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. They were formed in 2008. The members include Jack Bennett (vocals), Mark Trotter (lead guitar), Gavin Edgeley (drums), Andrew Bushen (bass), and Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar) who joined the band in 2014. The band takes inspiration from an eclectic set of sources, such as

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. One journalist remarked that this culminates into "

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-shaped stadium rock". On 11 March 2018 the band announced, via a heartfelt email to fans, that David Jakes would be leaving for mental health reasons. In August 2018, he was subsequently replaced by Jack Bennett. In April 2020 the band released their first material with Bennett on Easy Life Records; the single “Bound” was premiered on BBC Radio One.

Members

Current * Mark Trotter (lead guitar/backing vocals) * Gavin Edgeley (drums/backing vocals) * Andrew Bushen (bass guitar) * Ross Smithwick (rhythm guitar/backing vocals) * Jack Bennett (lead vocals) Former * Joel Mason (rhythm guitar) * David Jakes (lead vocals)

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Music videos

References

External links

* * English alternative rock groups English musical quartets Musical groups established in 2009 Musical groups from Cambridge 2009 establishments in England {{UK-rock-band-stub