Medium 21 (band)
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Medium 21 were a rock band from Northampton
, England
. The group formed whilst studying at Northampton College in 1999.
back in 1999.
The original three-piece were later joined by Craig Brown to add extra depth on guitars, keyboards and vocals.
Medium 21 have released several one-off EPs over the past two years. These have been on various labels including the independent Outafocus and much acclaimed indie label, Fierce Panda.
It was Fierce Panda’s sister label, Temptation records who signed the band after the success of Plans Are Not Enough EP.
The band have received airplay from Radio 1 including a session for Steve Lamacq and Mark and Lard. They have also featured on London based radio station, XFM.
The debut album is produced by Tim Rowkins, who has worked with the band throughout the release of past material.
Members Jon Clough, Andrew Kent and Paul Thornton have formed another band Pictures Of Leonard with Gaz, formerly of Red Tiger Riot, and Luke, formerly of Kapowski and currently of The Parks Dept and Pets.
Craig 'Arge' Brown has been recording (April 2009) his own project An Escape Plan.
The band have never been afraid to stretch the dynamic of the rock four piece. The album demonstrates this well with the use of xylophones, keyboards and other instruments.
Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, Northampton lies on the River Nene and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The demonym of Northampton is...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The group formed whilst studying at Northampton College in 1999.
Band lineup
The band lineup was:- Jon Clough (Vocals, Guitar)
- Craig Brown (Guitar, Vocals, Keyboard)
- Paul Thornton (Bass guitar)
- Drew Kent (Drums)
History
Jon Clough, Drew Kent and Paul Thornton met whilst studying at Northampton CollegeNorthampton College
Northampton College, formerly known as Northampton College of Further Education, is a further education college in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England...
back in 1999.
The original three-piece were later joined by Craig Brown to add extra depth on guitars, keyboards and vocals.
Medium 21 have released several one-off EPs over the past two years. These have been on various labels including the independent Outafocus and much acclaimed indie label, Fierce Panda.
It was Fierce Panda’s sister label, Temptation records who signed the band after the success of Plans Are Not Enough EP.
The band have received airplay from Radio 1 including a session for Steve Lamacq and Mark and Lard. They have also featured on London based radio station, XFM.
The debut album is produced by Tim Rowkins, who has worked with the band throughout the release of past material.
Members Jon Clough, Andrew Kent and Paul Thornton have formed another band Pictures Of Leonard with Gaz, formerly of Red Tiger Riot, and Luke, formerly of Kapowski and currently of The Parks Dept and Pets.
Craig 'Arge' Brown has been recording (April 2009) his own project An Escape Plan.
Artistic Comparisons
Comparisons can be made to American indie lo-fi groups like The Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev. Also, the alternative retro syth sound of Grandaddy and pop beats and overtones of The Dandy Warhols.The band have never been afraid to stretch the dynamic of the rock four piece. The album demonstrates this well with the use of xylophones, keyboards and other instruments.
Album
| Killings From the Dial (March 2003) |
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Singles
| Daybreak Vs Pride (February 2003) |
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| By My Side (June 2003) |
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EPs
| In Awe of Agriculture EP (December 2000) |
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| Riot on the Tyres Ep (May 2001) |
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| Plans Aren't Enough EP (October 2001) |
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| Acting Like A Mirror EP (November 2002) |
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