History
The band were originally named
The Muslims
,
[2] but changed the name due to "ignorant and racist" comments.
The band formed in San Diego but are now based in
Los Angeles.
[3]
In 2008, the band supported groups such as
The Breeders,
The Last Shadow Puppets and
Bloc Party. In March 2009, the band supported
Franz Ferdinand on six of their
UK tour dates, before performing at the
South by Southwest festival in
Austin, Texas. In April 2009, the band began supporting
White Lies and
Friendly Fires on their
North American tour dates.
[4] [5] In May 2009, the band will perform six dates across the United Kingdom in support of the release of their "
Extinction
"
EP.
[6]
Having released records through labels such as 1928 Recordings, Sweet Tooth Records, Caspian Records and I Hate Rock n' Roll, the band are currently signed to
Kemado Records.
The band have recently signed a deal with Heavenly Records/Coopertive Music.
The band have announced recording their next album with producer Eli Janney
The band have announced supporting two show in the USA with Phoenix
Band members
- Matt Lamkin
– Vocals, guitar
- Matty McLoughlin
– Guitar
- David Lantzman
– Bass guitar
- Brian Hill
– Drums
Discography
Singles
| Year
| Title
| Track listing
|
| 2008
| Parasites/Walking with Jesus
- Record label: I Hate Rock n' Roll
- Released: October 2008
- Format: 7"
- Released as The Muslims
|
#"Parasites"?
#"Walking with Jesus"
|
Extinction
- Record label: Sweet Tooth Records
- Released: October 2008
- Format: 7"
- Released as The Muslims
|
#"Extinction"?
#"My Flash on You"
|
| 2009
| Nightlife/Bright Side
- Record label: Caspian Records
- Released: March 2009
- Format: 7"
|
#"Nightlife"?
#"Bright Side"
|
EPs
| Year
| Title
| Track listing
|
| 2009
| The Muslims EP
- Record label: 1928 Recordings
- Released: March 2009
- Format: Digital download/10"
|
#"Right and Wrong"?
#"Beside Myself?"
#"Call It a Day"
#"Extinction"
#"Nightlife"
#"Future Rock?"
#"On My Time"?
#"Religion"
#"American"
#"Bright Side"
|
Extinction
- Record label: 1928 Recordings
- Released: May 2009
- Format: 10"
|
#"Extinction"
#"Future Rock"
#"Beside Myself"
#"On My Time"
#"Right and Wrong"
#"Call It a Day"
|