British Sea Power

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A quartet from Natland, Cumbria, England, British Sea Power are a rather conceptual indie band -- compared more than once to Joy Division -- featuring members named Hamilton, Noble, Yan, and Wood. The group was formed in the late 2000, and its live shows began to receive notice early on, thanks in no small part to the large stuffed birds that perched on-stage and the militaristic uniforms worn by the bandmembers. Rough Trade's Geoff Travis was taken aback by one of British Sea Power's (literally) wild performances and signed them; by the end of 2001, they had two singles in the racks: "Fear of Drowning" on Golden Chariot and "Remember Me" on Rough Trade. The group released its critically acclaimed debut, The Decline of British Sea Power, in 2003. Open Season arrived in 2005, followed by Do You Like Rock Music? in early 2008. The following year, British Sea Power lent their signature post-punk atmospherics to director Robert Flaherty's bleak 1934 film Man of Aran, composing a complete soundtrack for the movie to be included on the DVD, as well as performing the piece in its entirety at a number of screenings. In 2010 the band unleashed the seven-track EP Zeus, followed in 2011 by its fourth full-length outing, Valhalla Dancehall. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

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    Ellie Goulding's Powerful Hangout Fest Set Was One For The Girls
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    British singer invaded Gulf Shores, Alabama, for an electrified performance.
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    Ellie Goulding's Powerful Hangout Fest Set Was One For The Girls
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    British singer invaded Gulf Shores, Alabama, for an electrified performance.
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    Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Porter Robinson 'Take Over' Electric Daisy Carnival: Day Two
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    Cloudy skies were an afterthought Saturday as the EDM fest saw Thomas Gold, AN21 and Max Vangeli and more rocking New York's Citi Field.
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    Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Porter Robinson 'Take Over' Electric Daisy Carnival: Day Two
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    Cloudy skies were an afterthought Saturday as the EDM fest saw Thomas Gold, AN21 and Max Vangeli and more rocking New York's Citi Field.
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    , Moho 27 - London, St. Annes Church - (Man Of Aran performance)& 29 - Sheffield, Showroom (Man Of Aran) 30 April - 2 May - Tan Hill Inn, Reethh, Nort...
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    MP3: British Sea Power: "Living Is So Easy" Anthemic Brighton rockers British Sea Power will release their new album Valhalla Dancehall on January 11 ...
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    New Release: British Sea Power: Zeus EP
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    Artist: British Sea Power Release: Zeus EP Release Date: October 4 (UK), October 5 (U.S. digital), October 12 (U.S. vinyl) Label: Rough Trade Tracklis...
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    a video, which was shot on London's Brick Lane and directed by Luke Seomore and Joseph Bull. Apparently inspired by Henri-Georges Clouzot's unfinished...
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    . Plus, an appearance or three at Tan Hill Inn, which claims to be the highest pub in the country. Last week the band posted a progress report on thei...
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    Watch: Artists plead to save 6Music ft. Bat For Lashes, Kate Nash, British Sea Power + more
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Tour Dates

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  • May 24 Friday
    Lewes, UK Glynde Place
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  • Jun 8 Saturday
    Tokyo, Japan Ebisu Garden Hall
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  • Jun 16 Sunday
    Liverpool, UK The Bombed Out Church (st Lukes)
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  • Jun 19 Wednesday
    Zürich, Switzerland Komplex Klub
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  • Jun 20 Thursday
    Vienna, Austria Unknown venue
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  • Jun 24 Monday
    Cologne, Germany Luxor
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  • Jun 25 Tuesday
    Amsterdam, Netherlands Bitterzoet
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Wiesbaden, Germany Kulturzentrum Schlachthof e.V.
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Berlin, Germany Postbahnhof
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  • Jul 11 Thursday
    Glenrothes, UK Balado Airfield
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  • Jul 12 Friday
    Derby, UK The Venue
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Penrith, UK Lowther Deer Park
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  • Aug 17 Saturday
    Gloucester, UK Gloucester Guildhall
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Leeds, UK Leeds Festival, Bramham Park
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Reading, UK Richfield Avenue
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Discography

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  • Machineries of Joy (2013)
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    Machineries of Joy (2013)
  • Valhalla Dancehall (2011)
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    Valhalla Dancehall (2011)
    Rough Trade
  • Man of Aran (2009)
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    Man of Aran (2009)
  • Do You Like Rock Music? (2008)
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    Do You Like Rock Music? (2008)
    Rough Trade
  • Open Season (2005)
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    Open Season (2005)
    Toy's Factory Records
  • The Decline of British Sea Power (2003)
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    The Decline of British Sea Power (2003)
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