This Birmingham-based quartet have enjoyed a rapid rise to success since they met at college in Staffordshire in 2003. Influenced by iconic bands such as Joy Division and Echo and the Bunnymen, their 2005 debut album reached no. 2 in the UK, thanks in part to an unrelenting tour schedule. The continued increase in the popularity of their live shows in 2006, along with a top ten single show that the band have the potential to become one of the 'big names' of the decade.
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From being the rebellious darlings of the indie and alternative rock scene in the 80s to enjoying superstar stadium-filling rock status since the release of 'Automatic For The People', Michael Stipe and his pals never fail to please when playing live. Set the frequency to pure pleasure, Kenneth.
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Epic, tuneful music, as bizarre as it is beautiful, guiLLeMoTs take the audience on a journey through a melting pot of synth, strings and jazz breaks with an overlying melody that breaks your heart and rouses, all at the same time. As odd as the Flaming Lips, but as sweet as Elbow, guiLLeMoTs are quirky, experimental and vastly entertaining to watch.
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Listed on Ents24.com since: Jun 2005