Semifinalists
| Semifinalists | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Experimental rock Indie rock |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | V2 Records |
| Associated acts | Test Icicles Lightspeed Champion |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Ferry Gouw Chris Steele-Nicholson |
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| Past members | |
| Adriana Alba | |
Semifinalists are an English indie rock band.
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[edit] History
Adriana Alba (vocals/keyboards), Ferry Gouw (vocals/guitar) and Chris Steele-Nicholson (vocals/guitar/bass/drums/keyboards) met at film school, the group attempted to create a soundtrack for a friend's film. Jamming and experimenting in a rehearsal space from this period brought about the embryonic sounds of the Semifinalists' self-titled debut album.[1]
After signing to V2, their debut album was released in 10 April 2006 on their own label imprint, Regal Bear.[2]
The group recorded the follow-up to their self titled debut album, entitled 2,[3] which was released 23 June 2008.[4] Alba left the band in spring 2008.
The group toured with Lightspeed Champion in 2008, where Hynes played with the group in place of Alba on occasion.
[edit] Other projects
In 2005 Gouw and Steele-Nicholson started a film production company called Muscle. Gouw has directed music videos for the latest musical project of Devonte Hynes, the folk-act Lightspeed Champion. Gouw directed the videos for Galaxy of the Lost and Midnight Surprise.[5]
In early 2009, Steele-Nicholson started a new band called Oh Minnows.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- Semifinalists (2006)
- 2 (2008)
[edit] Singles
- "Show the Way" (A side) / "Your Heart" (B side)
- "You Said" (A side) / "Whispering Mice" (B side)
- "DC" (A side) / "Moonlight Bounced" (B side)
- "Odd Situation" (A side) / "Odd Situation - Tapedeck Remix" (B side)
[edit] References
- ^ "Semifinalists : Biog V2 Music : United Kingdom". V2 Records. http://gb.v2music.com/site/actbio.asp?ID=536. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Amazon.co.uk listing". Amazon.co.uk. http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000E5KJT8. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Semifinalists announce single and album (news)". Noize Makes Enemies. http://www.noizemakesenemies.co.uk/2008/03/semifinalists-announce-single-and-album.html. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "Semifinalists: Discography V2 Music : United Kingdom". V2 Records. http://gb.v2music.com/site/actcatalogue.asp?ID=536. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
- ^ "ferrygouw.com". Ferry Gouw. http://www.ferrygouw.com/vids/lc.htm. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
