Young Legionnaire
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Young Legionnaire are a British post-hardcore
band made up of Paul Mullen
(guitarist and singer for The Automatic
and formerly yourcodenameis:milo
), Gordon Moakes
(bassist for Bloc Party
), and drummer Dean Pearson. The bands debut album Crisis Works
is set for release through Wichita Recordings
on May 9, 2011.
started a collaborations project called Print Is Dead
, the idea being bands would go up to the yourcodenameis:milo
studio in Newcastle
and spend no longer than one day writing and recording a song for a record. Moakes
was among the musicians who took part in the project, recording a track with the band called "Wait A Minute". This started the idea of working together again, although commitments with their other bands had meant that they did not have time to. When yourcodenameis:milo
went on hiatus in 2007, Mullen
joined The Automatic
as a guitarist and vocalist, with Moakes
continuing with Bloc Party
.
With Bloc Party
on hiatus and The Automatic
taking some time off in December 2009, Moakes
and Mullen
convened with drummer William Bowerman. In January 2010, the group were revealed to be named "Young Legionnaire" and they played their first show at the end of January in London
. On the 16th of August 2010, the band released their first single, the double A Side "Colossus/Iron Dream" on both limited edition vinyl and digitally on Holy Roar Records
. William Bowerman was replaced with Dean Pearson in 2010 as Bowerman's schedule as touring drummer for La Roux
took priority.
It was revealed in early 2011 that the band would be releasing their debut album Crisis Works
on May 9, 2011 through Wichita
, produced by longtime producer of Mullen
's other band The Automatic
- Richard Jackson. Album track "Chapter, Verse" was made available on the bands website as a free download after being premiered on Zane Lowe
BBC Radio 1
show. The band were announced also as the support for Les Savy Fav
, as well as making appearances at South by Southwest
in Austin, Texas
.
Former
Singles
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band made up of Paul Mullen
Paul Mullen
Paul Mullen is an English musician, most notable recognized for being the primary vocalist and guitarist with Yourcodenameis:milo who went on hiatus in 2007, and the joint lead vocalist, guitarist and synthesizer player for The Automatic from 2007 onwards...
(guitarist and singer for The Automatic
The Automatic
The Automatic , are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesizers, James Frost on guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesizer - since 2007...
and formerly yourcodenameis:milo
Yourcodenameis:milo
-External links:**...
), Gordon Moakes
Gordon Moakes
Gordon Peter Moakes is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for English indie rock band Bloc Party.-Bloc Party:...
(bassist for Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
), and drummer Dean Pearson. The bands debut album Crisis Works
Crisis Works
Crisis Works is the debut LP from Young Legionnaire. The album was released on May 9, 2011 on Wichita Records. The album was produced by Rich Jackson who has worked with Future Of The Left and The Automatic.-Track listing:#"Twin Victory" - 3:20...
is set for release through Wichita Recordings
Wichita Recordings
Wichita Recordings is an independent record label located in London, founded in 2000 by Mark Bowen and Dick Green. Its most notable signees are Bloc Party, The Cribs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Her Space Holiday, Los Campesinos! and Peter Bjorn and John...
on May 9, 2011.
History
In 2006, Mullen's band at the time, yourcodenameis:miloYourcodenameis:milo
-External links:**...
started a collaborations project called Print Is Dead
Print Is Dead Vol 1
Print Is Dead Vol 1 is the first side project album by Yourcodenameis:Milo. The album was released on 6 November 2006 via V2 Records. Each song on the album features Yourcodenameis:Milo collaborating with guests from current British bands....
, the idea being bands would go up to the yourcodenameis:milo
Yourcodenameis:milo
-External links:**...
studio in Newcastle
Newcastle
Newcastle commonly refers to:*Newcastle upon Tyne, a city in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom*Newcastle, New South Wales, a city in AustraliaNewcastle or New Castle may also refer to:-Australia:...
and spend no longer than one day writing and recording a song for a record. Moakes
Gordon Moakes
Gordon Peter Moakes is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for English indie rock band Bloc Party.-Bloc Party:...
was among the musicians who took part in the project, recording a track with the band called "Wait A Minute". This started the idea of working together again, although commitments with their other bands had meant that they did not have time to. When yourcodenameis:milo
Yourcodenameis:milo
-External links:**...
went on hiatus in 2007, Mullen
Paul Mullen
Paul Mullen is an English musician, most notable recognized for being the primary vocalist and guitarist with Yourcodenameis:milo who went on hiatus in 2007, and the joint lead vocalist, guitarist and synthesizer player for The Automatic from 2007 onwards...
joined The Automatic
The Automatic
The Automatic , are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesizers, James Frost on guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesizer - since 2007...
as a guitarist and vocalist, with Moakes
Gordon Moakes
Gordon Peter Moakes is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for English indie rock band Bloc Party.-Bloc Party:...
continuing with Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
.
With Bloc Party
Bloc Party
Bloc Party are a British Indie rock band, composed of Kele Okereke , Russell Lissack , Gordon Moakes , and Matt Tong...
on hiatus and The Automatic
The Automatic
The Automatic , are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesizers, James Frost on guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesizer - since 2007...
taking some time off in December 2009, Moakes
Gordon Moakes
Gordon Peter Moakes is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for English indie rock band Bloc Party.-Bloc Party:...
and Mullen
Paul Mullen
Paul Mullen is an English musician, most notable recognized for being the primary vocalist and guitarist with Yourcodenameis:milo who went on hiatus in 2007, and the joint lead vocalist, guitarist and synthesizer player for The Automatic from 2007 onwards...
convened with drummer William Bowerman. In January 2010, the group were revealed to be named "Young Legionnaire" and they played their first show at the end of January in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. On the 16th of August 2010, the band released their first single, the double A Side "Colossus/Iron Dream" on both limited edition vinyl and digitally on Holy Roar Records
Holy Roar Records
Holy Roar Records is an independent record label run by Alex Fitzpatrick and Ellen Godwin. The label began in January 2006 when they moved to London from Birmingham and put out their first release in June 2006, the Phoenix Bodies album 'Raise the Bullshit flag'. Since then Holy Roar Records has...
. William Bowerman was replaced with Dean Pearson in 2010 as Bowerman's schedule as touring drummer for 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...
took priority.
It was revealed in early 2011 that the band would be releasing their debut album Crisis Works
Crisis Works
Crisis Works is the debut LP from Young Legionnaire. The album was released on May 9, 2011 on Wichita Records. The album was produced by Rich Jackson who has worked with Future Of The Left and The Automatic.-Track listing:#"Twin Victory" - 3:20...
on May 9, 2011 through Wichita
Wichita Recordings
Wichita Recordings is an independent record label located in London, founded in 2000 by Mark Bowen and Dick Green. Its most notable signees are Bloc Party, The Cribs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Bright Eyes, My Morning Jacket, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Her Space Holiday, Los Campesinos! and Peter Bjorn and John...
, produced by longtime producer of Mullen
Paul Mullen
Paul Mullen is an English musician, most notable recognized for being the primary vocalist and guitarist with Yourcodenameis:milo who went on hiatus in 2007, and the joint lead vocalist, guitarist and synthesizer player for The Automatic from 2007 onwards...
's other band The Automatic
The Automatic
The Automatic , are a Welsh rock band. The band is composed of Robin Hawkins on vocals, bass and synthesizers, James Frost on guitar, synthesizers, backing vocals and occasional bass, Iwan Griffiths on drums and Paul Mullen on vocals, guitar and synthesizer - since 2007...
- Richard Jackson. Album track "Chapter, Verse" was made available on the bands website as a free download after being premiered on Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 is a British national radio station operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation which also broadcasts internationally, specialising in current popular music and chart hits throughout the day. Radio 1 provides alternative genres after 7:00pm including electronic dance, hip hop, rock...
show. The band were announced also as the support for Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav
Les Savy Fav is a New York City indie rock band. Their style is influenced by art rock and post-hardcore. The group is known for the stage presence of lead singer Tim Harrington...
, as well as making appearances at South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
.
Band members
- Paul MullenPaul MullenPaul Mullen is an English musician, most notable recognized for being the primary vocalist and guitarist with Yourcodenameis:milo who went on hiatus in 2007, and the joint lead vocalist, guitarist and synthesizer player for The Automatic from 2007 onwards...
- vocals, guitars (founding member) - Gordon MoakesGordon MoakesGordon Peter Moakes is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for English indie rock band Bloc Party.-Bloc Party:...
- bass, vocals (founding member) - Dean Pearson - drums (since 2010)
Former
- William Bowerman - drums (2009-2010)
Discography
Studio albums- Crisis WorksCrisis WorksCrisis Works is the debut LP from Young Legionnaire. The album was released on May 9, 2011 on Wichita Records. The album was produced by Rich Jackson who has worked with Future Of The Left and The Automatic.-Track listing:#"Twin Victory" - 3:20...
(2011)
Singles
- Colossus/Iron Dream (August 16, 2010)
- Chapter, Verse (March 8, 2011)
- Numbers (May 2, 2011)