Magistrates (band)
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Magistrates are an indie-soul quartet hailing from Essex, England.
in 2006 and as Mixed Business with Andrew Grant.
After a change to the current line-up and a change of name in mid 2007, Magistrates signed to XL Recordings
in the June of 2008. The band released two singles "Make This Work" (August 2008), and "Heartbreak" (May 2009).
Magistrates played the 2009 Samsung NME Radar Tour alongside La Roux
, Heartbreak
and The Chapman Family.
Magistrates also played the HMV Forum, Kentish Town, London on the 15th of May 2009, as a support band for Friendly Fires
alongside Wax Stag.
Magistrates supported Blur
for two of their 2009 'comeback' gigs at the Cliffs Pavilion
, Westcliff-on-Sea
and (civic hall,Wolvehampton), and La Roux at Chinnerys, Southend-on-sea
.
Magistrates also played a gig at Wakestock festival 2009, they were met by huge support from many fans there.
In August 2009, Magistrates performed a set at the Big Chill
festival in Herefordshire as well as featuring on the Festival Republic stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
On December 21, 2009, Magistrates announced their split up via Twitter
and Facebook
.
On February 11, 2011, Magistrates announced via their Facebook
page they would once again be making music.
Magistrates played their first gig after reforming at the Queen of Hoxton, London in August 2011
Members
| Name | Instrument |
|---|---|
| Paul Usher | Vocals, Keyboard |
| Mark Brandon | Guitar |
| Thom Galbally | Bass |
| Andy Grant | Drums |
History
Paul and Mark played in various bands whilst growing up together, including performing under the name EchelonEchelon (band)
Echelon were a four-piece band hailing from Essex, England.-Biography:Guitarist Mark Brandon and vocalist Paul Usher met at an early age and played together in various lineups, however became serious about a career as a band following the recruitment of drummer Andrew Grant...
in 2006 and as Mixed Business with Andrew Grant.
After a change to the current line-up and a change of name in mid 2007, Magistrates signed to XL Recordings
XL Recordings
XL Recordings is a British independent record label owned by Richard Russell. It originated as a 1989 offshoot of Beggars Banquet Records.Though only releasing an average of six albums a year, XL Recordings has worked with The Prodigy, Radiohead, The White Stripes, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Vampire...
in the June of 2008. The band released two singles "Make This Work" (August 2008), and "Heartbreak" (May 2009).
Magistrates played the 2009 Samsung NME Radar Tour alongside La Roux
La Roux
La Roux are an English electropop duo made up of singer, keyboardist, co-writer and co-producer Eleanor Kate Jackson, and co-writer and co-producer Ben Langmaid. Jackson describes their relationship as "very much a half and half sharing situation... not like a singer producer outfit", but also...
, Heartbreak
Heartbreak (band)
Heartbreak is an Italo disco, electronic, electro, synthpop, disco duo composed of Ali Renault and Sebastian Muravchix. Their music finds its strength through a juxtapose of Renault and Muravchix's respective background in Electro and Italo Disco...
and The Chapman Family.
Magistrates also played the HMV Forum, Kentish Town, London on the 15th of May 2009, as a support band for Friendly Fires
Friendly Fires
Friendly Fires are an English band from St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. They are currently signed to XL Recordings. Their self-titled debut album was released on 1 September 2008 and was announced as one of the shortlisted twelve for the 2009 Mercury Prize on 21 July 2009.-History:Friendly Fires...
alongside Wax Stag.
Magistrates supported Blur
Blur (band)
Blur is an English alternative rock band. Formed in London in 1989 as Seymour, the group consists of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree. Blur's debut album Leisure incorporated the sounds of Madchester and shoegazing...
for two of their 2009 'comeback' gigs at the Cliffs Pavilion
Cliffs Pavilion
Cliffs Pavilion is a live theatre in Station Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England, which seats 1,630 and offers an assortment of variety acts....
, Westcliff-on-Sea
Westcliff-on-Sea
Westcliff-on-Sea is a suburb of Southend-on-Sea, a seaside resort in the East of England and unitary authority in Essex. It is situated on the northern bank of the Thames Estuary and about 34 miles east of London.-Geography:...
and (civic hall,Wolvehampton), and La Roux at Chinnerys, Southend-on-sea
Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea is a unitary authority area, town, and seaside resort in Essex, England. The district has Borough status, and comprises the towns of Chalkwell, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, North Shoebury, Prittlewell, Shoeburyness, Southchurch, Thorpe Bay, and Westcliff-on-Sea. The district is situated...
.
Magistrates also played a gig at Wakestock festival 2009, they were met by huge support from many fans there.
In August 2009, Magistrates performed a set at the Big Chill
The Big Chill (music festival)
The Big Chill is an annual festival of alternative, dance and chill-out music and comedy, held in the grounds of Eastnor Castle during early August...
festival in Herefordshire as well as featuring on the Festival Republic stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals.
On December 21, 2009, Magistrates announced their split up via Twitter
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
and Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
.
On February 11, 2011, Magistrates announced via their Facebook
Facebook
Facebook is a social networking service and website launched in February 2004, operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. , Facebook has more than 800 million active users. Users must register before using the site, after which they may create a personal profile, add other users as...
page they would once again be making music.
Magistrates played their first gig after reforming at the Queen of Hoxton, London in August 2011