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The band cite numerous musical influences including The Libertines, Bright Eyes, The Jam, Radiohead and The Coral. The resulting sound is a tuneful indie guitar rock coupled with intelligent, thoughtful and often darkly comedic lyrics, that belies the youthfulness of the band members.^[1] This article is about the band The Libertines. ... Bright Eyes is a band consisting of singer-songwriter/guitarist Conor Oberst, multi-instrumentalist/producer Mike Mogis, Nate Walcott, and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omahas indie music scene. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Radiohead are an English rock band that formed in Oxfordshire in 1986. ... The Coral are an English band formed in 1996 in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula near Liverpool. ...

Their fanbase consists greatly of young Merseysiders/Liverpudlians^[2], although their bright Indie guitar sound and their provocative, insightful lyrics have attracted the attention of many enthusiasts of a wide range of ages, throughout the UK and the rest of Europe.^[3][4]

History

The band were formed in September 2005 following the split of another Wirral band 'The Rails', with that band's lead guitarist Andeh Stewart and drummer Mark Easton being joined by Thomas McCarron to form Alexis Blue. Paul Easton, younger brother of Mark, subsequently joined the band. They toured substantially throughout 2006, gaining attention and subsequent tour support slots from Little Man Tate, Milburn and Bromheads Jacket. In that summer, the band caught the eye of Coercion Records who signed the band to put out a 7-inch vinyl to be released later in the year. The band then caught the limelight of the local press, with numerous articles and interviews published.

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Acrimonious Split

In August 2006 it was announced that Andeh was leaving the band to go solo after a personal dispute, and in a very public split - the single release was pulled. Although the three remaining members intended to keep the band going - little came of this, and the band mutually parted ways with Coercion Records. Andeh stayed solo until late November, when after talks with the band, he rejoined Mark and Paul with a view to find a new bassist.

2007

2007 has seen the band receive a new lease of life, and continue to gig around the country gaining popularity. Chris Stewart, Andeh's older brother, was drafted in on bass guitar, and with a new lineup and supports alongside The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, The Wombats and Parka have seen them achieve recognition from the industry. In March the band were picked by A+R representatives for Polydor Records to be in the final 30 of O2's Undiscovered competition to play the O2 Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London. However they failed to make the final 11^[7]. Again, in March, the band were asked to headline Club NME in Middlesbrough, playing a high profile set at the popular Middlesbrough Empire.

Their debut single 'You Won't Get Much Sleep' was released July 9, 2007 on limited edition blue vinyl along with the b-side 'Break The Routine'. The single was also be available on iTunes and various other online digital record stores^[8]. 'You Won't Get Much Sleep' sold out within weeks in both the UK and Japan. To support the release, a small tour was undertaken, including Chester, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Norwich, Liverpool and the band performing at this years Glastonbury Festival two weeks prior. The band recently signed a Publishing deal with Yell Music^[9], who also work with Columbia band Midtown (band).

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Band Members

Andeh Stewart

Andeh is the lead vocalist of the band and rhythm guitarist. He also writes Alexis Blue's lyrics, and the bulk of their songs. He plays a Blueburst Rickenbacker 360 through his VOX AD100 stack and Vox Tonelab SE^[10] In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... The Rickenbacker 360 is a semi-acoustic/ thinline guitar made by the Rickenbacker Guitar Company. ...

Chris Stewart

The newest member of the band, Chris plays an Epiphone Thunderbird bass guitar through an Ashdown EB15 180 combo. The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a bass stringed instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, popping or using a pick. ...

Mark Easton

Mark is the band's drummer. He also provides backing vocals on many of the band's songs. His primary kit of choice is a Premier Cabria with Zildjian cymbals. A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenience playing by a single drummer. ...

Paul Easton

At just 16, Paul is the youngest member of the band. He plays lead guitar and provides backing vocals. He plays his Fender Telecaster through a Marshall MG250DFX combo amp. Lead guitar refers to a role within a band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ...

Discography

Singles

People vs. ...

EPs

• Your Easy Life (EP), 2006
• What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You (EP), 2006
• Untitled (Dyslexics Of The World... UNTIE! + I Never Used To), 2007

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Footnotes

External links

• Official Website
• Official Forum
• Official People vs Grass Website
• MySpace Site
• YWGMS Video