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, London.

Background

Flats formed in February 2010, and are made up of Craig E. Pierce (bass/vocals), Daniel Devine (vocals), Paul Angeles (guitar) and Samir Eskanda (drums). Their original guitarist Luke Tristram was replaced by Angeles in April 2011. They made their live debut in March 2010. Flats have stated that their influences include

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They released two EPs on 7" vinyl in 2010; ''Flats EP'' and ''Flats EP2'' through their own label Sweat Shop Records in conjunction with Loog. Their single "Never Again" was released through Sweat Shop Records and

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in March 2011 on 7" and download. Their debut album ''Better Living'' was released in March '12. They have recorded all released music themselves, mixed and produced by Pierce. Flats have become renowned for their raucous live shows that often clock in at less than 15 minutes and end in with at least one band member bleeding and several smashed guitars . In 2010 they supported

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festival at

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Discography

* ''Flats EP'' (2010) - Sweat Shop Records * ''Flats EP2'' (2010) - Sweat Shop Records * "Never Again" (2011) - Sweat Shop Records * "Better Living" (2012) - Sweat Shop Records/One Little Indian

References

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External links

Official website

Myspace
English punk rock groups Musical groups from London One Little Independent Records artists Musical groups established in 2010 2010 in London 2010 establishments in England