The Operators (band)
Encyclopedia
The Operators are a British
indie rock
band. Their songs include "Mountain", "Just My Way" and "It Grinds".
in 2006. In June 2006 they came second in the Wight Noize Auditions and so won a prime time slot at the Isle of Wight Festival
. Their debut album was self released at the end of 2007 entitled What You See Is What I Sell. In April 2008 their song "Pictures of You" won the 'Fresh Meat' competition on the Zane Lowe
show, and was played every night that week on BBC Radio One.
The band headlined The Band Stand on 12 June at the 2008 Isle of Wight Festival
where they showcased material from their new album. They are set to play at Bestival 2008 in early September, also taking place on The Isle of Wight.
- The Operators performed on BalconyTV London in July 2011.
United Kingdom
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indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band. Their songs include "Mountain", "Just My Way" and "It Grinds".
History
The band formed on the Isle of WightIsle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a county and the largest island of England, located in the English Channel, on average about 2–4 miles off the south coast of the county of Hampshire, separated from the mainland by a strait called the Solent...
in 2006. In June 2006 they came second in the Wight Noize Auditions and so won a prime time slot at the Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place every year on the Isle of Wight in England. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970. These original events were promoted and organised by the Foulk brothers under the banner of their company Fiery Creations Limited...
. Their debut album was self released at the end of 2007 entitled What You See Is What I Sell. In April 2008 their song "Pictures of You" won the 'Fresh Meat' competition on the Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe
Zane Lowe also known as 'Zipper', is a radio DJ and television presenter. He was born in New Zealand and grew up in Auckland, where he was a presenter on the local music station Max TV, before moving to England...
show, and was played every night that week on BBC Radio One.
The band headlined The Band Stand on 12 June at the 2008 Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight Festival
The Isle of Wight Festival is a music festival which takes place every year on the Isle of Wight in England. It was originally held from 1968 to 1970. These original events were promoted and organised by the Foulk brothers under the banner of their company Fiery Creations Limited...
where they showcased material from their new album. They are set to play at Bestival 2008 in early September, also taking place on The Isle of Wight.
- The Operators performed on BalconyTV London in July 2011.