I Am David Sparkle

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I Am David Sparkle
OriginSingapore
Genres Post-rock [1]
Experimental rock
Progressive rock
Indie
Years active2001 – present
Labels KittyWu Records
Website amp.channelv.com/iamdavidsparkle

I Am David Sparkle is a band from Singapore, formed in 2001 as an instrumental collective.

Contents

The band's name is a direct literal translation from the name of a famous Malaysian singing legend – M. Daud Kilau.

The band released their debut album This is the new in 2007, the single "Nosferatu Makes Me Nervous" in 2009, and the album swords in 2010.

Members

Currently made up of members who have all served time in various acclaimed indie, punk and hardcore acts over the last 12 years in Singapore.

Current
Past

Discography

This Is The New

Apocalypse of Your Heart EP

Awards

Performances

I Am David Sparkle has played at various shows/festivals such as:

Reviews

"The group creates slow-burning soundscapes reminiscent of Explosions in the Sky, Godspeed You Black Emperor and Mogwai's, but less dramatic... Layers upon layers of guitars create a textual mood that ranks with some of the best post-rock sounds out there." - IS Magazine, 26 Jan 2007 [Singapore]

"...haunting and utterly unforgettable." - TODAY, 17 Feb 2007 [Singapore]

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References

  1. "I am David Sparkle". Archived from the original on 2009-02-14. Retrieved 2008-11-18.