer to their origin as 'Planet Earth' - rather than associate with a particular nationality. Of this issue, Mattie says "I don’t believe in borders, I was born on Planet Earth".[8] This is evidenced in the lyrics to 'Birth Certificate'.[9]

VANT toured throughout 2015 and have made appearances with Royal Blood,[10] toured on DIY Magazine's NEU tour with The Big Moon and InHeaven [11] and appeared at several festivals through the summer, including Reading and Leeds Festivals,[12] Secret Garden Party[13] and Dot To Dot Festival. They started 2016 with an appearance on BBC Radio 1's Future Festival[14] and toured the UK and Europe through the beginning of the year . They continue into festivals through the summer, including Glastonbury Festival, 2000 Trees, Japan's Fuji Rock Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, plus one off dates with Biffy Clyro and Catfish and the Bottlemen.[15]

The songs 'The Answer', 'Parking Lot', 'Fly By Alien', 'Karma Seeker' and 'Peace & Love' have all received premieres on BBC Radio 1 as Annie Mac's 'Hottest Record in the World'.[16][17][18][19] [20]

Their song, "Parking Lot" was featured for the first time in the trailer of Konami game, Pro Evolution Soccer 2017, it was also featured as soundtrack in this game.

Band members

Discography

Singles & EPs

Artwork Title Release Date Track listing Format Label

File:VANT Parasite Cover.jpg

Parasite[4] 22 April 2015 [21] A. Parasite

AA. Do You Know Me?

Digital

Pink 7" Vinyl

Dumb Blood Records
File:VANT Parking Lot Cover.jpg Parking Lot[22] 30 September 2015 [23] A. Parking Lot

AA. The Answer

Digital

Green 7" Vinyl

Parlophone Records
File:VantFlyBy315.jpg Fly-By Alien 10 February 2016 (Digital) [24]

16 April 2016 - Record Store Day (Vinyl) [25]

A. Fly-By Alien

B. Cold War Sites (Vinyl Only)

Digital

7" Luminous Vinyl (Record Store Day 2016 Exclusive)[25]

Parlophone Records
File:Karma Seeker.jpg Karma Seeker 21 June 2016 (Digital) [26]

5 August 2016 (EP) [27]

1. Karma Seeker

2. Welcome To The Wonderful World Of Berners Lee

3. Jesus Was A Conman

4. Birth Certificate

Digital 1 track single

Digital 4 track EP

Parlophone Records

Videos

References

  1. ^ "VANT". Flickr - Photo Sharing!.
  2. ^ a b c "VANT". iTunes.
  3. ^ a b "Artists - Parlophone records". parlophone.co.uk.
  4. ^ a b http://www.discogs.com/Vant-Parasite/release/7067492
  5. ^ a b c d "Counteract - Birmingham's Online Music Magazine - Music news and reviews from the West Midlands". Counteract - Birmingham's Online Music Magazine.
  6. ^ Eazytiger Ltd. "Artists - David 'Greenie' Green". premier-percussion.com.
  7. ^ a b "Turn it up: The no-nonsense bolshiness of VANT". DIY.
  8. ^ Emmie Morris. "Interview: Vant". The Indiependent.
  9. ^ VANT - BIRTH CERTIFICATE (DEMO). YouTube. 25 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Royal Blood". Songkick.
  11. ^ "The Big Moon, INHEAVEN and VANT to play DIY Presents… The Neu Tour 2015 - DIY". DIY.
  12. ^ "Vant". Reading Festival.
  13. ^ "Secret Garden Party 2015". Songkick.
  14. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3Njx97X0jyCGJthMG7F6cCM/future-festival-2016
  15. ^ https://www.songkick.com/artists/8267068-vant/gigography
  16. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Annie Mac, VANT and Alessia Cara, VANT - The Answer". BBC.
  17. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Annie Mac, VANT + Mabel, VANT - Parking Lot". BBC.
  18. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03j2b95
  19. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p03ymbw7
  20. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Annie Mac, VANT + Power Down Playlist, VANT - Peace & Love". BBC.
  21. ^ "PARASITE - Single". iTunes.
  22. ^ http://www.discogs.com/Vant-Parking-Lot/release/7589819
  23. ^ "PARKING LOT - Single". iTunes.
  24. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/fly-by-alien-single/id1080303141
  25. ^ a b "VANT - Record Store Day".
  26. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/karma-seeker-single/id1120383418?i=1120383490
  27. ^ http://www.gigwise.com/news/107453/vant-new-band-premiere-karma-seeker-video-ahead-of-tour
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