Tripwires
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| Tripwires | |
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 From Left to Right; Sam Pilsbury, Joe Stone, Rhys Edwards, Ben White
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Reading, UK |
| Genres | Grunge, post-punk, shoegaze[1] |
| Years active | 2007 – Present |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | |
| Rhys Edwards Ben White Joe Stone Sam Pilsbury |
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Tripwires are a band from Reading, UK.
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[edit] Biography
Tripwires are a band from Reading, UK, the band formed in 2007 and have regularly been performing around the country since then. Previously, the band's line up had played in several different groups before refining their sound and forming Tripwires. Their sound is distinguishable by big, reverb-laden, distorted guitar and big melody; with many influences coming from Shoegaze, Grunge and early 90's guitar pop.
The band have received support airplay from Huw Stephens and Steve Lamacq (BBC Radio 1), and from Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6 Music). In August 2008, Tripwires performed at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.[2]
[edit] Personnel
[edit] Current members
- Rhys Edwards - Vocals, guitar
- Ben White - Bass guitar
- Joe Stone - Synthesizer, guitar
- Sam Pilsbury - Drums
[edit] References
- ^ "Tripwires". Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/tripwires. Retrieved 2009-04-02.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/readingandleeds/2008/artists/tripwires/
