Weird Shapes
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Weird Shapes | |
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| Origin | Stockton on Tees, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, pop |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Sphere Above |
| Members | Dan Spooner Mike Spooner Matt Cole Ben Curry Martin Bennet |
| Website | www |
Weird Shapes is an English indie-rock and pop band that was established in 2010.
History[edit]
Formed in 2010 Weird Shapes have featured on the BBC Introducing playlist of Radio 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson[1] & Bob Fischer; play listed on national radio stations such as Q, NME & Amazing Radio, as well as being featured on the influential BBC Introducing & Sentric Music Podcasts. The band will be playing a string of shows in 2014 to compliment their ever-growing fan base. Their debut single Weird Shapes Light/Blue Sky at Night was produced by Radiohead co-conspirator and ‘There Will Be Blood’ producer Graeme Stewart.[2] On 3 January 2012 their second single was released receiving immediate attention it was featured on a BBC mix tape of emerging acts.[3]
In June 2012, the band were offered a slot at the BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park festival 2012, which they accepted.[4]
Discography[edit]
| Release Name | Date Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| "Weird Shapes Light" / "Blue Sky at Night" | 1 June 2011 | Produced by Graeme Stewart. |
| "Clouds" / "Help Me to Land" | 3 January 2012 | Produced by Graeme Stewart |
References[edit]
- ^ "Tom Robinson - BBC Introducing Mixtape". BBC. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Gigs Of The Week – Weird Shapes, Animal Sounds, And The Space Between The Libertines & Nirvana - Keep Your Eyes Open". Kyeo.tv. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "Tom Robinson - BBC Introducing Mixtape: INTRODUCING MIXTAPE. MONDAY 28/05/2012". BBC. 28 May 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
- ^ "BBC - T in the Park 2012 - Line up - A-Z". Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
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