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, England, who play alternative / indie music. In June 2012 the band's track "Peregrine" was added to the

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's 'tip of the week'. "Peregrine" received regular airplay on

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and

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. The band have supported acts including

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, and performed at the

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and Lounge On The Farm festivals.

Discography

Singles

* "All Those Arrows" (Music for Heroes - 5 March 2012) * "Peregrine" (Music for Heroes - 9 July 2012)

References

{{Authority control English indie rock groups Musical groups from Kent