Absent Kid
Absent Kid | |
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| Origin | drums and mash) |
| Past members | Dominic Harrison (guitar) Chris McKeown (keyboard) |
| Website | www.absentkid.co.uk |
Absent Kid are a
History
Brothers Martin and Richard Williams and bassist Mark Butters grew up in the small coastal town of West Mersea. The name Absent Kid was inspired by a character in the cartoon South Park.[2]
They debuted in front of a paying audience, performing at a
In 2004, Absent Kid won the
Absent Kid were afterwards signed by Fierce Panda Records, who had previously released records by, amongst others, Coldplay, Idlewild and Keane. The band's debut mini-album, I Burnt Down the Family Business, was released with Fierce Panda on 25 April 2005 to critical acclaim.[1] Their double A-side debut single, Shame On Us All/Quiet Playground, was released on 6 February 2006.
The band gained less notoriety in the following year. They released their first full-length album in July 2007. While their previous works drew comparisons to Radiohead, the new album was hailed as more upbeat and made for the dancefloor.[4]
In December 2009 the band announced a return after a year long hiatus with a new line-up with guitarist Kerri-Ann Butcher (formerly from Stand Still Kid) replacing Dominic Harrison.[1]
April 2010 saw Absent Kid record a version of
Discography
- Scatter Photos and Relive Bloodloss (EP)
- I Burnt Down the Family Business (25 April 2005)
- Shame On Us All / Quiet Playground (6 February 2006)
- Misadventure (July 2007)
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Absent Kid 'Xfm Session'". XFM. 28 April 2005. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ^ a b "Absent Kid FAQ". Archived from the original on 12 April 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ^ "Old and new honoured at Diesel Music Awards". NME. 8 July 2004. Retrieved 23 October 2008.
- ^ "ABSENT KID - MISADVENTURE (ALBUM)". Noisy Fanzine Magazine. 28 July 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2008.[permanent dead link]
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