Stop The Blackout surfaced in August 2007 after four like-minded musicians agreed Manchester was in need of an exciting new project. Having seen so many quality acts just give up, Stop The Blackout decided things were to change. Time has seen their music evolve into something unique. Their music combines bright modern indie-esq pop tunes with a dark and experimental twist. This is due to a belief that a band should be able to write without boundaries. The band has played with numerous top acts such as 'Editors’, ‘Oceansize’, 'Headway’ and 'The Draytones'. More recently the band landed a SOLD OUT UK tour support to indie chart-toppers 'One Night Only' after they personally selected 'Stop The Blackout' from thousands of top acts to come and play the Manchester leg of their tour. The band has recently been described as ‘Beautiful’ and ‘World Class’ by 'XFM's Clint Boon after appearing on XFM’s ‘Music Response’ and have been likened to acts such as ‘Coldplay’ and ‘Elbow’. Having also headlined rammed gigs around the UK including 'Club Fandango' (Fierce Panda Records) and Manchester's Academy 2 & 3', their aim is to get as much exposure as possible. Stop The Blackout pride themselves on their live shows and have recently filmed a Live DVD at a Sold Out show in Manchester. They also filmed 2 songs for a brand new TV program due for release in Summer 2008. Working almost completely independently, 'Stop The Blackout' generally write, record, produce and design everything you see and hear. With a debut album already recorded, the band is set for their first Limited Edition release ‘These Eyes’. This will be released around summer 2008.
Influences: Oasis, Coldplay, U2, Oceansize, Leaves, Sigur Ros
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