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'''Klaxons''' is a band from [[London]], [[England]] with a large [[underground]] following. Their debut single, "Gravity's Rainbow" was released in April 2006 on [[Angular Recording Corporation|Angular Records]]. Only 500 copies were released on 7" vinyl decorated by the band themselves. The band's second single, "Atlantis To Interzone" was the first release for new label [[Merok]] and led to further coverage in the [[NME]] and even had [[BBC Radio 1]] daytime play from [[Jo Whiley]], who repeatedly, and mistakenly, called the song "Atlantis To Interscope".
'''Klaxons''' is a band from [[London]], [[England]] with a large [[underground]] following. Their debut single, "Gravity's Rainbow" was released in April 2006 on [[Angular Recording Corporation|Angular Records]]. Only 500 copies were released on 7" vinyl decorated by the band themselves. The band's second single, "Atlantis To Interzone" was the first release for new label [[Merok]] and led to further coverage in the [[NME]] and even had [[BBC Radio 1]] daytime play from [[Jo Whiley]], who repeatedly, and mistakenly, called the song "Atlantis To Interscope".


In 2006, they signed to [[Polydor Records]]. Their first single for the label, "[[Magick (single)|Magick]]", was released on October 30th, 2006 and reached 29 in the UK top 40 the following week . The band have recorded tracks for their debut album with [[James Ford]]. Titled ''[[Myths of the Near Future (album)|Myths of the Near Future]]'', this album is set for release on January 29th 2007 following current single "[[Golden Skans]]", which was physically released on January 22nd 2007.
In 2006, they signed to [[Polydor Records]]. Their first single for the label, "[[Magick (single)|Magick]]", was released on October 30th, 2006 and reached 29 in the UK top 40 the following week . The band have recorded tracks for their debut album with [[James Ford]]. Titled ''[[Myths of the Near Future (album)|Myths of the Near Future]]'', this album released on January 29th 2007 following current single "[[Golden Skans]]", which was physically released on January 22nd 2007.


In August 2006, Klaxons played at the Reading and Leeds festivals, playing in the Carling tent on each festival site. The Carling tent, at both festivals, is the smallest stage and as a result large numbers of people were forced to watch from outside the tent. Fans sounded "Klaxons!" and cheered loudly between songs, brandishing glo-sticks, seemingly giving credit to the "new rave" bandwagon label. This term was coined by [[Angular Records]] founder Joe Daniel and later used by [[NME]] to describe the burgeoning scene.
In August 2006, the Klaxons played at the Reading and Leeds festivals, playing in the Carling tent on each festival site. The Carling tent, at both festivals, is the smallest stage and as a result large numbers of people were forced to watch from outside the tent. Fans sounded "Klaxons!" and cheered loudly between songs, brandishing glo-sticks, seemingly giving credit to the "new rave" bandwagon label. This term was coined by [[Angular Records]] founder Joe Daniel and later used by [[NME]] to describe the burgeoning scene.


In Autumn 2006 the Tate Modern invited a selection of musicians to compose pieces of music inspired by a piece of art in the museum. The first track to go online was The Chemical Brothers' musical interpretation of Jacob Epstein's 'The Rock Drill'. Future tracks were from [[Roll Deep]], [[Graham Coxon]], [[Estelle]], [[The Landscapers]], [[The Long Blondes]], and [[Union of Knives]] - each on their own chosen piece.
In Autumn 2006 the Tate Modern invited a selection of musicians to compose pieces of music inspired by a piece of art in the museum. The first track to go online was The Chemical Brothers' musical interpretation of Jacob Epstein's 'The Rock Drill'. Future tracks were from [[Roll Deep]], [[Graham Coxon]], [[Estelle]], [[The Landscapers]], [[The Long Blondes]], and [[Union of Knives]] - each on their own chosen piece.
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They recently completed a remix of "Trick Or Treatz" by [[Metronomy]].
They recently completed a remix of "Trick Or Treatz" by [[Metronomy]].


On January 24th, Klaxons performed on the UK [[BBC Radio One]] [[Live Lounge]], performing current single [[Golden Skans]] and a cover of [[Justin Timberlake]]'s "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]," to great apraisal from disc jockey Jo Whiley.
On January 24th, the Klaxons performed on the UK [[BBC Radio One]] [[Live Lounge]], performing current single [[Golden Skans]] and a cover of [[Justin Timberlake]]'s "[[My Love (Justin Timberlake song)|My Love]]," to great apraisal from disc jockey Jo Whiley.


==Style==
==Style==
HMV describes Klaxons as "acid-rave sci-fi punk-funk", while on their [[MySpace]] page they are described as 'Screamo / Happy Hardcore / Pop'. Along with [[Shitdisco]] they are one of the bands dubbed part of the '[[New Rave]]' movement, a term coined by [[Angular Recording Corporation|Angular Records]] founder Joe Daniel who released their first single. Although the accessible side of their sound shows the influence of the art rock explosion of the 2000s, they draw upon some less common influences, notably the [[rave culture]] of the 1990s, which they appropriate and redefine in a [[post-modernism|post-modern]] fashion. This is most evident in their cover version of the novelty rave hit, "The Bouncer" by [[Kicks Like a Mule]] and a further cover of '[[Not Over Yet]]' by [[Grace (band)|Grace]]. They also have a taste for the supernatural and magic-realist, as evidenced by songs names such as "Atlantis To Interzone" (a [[William Burroughs]] reference), "[[Magick (single)|Magick]]" ([[Aleister Crowley]]) "4 Horsemen of 2012" and "[[Gravity's Rainbow]]" (a [[Thomas Pynchon ]] reference).
HMV describes the Klaxons as "acid-rave sci-fi punk-funk", while on their [[MySpace]] page they are described as 'Screamo / Happy Hardcore / Pop'. Along with [[Shitdisco]] they are one of the bands dubbed part of the '[[New Rave]]' movement, a term coined by [[Angular Recording Corporation|Angular Records]] founder Joe Daniel who released their first single. Although the accessible side of their sound shows the influence of the art rock explosion of the 2000s, they draw upon some less common influences, notably the [[rave culture]] of the 1990s, which they appropriate and redefine in a [[post-modernism|post-modern]] fashion. This is most evident in their cover version of the novelty rave hit, "The Bouncer" by [[Kicks Like a Mule]] and a further cover of '[[Not Over Yet]]' by [[Grace (band)|Grace]]. They also have a taste for the supernatural and magic-realist, as evidenced by songs names such as "Atlantis To Interzone" (a [[William Burroughs]] reference), "[[Magick (single)|Magick]]" ([[Aleister Crowley]]) "4 Horsemen of 2012" and "[[Gravity's Rainbow]]" (a [[Thomas Pynchon ]] reference).


==Band members==
==Band members==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==


Members of Klaxons used to share a house with [[Pull Tiger Tail]] in [[New Cross]], South-East London.
Members of the Klaxons used to share a house with [[Pull Tiger Tail]] in [[New Cross]], South-East London.


The album cover featured in [[Gravity's Rainbow]] (during the babies scene) is an album by [[Frankie Valli]] and his band [[The Four Seasons]]
The album cover featured in [[Gravity's Rainbow]] (during the babies scene) is an album by [[Frankie Valli]] and his band [[The Four Seasons]]

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Klaxons
OriginEngland London, England
Years active2005–

Klaxons is a band from London, England with a large underground following. Their debut single, "Gravity's Rainbow" was released in April 2006 on Angular Records. Only 500 copies were released on 7" vinyl decorated by the band themselves. The band's second single, "Atlantis To Interzone" was the first release for new label Merok and led to further coverage in the NME and even had BBC Radio 1 daytime play from Jo Whiley, who repeatedly, and mistakenly, called the song "Atlantis To Interscope".

In 2006, they signed to Polydor Records. Their first single for the label, "Magick", was released on October 30th, 2006 and reached 29 in the UK top 40 the following week . The band have recorded tracks for their debut album with James Ford. Titled Myths of the Near Future, this album released on January 29th 2007 following current single "Golden Skans", which was physically released on January 22nd 2007.

In August 2006, the Klaxons played at the Reading and Leeds festivals, playing in the Carling tent on each festival site. The Carling tent, at both festivals, is the smallest stage and as a result large numbers of people were forced to watch from outside the tent. Fans sounded "Klaxons!" and cheered loudly between songs, brandishing glo-sticks, seemingly giving credit to the "new rave" bandwagon label. This term was coined by Angular Records founder Joe Daniel and later used by NME to describe the burgeoning scene.

In Autumn 2006 the Tate Modern invited a selection of musicians to compose pieces of music inspired by a piece of art in the museum. The first track to go online was The Chemical Brothers' musical interpretation of Jacob Epstein's 'The Rock Drill'. Future tracks were from Roll Deep, Graham Coxon, Estelle, The Landscapers, The Long Blondes, and Union of Knives - each on their own chosen piece.

They headline the NME indie rave tour starting in February 2007. The London date at Hammersmith Palais sold out in 2 days. They have also had promising early success in Europe, Japan and Australia selling out tours in November 2006. They are managed by the Tony Beard.

They recently completed a remix of "Trick Or Treatz" by Metronomy.

On January 24th, the Klaxons performed on the UK BBC Radio One Live Lounge, performing current single Golden Skans and a cover of Justin Timberlake's "My Love," to great apraisal from disc jockey Jo Whiley.

Style

HMV describes the Klaxons as "acid-rave sci-fi punk-funk", while on their MySpace page they are described as 'Screamo / Happy Hardcore / Pop'. Along with Shitdisco they are one of the bands dubbed part of the 'New Rave' movement, a term coined by Angular Records founder Joe Daniel who released their first single. Although the accessible side of their sound shows the influence of the art rock explosion of the 2000s, they draw upon some less common influences, notably the rave culture of the 1990s, which they appropriate and redefine in a post-modern fashion. This is most evident in their cover version of the novelty rave hit, "The Bouncer" by Kicks Like a Mule and a further cover of 'Not Over Yet' by Grace. They also have a taste for the supernatural and magic-realist, as evidenced by songs names such as "Atlantis To Interzone" (a William Burroughs reference), "Magick" (Aleister Crowley) "4 Horsemen of 2012" and "Gravity's Rainbow" (a Thomas Pynchon reference).

Band members

Trivia

Members of the Klaxons used to share a house with Pull Tiger Tail in New Cross, South-East London.

The album cover featured in Gravity's Rainbow (during the babies scene) is an album by Frankie Valli and his band The Four Seasons

Dominic Howard and Matthew Bellamy of the band Muse are big fans of the Klaxons, according to an interview in the NME, and have been to a number of their gigs. They also recently asked Jamie of the Klaxons if they would support them for the Wembley concert to which he reportedly replied 'nah'. The band have since been re-approached and confirmed that they in fact do wish to play with muse. Matthew Bellamy has re-opened his offer to Klaxons to support them at the upcoming Wembley gig, when he became aware of the confusion he told NME: "Is that what they've said? Well OK, if they're still up for it well bring them on!" they have now been confirmed as one of the three band to support them.

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