Magistrates (band)

Magistrates (band)
Magistrates
Origin Essex, England
Genres Indie rock
Years active 2006–2009, 2011-
Labels XL Recordings
Associated acts Echelon
Website magistratesband.com
Members
Paul Usher
Mark Brandon
Thom Galbally
Andy Grant

Magistrates are an indie-soul quartet hailing from Essex, England.

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Members

Name Instrument[1]
Paul Usher Vocals, Keyboard
Mark Brandon Guitar
Thom Galbally Bass
Andy Grant Drums

History

Paul and Mark played in various bands whilst growing up together, including performing under the name Echelon in 2006 and as Mixed Business[2] with Andrew Grant. After a change to the current line-up and a change of name in mid 2007, Magistrates signed to XL Recordings in the June of 2008. The band released two singles "Make This Work" (August 2008), and "Heartbreak" (May 2009).

Magistrates played the 2009 Samsung NME Radar Tour alongside La Roux, Heartbreak and The Chapman Family.[3]

Magistrates also played the HMV Forum, Kentish Town, London on the 15th of May 2009, as a support band for Friendly Fires alongside Wax Stag.

Magistrates supported Blur for two of their 2009 'comeback' gigs at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff-on-Sea and (civic hall,Wolvehampton), and La Roux at Chinnerys, Southend-on-sea.

Magistrates also played a gig at Wakestock festival 2009, they were met by huge support from many fans there.

In August 2009, Magistrates performed a set at the Big Chill festival in Herefordshire as well as featuring on the Festival Republic stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals.

On December 21, 2009, Magistrates announced their split up via Twitter and Facebook.[4][5]

On February 11, 2011, Magistrates announced via their Facebook page they would once again be making music.[6]

Magistrates played their first gig after reforming at the Queen of Hoxton, London in August 2011

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