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Nigel Powell (born 1 October 1971) is an English multi-instrumental musician from Abingdon. Powell was born in
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, London, and educated at
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. While at school he was in a band called Illiterate Hands, which also featured future Radiohead lead guitarist
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and Andy Yorke, brother of
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. He is best known as the former drummer for
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
's live and studio backing band; The Sleeping Souls. Nigel is also a member of the
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based alternative rock band
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
. He was formerly a member of Unbelievable Truth. He is endorsed by
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Sticks and Sabian Cymbals. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls headlined at
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in April 2012, and played at the Opening Ceremony of the
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in London. On October 23rd, 2020, Powell announced via his social media that his tenure with Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls was ending, and he would be focusing on his solo project, The Sad Song Co.


The Sad Song Co.

The Sad Song Co. is a solo project of Powell that also features bass player Jason Moulster, begun in 2000 in Oxford. Powell took the songs he had been writing for Unbelievable Truth and recorded them for the debut The Sad Song Co. album ''miseryguts'', which was released in 2003. Moulster contributed bass throughout. Following a few years touring with Dive Dive in support of their first two albums Powell recorded his second album Poignant Device.
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contributed use of their Racket Studios while they were on tour, and it was completed with George Shilling at his Bank Cottage Studios later that year. By the time of its release in 2007 three quarters of Dive Dive had begun acting as
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
’s backing band on record and on tour, so there was little opportunity for touring, outside of the release show for the album supporting Marillion at their fan weekend in Port Zelande, the
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. During breaks in touring in 2014 and 2015, Powell wrote and recorded another album titled ''in amber''. After
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through
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, the album was released on 26 August 2016, and he undertook a UK tour in October, between tours with Frank Turner. Another album entitled ''Worth'' was released in 2018.


Discography – as musician


Studio albums

*'' ''Almost Here'''' (1998) – UK No. 21 Unbelievable Truth (
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) *''sorrythankyou'' (2000) Unbelievable Truth ( Shifty Disco) *''SmileSunset'' (2001) Mark Mulcahy *'' Misc. Music'' (2001) Unbelievable Truth * '' Asianblue'' (2002)
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(percussion on Siamese Star) * ''miseryguts'' (2003) The Sad Song Co. * ''
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'' (2005)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''The Great Lakes'' (2005)
Emm Gryner Emm Gryner (born 8 June 1975 in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian-Filipino singer, songwriter, recording artist, and author. She has released 20 albums as a solo performer, and has collaborated with artists including David Bowie and Chris Hadfiel ...
(drums on Case of Tornadoes) * ''Poignant Device'' (2007) The Sad Song Co. * ''Revenge of the Mechanical Dog'' (2007)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''
Sleep Is for the Week ''Sleep Is for the Week'' is the debut album by UK based songwriter Frank Turner, released on 15 January 2007 by Xtra Mile Recordings. In a 2008 interview, Turner claimed that the album was "a snapshot of pretty much exactly one year of my life ...
'' (2007)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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) * ''
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'' (2008) Andy Yorke * '' Love Ire & Song'' (2008) – UK No. 72
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
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Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and em ...
) * '' The First Three Years'' (2008) – UK No. 72
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
/
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and em ...
) * '' Poetry of the Deed'' (2009)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
– UK No. 36
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
/
Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and em ...
) * '' Ciao My Shining Star: The Songs of Mark Mulcahy'' (2009) Various Artists (plays and produces tracks by Unbelievable Truth and
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
) * ''Memoria : A Tribute to the Alternative 90s'' (2009) Various Artists (plays and produces on cover of
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's ''Sally'' by
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
) * ''One Light Is Gone'' (2010) Josienne Clarke (drums on 3 tracks) * ''
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'' (2010)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
(
Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * '' England Keep My Bones'' (2011)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK No. 12 (
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/
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) * '' Tape Deck Heart'' (2013)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK No. 2 (
Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
/
Interscope Records Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M imprint. Founded in late 1990 by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field as a $20 million joint venture with Atlantic Records of Warner Mu ...
) * '' Positive Songs for Negative People'' (2015)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK No. 2 (
Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * ''In Amber'' (2016) The Sad Song Co. * ''Worth'' (2018) The Sad Song Co. * '' Be More Kind'' (2018)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
* ''Saudade'' (2021) The Sad Song Co.


EPs

* ''Stone – EP'' (1997) Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Higher Than Reason – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Settle Down / Sea Dune – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Solved – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
Virgin Records Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldw ...
) * ''When I Wank on My Guitar The Whole World Wanks With Me'' (2002) Dustball (Juggernaught Records) * ''Sounds All Wrong'' (2002) Dustball (Juggernaught Records) * ''
Campfire Punkrock ''Campfire Punkrock'' is the first EP by UK based songwriter Frank Turner. The EP was released via Xtra Mile Recordings on May 15, 2006. The vinyl release includes a live version of "The Ballad of Me and My Friends" and is pressed on a sulfur-ye ...
'' (2006)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * '' The Real Damage'' (2007)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * ''Bad Moon Rising'' (2010) Lazare * ''iTunes Festival: London 2010'' (2010)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
* ''
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'' (2010)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
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Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and em ...
) * ''Liar'' (2010) ''Dive Dive'' (
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)


Singles

* ''Building'' (1997) Unbelievable Truth ( Shifty Disco) * ''Higher Than Reason'' (1998) – UK No. 38 Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Solved'' (1998) – UK No. 39 Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Settle Down'' / "Dune Sea" (1998) – UK No. 46 Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Agony'' (2000) Unbelievable Truth ( Shifty Disco) * ''Landslide'' (2000) Unbelievable Truth ( Shifty Disco) * ''Advice to a Lover'' (2000) Unbelievable Truth ( Shifty Disco) * ''Good Show''(2004)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''555 For Film Stars'' (2005) UK Indie No. 6, UK Chart No. 48
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''The Sorry Suitor'' (2005) UK Indie No. 10, UK Chart No. 54
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''
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'' (2006)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * ''The Game'' (2007)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''
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'' (2008)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * '' Reasons Not to Be an Idiot'' (2008)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK Chart No. 124 (
Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * '' Long Live the Queen'' (2008)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK Chart No. 65 (
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) * ''
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'' (2009)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
UK Chart No. 62 (
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) * '' Poetry of the Deed'' (2009)
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) * '' Isabel'' (2010)
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) * ''
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'' (2010)
Frank Turner Francis Edward Turner (born 28 December 1981), is an English Punk rock, punk and Folk music, folk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Hampshire. He began his career as the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, then embarked upon a primar ...
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DVDs

* ''All About The Destination'' (2008)
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
) * ''Take to the Road'' (2010)
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Epitaph Records Epitaph Records is an American independent record label owned by Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, most acts signed to the label were punk and pop punk acts, while there are many post-hardcore and em ...
) * '' Frank Turner Live From Wembley'' (2012)
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Xtra Mile Recordings Xtra Mile Recordings are a British independent record label based in London, England. The label was founded in 2003 by Charlie Caplowe and they release an eclectic mix of genres with a focus on rock and folk. History The label first signed the ...
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Discography – as producer


Studio albums

* '' Almost Here'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth * ''sorrythankyou'' (2000) Unbelievable Truth * ''miseryguts'' (2003) The Sad Song Co. * ''
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'' (2005)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
* ''The Bigger Picture'' (2006)
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No. 10 ( B) No. 78 ( NL) Gold (
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) * ''Poignant Device'' (2007) The Sad Song Co. * ''Revenge of the Mechanical Dog'' (2007)
Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...
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Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
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Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
(one track) No. 26 (B) No. 3 ( GER) No. 38 ( SWE) No. 17 (NL) Platinum (Germany) * ''Take to the Road'' (2009)
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(stereo and 5.1 mixes for DVD / CD release) * ''
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Dive Dive Dive Dive are a British rock band, composed of Jamie Stuart (guitar and vocals), Ben Lloyd (guitar and vocals), Nigel Powell (drums and vocals) and Tarrant Anderson (bass guitar). Ben Lloyd and Tarrant Anderson also play as full-time member ...


Singles / EPs

* ''Stone – EP'' (1997) Unbelievable Truth (
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) * ''Monster / Plastic 7" Single'' (1997) Beaker ( Fierce Panda) * ''Higher Than Reason – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
Virgin Records Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldw ...
) * ''Solved – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
Virgin Records Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldw ...
) * ''Settle Down / Sea Dune – EP'' (1998) Unbelievable Truth (
Virgin Records Virgin Records is a record label owned by Universal Music Group. It originally founded as a British independent record label in 1972 by entrepreneurs Richard Branson, Simon Draper, Nik Powell, and musician Tom Newman. It grew to be a worldw ...
) * ''More Familiar'' (2005)
Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
(Homerun Records) * ''One of it'' (2005)
Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
No. 64 ( NL) (Homerun Records) * ''Excuse To Try'' (2006)
Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
(Homerun Records) * ''Landslide'' (2006)
Milow Jonathan Ivo Gilles Vandenbroeck (; born 14 July 1981), known professionally as Milow, is a Belgian singer-songwriter. Milow released his debut album, ''The Bigger Picture'', in 2006 on his own label Homerun Records. The fourth single from that ...
(Homerun Records)


Demos

* '' Radiohead'' as '' On A Friday'' – various demos between 1986 and 1990 * ''Dial F For Frankenstein'' (2009)


See also

*
List of Old Abingdonians Old Abingdonians are former pupils of Abingdon School or, in some cases, Honorary Old Abingdonians who have been awarded the status based on service to the School. The Old Abingdonians also run the Old Abingdonian Club (OA club) which is an organ ...


References


External links

* * Interview with 'Gigsoup' (2016)

* Interview with 'Libel Music' (2016)
Nigel Powell
{{DEFAULTSORT:Powell, Nigel 1971 births Living people English rock musicians English record producers People educated at Abingdon School