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band. Formed in 2012, the band is made up of Richard Hutchison (vocals, guitars), Imran Mair (drums), David Cuzner (guitars) and Edward Thomas (bass). In 2014, the band self-released their track "Fears", which garnered over half a million plays within the week on

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and charted in

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’s Top 20 viral chart. Their style of music has been compared to the likes of

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, and

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. The band have been hailed by

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as "The love child of

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Background

Originally based in

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, the band formed in 2012. Their self-released single "Fears" quickly turned industry heads as the song grew to reaching half a million plays on

within a matter of weeks. Following this, the band placed on

's Top 20 viral chart, and were picked as

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's 'Hottest Record'. The British four-piece have gone on to support the likes of Nothing But Thieves,

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and

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, moving from opening the Big Top Stage at

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to headlining the Hard Rock stage the following year. With the release of their new single "My Heart", the band have enjoyed similar success, reaching No.1 in

's Swedish viral charts and selling out their first London headline show at the Boston Arms.

Discography

Extended plays

* ''Control EP'' * ''My Heart EP''

Singles

* "Suburban Dreams" * "Control" * "My Heart" * "Another Stranger" * "Fears"

Band members

*Richard Hutchison – Vocals, guitars *Imran Mair – Drums *David Cuzner – Guitars *Edward Thomas – Bass

References

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External links

Official website
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