Flagship (band)

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Flagship
Origin Charlotte, North Carolina
Genres Alternative rock
Years active2011–present
Labels Bright Antenna Records
MembersDrake Margolnick
Michael Finster
Matthew Padget
Chris Comfort
Grant Harding

Flagship is an American rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina. Formed in 2011, the group consists of Drake Margolnick (vocals, guitar), Michael Finster (drums), Matthew Padget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Chris Comfort (bass guitar), and Grant Harding (keyboards, synths).

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History

The band is a combination of two earlier Charlotte acts: Campbell the Band and Margolnick's solo work. [1] In late 2011, the band signed to Bright Antenna Records. [2]

The band toured with The Wombats in spring 2012. Reviewers noted the band's "power and emotion," coupled with their songs' "dreamlike quality." [3]

On May 8, 2012 the band released their debut EP entitled blackbush available on iTunes and as a physical CD available at shows. [4]

Flagship's self-titled debut album was released on October 8, 2013. The first song off the new album "Are You Calling" was premiered in a lyric video on the website Metrolyrics on July 12, 2013. [5]

Band members

Discography

Studio albums


Extended plays

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References

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  2. "Flagship bio on Bright Antenna website". May 21, 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
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