Weird Shapes

Weird Shapes
OriginStockton on Tees, England
GenresIndie rock, pop
Years active2010–present
LabelsSphere Above
MembersDan Spooner
Mike Spooner
Matt Cole
Ben Curry
Martin Bennet
Websitewww.weirdshapes.co.uk

Weird Shapes is an English indie-rock and pop band that was established in 2010.

History

Formed in 2010 Weird Shapes have featured on the BBC Introducing playlist of Radio 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson[1] & Bob Fischer; play listed on national radio stations such as Q, NME & Amazing Radio, as well as being featured on the influential BBC Introducing & Sentric Music Podcasts. The band will be playing a string of shows in 2014 to compliment their ever-growing fan base. Their debut single Weird Shapes Light/Blue Sky at Night was produced by Radiohead co-conspirator and ‘There Will Be Blood’ producer Graeme Stewart.[2] On 3 January 2012 their second single was released receiving immediate attention it was featured on a BBC mix tape of emerging acts.[3]

In June 2012, the band were offered a slot at the BBC Introducing stage at T in the Park festival 2012, which they accepted.[4]

Discography

Release Name Date Released Notes
"Weird Shapes Light" / "Blue Sky at Night" 1 June 2011 Produced by Graeme Stewart.
"Clouds" / "Help Me to Land" 3 January 2012 Produced by Graeme Stewart

References

  1. ^ "Tom Robinson - BBC Introducing Mixtape". BBC. 18 June 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ^ "Gigs Of The Week – Weird Shapes, Animal Sounds, And The Space Between The Libertines & Nirvana - Keep Your Eyes Open". Kyeo.tv. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Tom Robinson - BBC Introducing Mixtape: INTRODUCING MIXTAPE. MONDAY 28/05/2012". BBC. 28 May 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  4. ^ "BBC - T in the Park 2012 - Line up - A-Z". Archived from the original on 12 July 2012. Retrieved 8 June 2020.


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