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Biography
Use dmy dates|date=November 2011Use British English|date=November 2011Infobox musical artist | | name = Band of Skulls| image = Band Of Skulls Ottawa.jpg| caption =| image_size =| background = group_or_band| alias =| origin = Southampton, England | genre = Alternative rock Blues rock Garage rock Indie rock | years_active = 2004 - present| label = Electric Blues Recordings (UK)/ PIAS Recordings|Pias Recordings (US)| associated_acts =| website = http://www.bandofskulls.com bandofskulls.com| current_members = Matt Hayward Russell Marsden Emma Richardson| past_members = Band of Skulls is an alternative rock band from Southampton , England , consisting of Russell Marsden ( guitar , vocals ), Emma Richardson ( bass guitar|bass , vocals), and Matt Hayward ( drums ). The group formed after meeting in college, although Russell and Matt have been friends since school.
History
Initially, the group played at night clubs in the Greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of Fleeing New York before changing their name to Band of Skulls in November 2008. The band's original demos were recorded in their father's shed-studio.
Band of Skulls debut album Baby Darling Doll Face Honey , distributed by Shangri-La Music , was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March. The track "I Know What I Am" was chosen as iTunes ' free Single of the Week to coincide with the digital release. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for TV series Friday Night Lights, Volume 2 , which was released on 4 May 2010. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/friday-night-lights-vol-2/id369321464 Another track that was not actually on the album,"Friends", was included on The Twilight Saga: New Moon (soundtrack)| The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in November 2009. http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php? id=18116 Friends Songfacts
On 23 March 2010, Band of Skulls released Friends EP , which includes the studio-recorded version of "Friends", a live version, and a music video of the song. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/friends-ep/id360720407
Band of Skulls played at the South by Southwest|SXSW Festival in early 2010 and toured the Midwest in March in support of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club . The band appeared on the French TV show Taratata broadcast in March 2010, where they covered the song " Sympathy for the Devil " by The Rolling Stones with the band John & Jehn . http://video.mytaratata.com/video/iLyROoafvrgZ.html In April 2010, they toured the U.S. and Canada followed by England in May 2010, including a sold-out show at the London Electric Ballroom . On 28 June 2010, Band of Skulls supported The Dead Weather at The Roundhouse in London. http://www.live4ever.uk.com/2010/03/band-of-skulls-smoke-sxsw-the-interview/ In July 2010, the band covered Goldfrapp 's " Strict Machine " for Australian radio. http://www.covermesongs.com/2010/08/band-of-skulls-cover-goldfrapp-song-about-joyful-sex-rats.html They were also one of three bands who opened for Muse (band)|Muse on 4 September 2010 at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. http://muse.mu/news/article/672/extra-tickets-for-uk-dates-released/ Extra tickets for UK dates released In October 2010 they also toured to South Africa to play at the annual Rocking The Daisies festival.
On 26 October 2010, Band of Skulls released a live album called ''Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic .
On 5 October 2011, the band released "The Devil Takes Care Of His Own" - the first single to be taken from the new album - with an accompanying music video. http://www.clashmusic.com/news/watch-band-of-skulls-return The second studio album Sweet Sour was recorded at Rockfield studios in Wales. It is produced by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy) who also produced their debut album. The release is planned for 21 February 2012 in the US, and 20 February 2012 in the UK and Europe.
Discography
Albums
Baby Darling Doll Face Honey (20 March 2009)
Friends EP (23 March 2010)
Sweet Sour (21 February 2012)
Live Albums
''KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic (26 October 2010)
Singles
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Song
Chart peak
Album
UK
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"Light of the Morning" was featured in a commercial for the 2011 Ford Mustang V6. http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Gh4HE9bNHK4 and a trailer for The Hangover II http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=P1eFEMNLtao
"I Know What I Am" was included on the soundtrack of Gossip Girl (TV series)|Gossip Girl 's 4th season first episode, for the PlayStation 3 video game MLB 10: The Show , in Degrassi: The Next Generation , the Swatch TV ad "Swatch Colour Codes" worldwide, in Season 4 for the television series Friday Night Lights (TV series)|Friday Night Lights , Friday Night Lights Vol. 2 (television soundtrack)|soundtrack , SBS advert for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and epidode 3 season 1 of "Terriers", Lost Girl& nbsp;— Season 1, Episode 1, Fairly Legal& nbsp;— Season 1, Episode 1. It is also playable in the music video game Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock . On January 2011, it is used in a Nissan Micra commercial on Australian TV.
"Death By Diamonds and Pearls" was used in the commercial for '' Britain's Next Top Model, Cycle 6 .
"Patterns" was used in the second season, episode 16, of Castle (TV series)|Castle , a TV show with Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic .
"Patterns" was used in the spot of Swatch in the watch collection called "New Gents".
"Patterns" appears on soundtrack for the video games Gran Turismo 5 and Tony Hawk: Ride .
"Cold Fame" is featured on the soundtrack for the 2010 movie Going The Distance .
"Honest" was used in Season 4 Episode 5 of Skins (TV series)|Skins as backing music to the "Next Time" segment and end credits.
"Blood" was featured in Season 3 Episode 1 of United States of Tara , a television series created by Diablo Cody .
"Impossible" was used in the end credits of My Soul to Take .
"Friends" is featured in the soundtrack for the movie the The Twilight Saga: New Moon .
"Blood" was featured in Season 2 Episode 10 of " True Blood ", a television series created by Alan Ball broadcast on HBO.
References
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External links
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Category:English alternative rock groups Category:Musical groups established in 2008
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