Mammal Club

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Mammal Club
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Background information
Origin Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, UK
Genres Alternative
Indie
Years active2009–2012
LabelsEverybody's Stalking Recordings
Website www.facebook.com/mammalclub
Past membersWilson Astley
Adam Hiles
Colin Liddle

Mammal Club were an English three piece band based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England. The band consisted of Will Astley (Guitar/Lead Vocals), Adam Hiles (Guitar) and Colin Liddle (Drums). Founded by ex members of Yourcodenameis:milo and The Eyejab, the band developed a large following in their local area and performed well received support slots for Everything Everything and Little Comets, along with festival shows at The Great Escape, Stag and Dagger, and Evolution Festival. [1]

The band's debut release, The Au EP, was recorded in their lock up located in a secret location within Newcastle. [2] Going beyond a simple rehearsal area, this space has also been used by the band to record video sessions of their tracks, as well as hosting intimate gigs the band occasionally organised. [3]

On 15 August 2012, the band announced through a blog post that they had decided to end Mammal Club, citing dissatisfaction towards the music scene. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Archived copy". thefourohfive.com. Archived from the original on 19 July 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. 1 2 "Set Music Free". Diymag.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. "Mammal Club R.I.P.: Mammal Club R.I.P". Mammalclubrip.blogspot.co.uk. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2020.