Cohesion are a four-piece

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band from

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. The group are: *Andrew O'Hara -

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. *Kevin McPhillips -

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. *Simon Harrison -

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. *Geoff Burroughs -

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. The band were formed by O'Hara and McPhillips in 2003. Burroughs joined the duo in 2004, with Harrison completing the line-up in 2005. After a sustained period of playing gigs at local venues, the group have released two EPs independently, ''Cohesion EP'' and ''Shadows In The Shade EP'' (named after a lyric in the song 'Can't Ignore') to critical acclaim in the local press and internet music sites. The band consider their influences to be bands such as

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, amongst others. Reviews of the band have noted the band's distinct 'West Coast' sound. Cohesion are currently residing in

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, Manchester.

Discography

EPs * Cohesion EP (2005, Independent, COH/2005/001) #Behind Closed Doors #Everafter #Then There Was You * Shadows In The Shade EP (2006, Independent 62PRTYCRMWLL06) #Behind Closed Doors #Can't Ignore #Everyone's Got Someone

Biography

Cohesion were formed in

, in 2004 by singer-guitarist, Andrew O'Hara, and lead guitarist, Kevin McPhillips. After quickly establishing a sound that best showcased O'Hara's distinctive vocal style, they spent 12 months refining their songs and building a following on the open-mic circuit. In 2005, they expanded their core songwriting unit, recruiting Geoff Burroughs on drums, followed soon after by Simon Harrison on bass.

External links

Official WebsiteCohesion at BBC ManchesterShadows In The Shade Review at Manchester Music
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