British Sea Power

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Reading, United Kingdom (2000 – present)

British Sea Power are a four-man indie rock band based in Brighton, England, although three of the band hail originally from Kendal in Cumbria. Their style encompasses sweeping and often epic guitar pop with more visceral, angular and esoteric noises and instruments. Critics have likened their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure to Pixies. They have released four albums and a number of EPs (most on Rough Trade) since they formed in 2000. The band is currently comprised of:

Yan (Scott Wilkinson) - Vocals, guitar

Noble (Martin Noble) - Guitar
Hamilton (Neil Wilkinson) - Bass, vocals, guitar
Wood (Matthew Wood) - Drum

Yan, Hamilton and Wood are school friends from Kendal in Cumbria. They were in a number of bands together while at school, but after finishing his exams Yan moved to study at Reading University, where he met guitarist Noble. A few years later Hamilton and Wood moved down to join them and form a band.

They played some gigs and produced a 4 track demo in Reading as British Air Powers, before relocating to Brighton in search of a more vibrant music scene. “British Sea Power” was actually the name of one of these demo tracks, and was eventually reworked into Carrion. In Brighton, BSP amassed a strong local following, due mainly to their own club night called “Club Sea Power”. The club nights featured many different support bands, and other forms of entertainment such as a 1930s fashion show, and were most frequently hosted at the Freebutt and the Lift (the latter has now closed down).

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admowilliams wrote:
yesterday afternoon

I have 5 spare tickets for colchester art centre 17th july for sale due to 'mates' pulling out. not looking to make money so tickets are £13 each. shout me if you want to buy.

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wal-in-space wrote:
yesterday morning

Hey, check out this new band from Milan............good sounds, good potential http://www.myspace.com/theflatsounds (let us know if it's good or if it SUCKS: walfrutta@hotmail.com)

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marmite_mofo wrote:
last week

BSP played an absolutely blinding set at Glasto this year - I've seen them 5 times now and every time they are amazing :-D

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baeblemusic wrote:
last month

Check out British Sea Power at their intimate gig at the Bowery Ballroom NYC: http://www.baeblemusic.com/concertvideo/TheBoweryBallroom/BritishSeaPower.html

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Gilaventi wrote:
last month

The British Rock Artists League has run for two successful seasons now. Now we need 4 new artists to begin Season 3, so click here and vote for British Sea Power!

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Yazzmino wrote:
last month

These guys will also be performing at the 2009 Big Chill Festival. http://www.bigchill.net/festival

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paperboy wrote:
last month

Review of Man of Aran at Webcuts (7.5/10) - "Separated from the film, the soundtrack is equally a compelling listen, reminiscent on the whole of the work of Explosions in the Sky, and a justified release on its own..."

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mgajia wrote:
last month

I just realised 'Lately' isn't up there either... what is going on.

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mgajia wrote:
last month

How on Earth is 'Apologies to Insect Life' not in their top 15?

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Nehemiah_13 wrote:
last month

the whole band is a phenomenon - they`re somehow beyond all other "modern" bands. Absolutly agree

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Gumbo77 wrote:
last month

man of aran is really a very special album. the whole band is a phenomenon - they`re somehow beyond all other "modern" bands.

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preobrazhenskii wrote:
last month

Mint cakes!

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BrockAtkinson wrote:
May 2009

I had a dream for them to turn their instrumental track from Do You Like Rock Music? into a full album, and it seems my dreams have been answered. Man of Aran is fucking fantastic; it's been on decent rotation since I got it. Amazing album is amazing.

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Monoceros_ wrote:
May 2009

need new album!

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Weaselux wrote:
May 2009

Argh, waiting for Man of Aran to arrive. It's killing me.

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Parord wrote:
May 2009

greatgreatgreat...The South Sound...so...

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Langworth wrote:
May 2009

MAN ON ARAN!

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georgethe23rd wrote:
May 2009

New album's bloody great

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road_to_ruin wrote:
May 2009

Great new album!!!

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Andresfac383 wrote:
May 2009

wanna see them live again!!

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Jul 10 Eastleigh Music Festival UK Festival Point on the Park Eastleigh 3K, Eastleigh, Southampton, United Kingdom
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Jul 17 2000 Trees Festival 2000 Trees Festival, Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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Jul 17 British Sea Power Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom
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