Official Secrets Act (OSA) was a pop-rock band from
London,
England. Thomas Burke, Alexander Mackenzie, and Lawrence Diamond formed a band at
Leeds University after bonding over an interest in British military history. Michael Evans joined after catching one of their early gigs.
The band has drawn inspiration from both
British and
American
American(s) may refer to:
* American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America"
** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America
** American ancestry, pe ...
guitar-based bands, such as
Talking Heads,
Futureheads and
Blur.
OSA was the first band to perform in
Black Cab Sessions
''The Black Cab Sessions'' is a series of one-song performances by musicians and poets recorded in the back of a black cab and filmed for an internet audience. A black cab is a type of hackney carriage (taxicab, An Austin FX4 or a Metrocab) c ...
's the
Secret Garden Party
The Secret Garden Party, often colloquially shortened to the SGP, is an independent arts and music festival which takes place in Abbots Ripton near Huntingdon in England. This location is on part of the grounds of a Georgian farmhouse and has it ...
Sessions in July 2009.
Former bassist Lawrence James Diamond is the son of singer/songwriter
Jim Diamond James Diamond may refer to:
*Jim Diamond (singer) (1951–2015), Scottish songwriter and singer
**Jim Diamond (1988 album), ''Jim Diamond'' (1988 album)
**Jim Diamond (1993 album), ''Jim Diamond'' (1993 album)
*Jim Diamond (music producer) (born 19 ...
Discography
Albums
* ''Understanding Electricity''
Understanding Electricity - Official Secrets Act : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic
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Singles
* ''So Tomorrow'' (8 December 2008)
* ''Girl from The BBC'' (16 March 2009)
* ''Bloodsport'' (15 June 2009)
References
External links
Official Secrets Act
on Myspace
Record Label
last.fm profile
NME article
English pop rock music groups
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