Biography

Myths of the Near Future captured blog-era excitement about dance-punk hybrids.

Golden Skans balanced angular riffs with chorus brightness for crossover programmers.

Later albums chased psychedelic textures without abandoning rhythmic twitch.

Lossless audio keeps synth buzz, falsetto stacks, and drum attack edgy.

New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.

At a glance

  • English band formed in London in 2004 associated with the new rave scene.
  • Won the Mercury Prize in 2007 for Myths of the Near Future.
  • Core members included Jamie Reynolds, James Righton, and Simon Taylor-Davis.