Air Formation

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Air Formation
Origin Sussex, South East, England
Genres Shoegazing, dream pop, space rock, indie rock
Years active1998–2011 2014 - Present
LabelsDrive-in Records, Clairecords, Club AC30, Distant Noise
MembersMatt Bartram
Ben Pierce
Richard Parks
James Harrison
Ian Sheridan
Website Air Formation

Air Formation are an English indie rock band, that debuted with their first 7" in the summer of 1998 under the name "b.e.a.b Approved". [1] In early 2000 they were forced to change their name and chose Air Formation. Inspired by Flying Saucer Attack, Spacemen 3, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, their music incorporated heavily delayed guitar and feedback, droning keyboards, and soft vocals. They have released six albums, three EPs, and five 7" singles. [2]

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Career

Air Formation released their fourth album Nothing to Wish For (Nothing to Lose) , in March 2010. They parted ways in April 2011 before reforming in 2014.[ citation needed ]

During Air Formation's downtime Matt Bartram and James Harrison formed "You Walk Through Walls", and released an album and an EP via Club AC30. [3]

In their career they have played with artists like Nosferatu D2, [4] Vessels, Chapterhouse and Efterklang. [5]

In early 2014 it was revealed that Air Formation would be returning for a special show to celebrate 10 years of Club AC30. They followed this in September 2015 with a new 4 track EP 'Were We Ever Here', their first new music in 5 years.[ citation needed ] In July 2017 the band announced that their 5th studio album was finished and would be released on Club AC30 "in early 2018". They also announced a gig at The Prince Albert in Brighton in September 2017 - their first live performance in 2 years. [ citation needed ] In March 2018 Air Formation released their fifth album ‘Near Miss’ on Club AC30 Records.[ citation needed ] Air Formation announced the release of a new Self Titled album with the release of single 'Finding Gravity' on 19th February 2024. 'Air Formation' was released on 19th April 2024.[ citation needed ]

Members

Discography

Studio albums
Singles and EPs

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References

  1. ↑ "Air Formation - Biography & History - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  2. ↑ "Air Formation - releases". Topark.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  3. ↑ "You Walk Through Walls - debut tracks". The Pigeon Note. 12 April 2012. Archived from the original on 28 January 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  4. ↑ "Nosferatu D2 — London — Buffalo Bar — 07 February 2007". Songkick. 7 February 2007. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  5. ↑ "Air Formation Tour Dates 2014 — Air Formation Concert Dates and Tickets". Songkick. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  6. ↑ "Ends in Light - Air Formation - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
  7. ↑ "Stay Inside/Feel Everything - Air Formation - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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