Medium 21 were a rock band from

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, England. The group formed whilst studying at Northampton College in 1999.

Band lineup

The band lineup was: *Jon Clough (Vocals, Guitar) *Craig Brown (Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard) *Paul Thornton (Bass guitar) *Drew Kent (Drums)

History

Jon Clough, Drew Kent and Paul Thornton met whilst studying at

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in 1999. The original three-piece were later joined by Craig Brown to add extra depth on guitars, keyboards and vocals. Medium 21 have released several one-off EPs. These have been on various labels including the independent Outafocus and

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. It was Fierce Panda's sister label, Temptation records who signed the band after the success of ''Plans Are Not Enough'' EP. The band have received airplay from

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including a session for Steve Lamacq and Mark and Lard. They have also featured on London based radio station, XFM. The debut album is produced by Tim Rowkins, who has worked with the band throughout the release of past material. Members Jon Clough, Andrew Kent and Paul Thornton have formed another band Pictures Of Leonard with Gaz, formerly of Red Tiger Riot, and Luke, formerly of Kapowski and currently of The Parks Dept and Pets. Craig 'Arge' Brown has been recording (April 2009) his own project An Escape Plan.

Artistic comparisons

Comparisons can be made to American indie lo-fi groups like The Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev. Also, the alternative retro syth sound of Grandaddy and pop beats and overtones of The Dandy Warhols. The band have never been afraid to stretch the dynamic of the rock four piece. The album demonstrates this well with the use of xylophones, keyboards and other instruments.

Band lineup

History

Artistic comparisons

Discography

Album

Singles

EPs