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band_name = London After Midnight|
band_name = London After Midnight|
image = [[Image:Sean brennan.gif|200px]]|
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caption = Sean Brennan|
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origin = [[California, United States]]|
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years_active = 1990–present|
years_active = 1990–present|
music_genre = [[Darkwave]]<br>[[Alternative rock]]<br>[[Gothic rock]]<br>[[Deathrock]]<br>|
music_genre = None<br>[[Alternative rock|Alternative]]<br>[[Rock music|Rock]]<br>[[Gothic rock]]<br>[[Deathrock]]<br>[[Darkwave]]|
record_label = [[Metropolis Records]] (North America)<br>Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)<br>Iron D (Russia)<br>|
record_label = [[Metropolis Records]] (North America)<br>Trisol Music Group (Germany/Europe)<br>Iron D (Russia)<br>more soon|
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'''London After Midnight''' (LAM) is a [[rock music]] project formed in the 1990s by singer/songwriter/bandleader and multi-instrumentalist [[Sean Brennan]]. LAM has retained and nurtured the political and socially aware element of the punk scene that died in the early 90s (listen to LAM songs like "Revenge" as an example or take note of the huge amount of literature handed out at concerts and online supporting animals rights and various progressive social and political causes). LAM can be defined as a passionate and political dark rock music entity. LAM has a large worldwide following, with many [[Gothic Rock]] fans (LAM outspokenly shuns such labels as "gothic", however).
'''London After Midnight''' (otherwise known as, '''LAM''') is a [[rock music]] band formed in [[1990]]<ref>[http://uk.music.yahoo.com/ar-287263-bio--London-After-Midnight Yahoo - Date Formed]</ref> by frontman and instrumentalist [[Sean Brennan]] along with keyboard player Tamlyn. The group are considered a part of the [[gothic rock]] movement and this is where their largest fanbase lies.


[[Image:Sean brennan.gif|right|thumb|Sean Brennan]]
==Themes==
Since the late [[1990s]], London After Midnight have developed political elements, this however has yet to manifest itself into the band's music as they have not released an album since [[1998]]. Brennan is known for his support of [[animal rights]], [[Environmentalism|pro-environmental]] and [[human rights]] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and [[Liberalism|liberal politics]].


The majority of London After Midnight's music follow personal, emotional and romantic themes. The music often contains a sense of morbid irony with songs like "Your Best Nightmare", an [[Edward Gorey]]-esque tale.
Brennan is known for his support of [[animal rights]], [[Environmentalism|pro-environmental]] and [[human rights]] issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and [[Liberalism|liberal politics]]. However, Brennan's music can range from the intensely personal, but also touch on broader issues ranging from racism, social and political issues, animal rights, etc. The lyrics are sometimes presented with a sense of morbid wit - with songs like "Your Best Nightmare", an [[Edward Gorey]]-esque tale.


To understand LAM's place in the music world, London After Midnight has headlined and co-headlined concerts and major festivals with bands like [[The Cure]], [[Green Day]], [[HIM]] (HIM often cites LAM as a favorite artist), [[Rammstein]], [[Soft Cell]], and many more, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe. London After Midnight maintains a strong underground and independent "personality" despite being popular sellers (charting in the top 10 European DAC charts with each of 3 CDs released, verified via [[Deutsche Alternative Charts]]) and a major draw at music festivals year after year.
==History==
London After Midnight formed in [[Los Angeles, California]] during 1990, and were a part of the [[gothic rock]] club scene in the area. After garnering a fanbase via the release of a self-titled demo, the band released their debut album "''[[Selected Scenes from the End of the World]]''" in 1992.


In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "Saw II" motion picture soundtrack (Trisol Records, Europe), which went to number one on the German Alternative Charts (DAC). LAM's new CD is scheduled for release in 2007.
===Touring===
Following the release of their debut album the band expanded their L.A. fanbase to an international one, by touring [[Europe]] and parts of [[Latin America]] along with [[Mexico]], unlike many bands in the goth movement. Coinciding with the release of their follow up album ''"[[Psycho Magnet]]"'' in 1996, London After Midnight headlined the [[Whitby Gothic Weekend]] in [[England]].


===Quick Discography (refers to European release unless otherwise noted)===
By the time Psycho Magnet was released however, they had began to mix their traditional [[gothic rock]] stylings, implomenting elements of [[darkwave]] and [[industrial rock]] (which was popular at the time with acts such as [[Nine Inch Nails]] and [[Marilyn Manson]]. The band continued on in this style for the their third and latest album "''Oddities''" released in [[1998]], the album features a cover of a track featured in the [[Nightmare Before Christmas]] movie named "''Sally's Song''".


*[[1992 in music|1992]] - ''[[Selected Scenes from the End of the World]]'' USA self release cassette (revised CD released in 1996, 1998 USA release, and extednded CD released in 2003)
Around this time the band featured on the cover of many magazines and even score a co-headlining slot at Zillo summer festival, with one of their influences; [[the Cure]]. There were nearly 25,000 people in attendance. London After Midnight have also played dates with other popular bands such as [[Green Day]], [[HIM]] (who have cited LAM as an influence), [[Rammstein]], [[Soft Cell]], and others.
*[[1996 in music|1996]] - ''[[Psycho Magnet]]'' (1998 USA release and extednded CD released in 2003)
*[[1998 in music|1998]] - ''Oddities'' (1998 USA release)
*[[2006 in music|2006]] - ''[[SAW II soundtrack with the song "Fear"]]''
[[Image:lampromo.gif|thumb|right|Text/photo courtesy of [http://www.londonaftermidnight.com/ London After Midnight].]]


===Recent times===
===Extended Discography===
This discography does not include illegal / unauthorized bootlegs or a complete list of the many compilation CDs to which LAM has contributed songs.
The last London After Midnight album of new material was released in [[1998]], the band have since claimed they are working on a new, as yet untitled album, but after 8 years little has surfaced, frustrating some sections of their fanbase.


*London After Midnight 1991 cassette:
Since leaving the band, original bassist Michael Areklett has gone on to create an [[alternative rock]] project named Covet during the [[2000s]], the band are said to feature songs which were original planned to be used in London After Midnight, but for whatever reason didn't surface.<ref>[http://www.myspace.com/officialcovet Official Covet - MySpace Bio]</ref>
Self titled debut cassette. Extremely rare. Out of print.

*Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 1992 cassette:
In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "''[[Saw II]]''" motion picture soundtrack, it featured bands such as [[Queens of the Stone Age]], [[Skinny Puppy]] and others<ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Saw-2-Original-Soundtrack/dp/B000AYEIM2 Amazon.com - Saw II soundtrack]</ref>, it reached number one on the German Alternative Charts.
Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.

*Ruins, 1994 cassette:
==Members==
Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.
===Current===
*Ruins, 1994 video:
*[[Sean Brennan]] - vocals, guitar
Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.
*Tamlyn - keyboards
*In Goth Daze, 1995 CD:
*Eddie Hawkins - guitar
Cleopatra Records U.S.A. compilation release with the London After Midnight song "Revenge".
*Joe S. - drums
*Gothic Rock 2, 1995 CD:
===Former===
Jungle Records UK compilation with the song "Revenge".
*Michael Areklett - bass
*What Sweet Music They Make, 1995 CD:

Independent English CD compilation with the song "Spider and the Fly".
==Discography==
*Selected Scenes from the End of the World<B/>, 1995 CD:
===Albums===
Mastered and re-released to CD by Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany in 1995.
*[[1992 in music|1992]] - ''[[Selected Scenes from the End of the World]]''
*Psycho Magnet demo, 1995 cassette:
*[[1996 in music|1996]] - ''[[Psycho Magnet]]''
Pressed in the U.S.A. and released by LAM's fanzine. Very rare promo. Out of print.
*[[1998 in music|1998]] - ''Oddities''
[[Image:lampromo.gif|thumb|right|Text/photo courtesy of [http://www.londonaftermidnight.com/ London After Midnight].]]


*Kiss single, 1995 CD:
===EPs===
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Rare.
*[[1991 in music|1991]] - ''London After Midnight''
*Psycho Magnet, 1996 CD:
*[[1994 in music|1994]] - ''Ruins''
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany (Metropolis Records USA version release in 1998 with different art).
*Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 1996 CD:
Released by GP/Opcion Sonica, Mexico.
*12" Picture disks, 1996, vinyl:
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Rare. "Psycho Magnet", "Kiss", and "Selected Scenes...".


Partial list of compilations that were released in Europe, 1996-1998:
===Single===
*Life Is Too Short For Boring Music Vol. 8- Contains the song "Nightmare"
*[[1995 in music|1995]] - ''Kiss''
*Life Is Too Short For boring Music Vol. 9- Contains the song "Shatter"
*Zillo Dark Progressive Soundsampler Vol. 1- Contains the song "Kiss"
*Zillo Club Hits Vol. 1 - Contains the song "Hate!"
*Zillo Mystic Sound Sampler Vol. 7- Contains the song "Spider and The Fly (Trapped In The Web Mix)"
*Out Of The Dark- Contains the song "Kiss"
*Call On The Dark Vol. 1- Contains the song "Demon"
*Call On The Dark Vol. 2- Contains the song "The Bondage Song (Tiamat Remix)"
*Orkus Compilation- Contains the song "Untitled"
*Black Book Compilation- Contains the song "Shatter"


*Innocence Lost limited pressing, 1997 video:
===Videography===
Very limited pre-pressing of the Apocalyptic Vision pressing. Rare.
*[[1994 in music|1994]] - ''Ruins''
*Oddities, 1998 CD:
*[[1997 in music|1997]] - ''Innocence Lost''
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany and Metropolis Records USA. (AV version out of print)
== References ==
*Innocence Lost, 1998 Video:
<references/>
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany and Metropolis Records USA. (Out of print)
*Oddities 12" Picture disks, 1998, vinyl:
Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Somewhat rare
*Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 2003 CD:
Re-mastered and re-released to CD by Trisol Records Germany and Iron D Records Russia. New songs.
*Psycho Magnet, 2003 CD:
Re-mastered and re-released to CD by Trisol Records Germany and Iron D Records Russia. New songs.
*SAW II soundtrack, 2006 CD:
Released on Trisol Records Germany/Sony/Soulfood. Contains new LAM song, "Fear".
*Compilation- "A Life Less Lived: The Goth Box", 2006 CD:
Released on Rhino Records USA. Contains the LAM song, "Kiss".


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.londonaftermidnight.com/ Official London After Midnight website]
*[http://www.londonaftermidnight.com/ Official London After Midnight website]
*[http://www.myspace.com/lam Official London After Midnight MySpace]
*[http://www.myspace.com/lam Official London After Midnight MySpace]
*[http://www.vampirefreaks.com/u/lam London After Midnight Vampirefreaks]


[[Category:American rock music groups]]
[[Category:American rock music groups]]
[[Category:Darkwave]]
[[Category:Death rock]]
[[Category:Goth]]
[[Category:California musical groups]]


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Revision as of 21:44, 14 November 2006

London After Midnight
Years active1990–present

London After Midnight (LAM) is a rock music project formed in the 1990s by singer/songwriter/bandleader and multi-instrumentalist Sean Brennan. LAM has retained and nurtured the political and socially aware element of the punk scene that died in the early 90s (listen to LAM songs like "Revenge" as an example or take note of the huge amount of literature handed out at concerts and online supporting animals rights and various progressive social and political causes). LAM can be defined as a passionate and political dark rock music entity. LAM has a large worldwide following, with many Gothic Rock fans (LAM outspokenly shuns such labels as "gothic", however).

File:Sean brennan.gif
Sean Brennan

Brennan is known for his support of animal rights, pro-environmental and human rights issues, anti-corporate control of media, and progressive, and liberal politics. However, Brennan's music can range from the intensely personal, but also touch on broader issues ranging from racism, social and political issues, animal rights, etc. The lyrics are sometimes presented with a sense of morbid wit - with songs like "Your Best Nightmare", an Edward Gorey-esque tale.

To understand LAM's place in the music world, London After Midnight has headlined and co-headlined concerts and major festivals with bands like The Cure, Green Day, HIM (HIM often cites LAM as a favorite artist), Rammstein, Soft Cell, and many more, headlining and co-headlining to crowds of over 30,000 in Latin America, the US and Europe. London After Midnight maintains a strong underground and independent "personality" despite being popular sellers (charting in the top 10 European DAC charts with each of 3 CDs released, verified via Deutsche Alternative Charts) and a major draw at music festivals year after year.

In 2006 a new London After Midnight song was released on the "Saw II" motion picture soundtrack (Trisol Records, Europe), which went to number one on the German Alternative Charts (DAC). LAM's new CD is scheduled for release in 2007.

Quick Discography (refers to European release unless otherwise noted)

File:Lampromo.gif
Text/photo courtesy of London After Midnight.

Extended Discography

This discography does not include illegal / unauthorized bootlegs or a complete list of the many compilation CDs to which LAM has contributed songs.

  • London After Midnight 1991 cassette:

Self titled debut cassette. Extremely rare. Out of print.

  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 1992 cassette:

Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.

  • Ruins, 1994 cassette:

Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.

  • Ruins, 1994 video:

Pressed in the U.S.A. Self release. Extremely rare. Out of print.

  • In Goth Daze, 1995 CD:

Cleopatra Records U.S.A. compilation release with the London After Midnight song "Revenge".

  • Gothic Rock 2, 1995 CD:

Jungle Records UK compilation with the song "Revenge".

  • What Sweet Music They Make, 1995 CD:

Independent English CD compilation with the song "Spider and the Fly".

  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 1995 CD:

Mastered and re-released to CD by Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany in 1995.

  • Psycho Magnet demo, 1995 cassette:

Pressed in the U.S.A. and released by LAM's fanzine. Very rare promo. Out of print.

  • Kiss single, 1995 CD:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Rare.

  • Psycho Magnet, 1996 CD:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany (Metropolis Records USA version release in 1998 with different art).

  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 1996 CD:

Released by GP/Opcion Sonica, Mexico.

  • 12" Picture disks, 1996, vinyl:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Rare. "Psycho Magnet", "Kiss", and "Selected Scenes...".

Partial list of compilations that were released in Europe, 1996-1998:

  • Life Is Too Short For Boring Music Vol. 8- Contains the song "Nightmare"
  • Life Is Too Short For boring Music Vol. 9- Contains the song "Shatter"
  • Zillo Dark Progressive Soundsampler Vol. 1- Contains the song "Kiss"
  • Zillo Club Hits Vol. 1 - Contains the song "Hate!"
  • Zillo Mystic Sound Sampler Vol. 7- Contains the song "Spider and The Fly (Trapped In The Web Mix)"
  • Out Of The Dark- Contains the song "Kiss"
  • Call On The Dark Vol. 1- Contains the song "Demon"
  • Call On The Dark Vol. 2- Contains the song "The Bondage Song (Tiamat Remix)"
  • Orkus Compilation- Contains the song "Untitled"
  • Black Book Compilation- Contains the song "Shatter"
  • Innocence Lost limited pressing, 1997 video:

Very limited pre-pressing of the Apocalyptic Vision pressing. Rare.

  • Oddities, 1998 CD:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany and Metropolis Records USA. (AV version out of print)

  • Innocence Lost, 1998 Video:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany and Metropolis Records USA. (Out of print)

  • Oddities 12" Picture disks, 1998, vinyl:

Apocalyptic Vision Records Germany. Somewhat rare

  • Selected Scenes from the End of the World, 2003 CD:

Re-mastered and re-released to CD by Trisol Records Germany and Iron D Records Russia. New songs.

  • Psycho Magnet, 2003 CD:

Re-mastered and re-released to CD by Trisol Records Germany and Iron D Records Russia. New songs.

  • SAW II soundtrack, 2006 CD:

Released on Trisol Records Germany/Sony/Soulfood. Contains new LAM song, "Fear".

  • Compilation- "A Life Less Lived: The Goth Box", 2006 CD:

Released on Rhino Records USA. Contains the LAM song, "Kiss".

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