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| Background = group_or_band
| Background = group_or_band
| Origin = [[London]], [[England]]
| Origin = [[London]], [[England]]
| Genre = [[Indie rock]]<br>[[Beat Music]]
| Genre = [[Indie rock]]<br>[[Beat Music]]<br>[Alternative]
| Years_active = 2002-present
| Years_active = 2002-present
| Label = '''[[1234 Records]], [[W2 Records]], [[Weekender Records]]'''
| Label = '''[[1234 Records]], [[W2 Records]], [[Weekender Records]]'''
| Associated_acts =
| Associated_acts =
| URL = [http://www.thebishopsband.com www.thebishopsband.com]
| URL = [http://www.thebishopsband.com www.thebishopsband.com]
| Current_members = [[Mike Bishop]]<br>[[Pete Bishop]]<br>[[Chris McConville]]
| Current_members = [[Mike Bishop]]<br>[[Pete Bishop]]<br>[[Chris McConville]]<br>[[Alex Bishop]]
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'''The Bishops''' are a [[United Kingdom|British]] indie rock band from [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
'''The Bishops''' are a [[United Kingdom|British]] indie rock band from [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].


Mike and Pete Bishop (who studied at [[Chelsea College of Art and Design]]) are twin brothers and formed the band in 2002 when they met their eventual third member, Chris McConville, whilst working at their local pub, "The Kings Head", in Barbican. The band have internationally released two albums: 'The Bishops' (2007) and 'For Now' (2009). Younger brother Alex Bishop joined the band in Novemeber 2009 and since then they have become a four piece. The band have recorded a new EP 'Sojourn' which will be released in November 2010.
Mike and Pete Bishop (who studied at [[Chelsea College of Art and Design]]) are twin brothers and formed the band in 2002 when they met their eventual third member, Chris McConville, whilst working at their local pub, "The Kings Head", in Barbican. The band have internationally released two albums: 'The Bishops' (2007) and 'For Now' (2009). Younger brother Alex Bishop joined the band in November 2009 and since then they have become a four piece. The band have recorded a new EP 'Sojourn' which will be released in November 2010.


==Band members==
==Band members==

Revision as of 11:51, 26 August 2010

The Bishops

The Bishops are a British indie rock band from London, UK.

Mike and Pete Bishop (who studied at Chelsea College of Art and Design) are twin brothers and formed the band in 2002 when they met their eventual third member, Chris McConville, whilst working at their local pub, "The Kings Head", in Barbican. The band have internationally released two albums: 'The Bishops' (2007) and 'For Now' (2009). Younger brother Alex Bishop joined the band in November 2009 and since then they have become a four piece. The band have recorded a new EP 'Sojourn' which will be released in November 2010.

Band members

  • Mike Bishop - Vocals and Guitar
  • Pete Bishop - Vocals and Bass
  • Chris McConville - Drums
  • Alex Bishop - Vocals Guitar and Keys

Discography

Albums

  • The Bishops (2007)
  • For Now (2009)

Singles

  • 2005 "I Don't Really Know What To Say"
  • 2006 "The Only Place I Can Look Is Down"
  • 2006 "Higher Now"
  • 2006 "Breakaway"
  • 2007 "I Can't Stand It Anymore"
  • 2008 "City lights"
  • 2009 "If You Leave Today"
  • 2009 "Hold On"