Shady bard

shady bard is an English indie band based in Birmingham.

The band consists of:

  • Lawrence Becko: Lead Vocals, Piano, Guitar
  • Jasmin Hollingum: Backing Vocals, Casiotone Synthesiser, Violin, French Horn, Glockenspiel
  • Alex "Alan" Housden: Cello, Backing Vocals, Auxiliary Piano
  • Aidan Murphy: Guitar, E-Bow, Harmonica
  • James Dey: Drums

The sound of the band is often compared to the fragile melodies of Britpop-era band Spiritualized, while the band themselves claim to be influenced by the likes of The Flaming Lips, Welsh indie bands SUPER Furry Animals and Gorky's Zygotic Mynci, and Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós.

Debut album

May 2007 will see the release of their debut album "From The Ground Up" through Static Caravan Records following an extensive UK tour.

Discography

Albums

  • "From The Ground Up" on Static Caravan Records (14th May digital release; 28th May available to buy on CD)

Demos

  • "shady bard" on Fuzzy Birdsongs (self-released) (demo was revised twice between its original issue in March 2004 and its deletion in December 2005; different versions available. In total roughly 1000 were made and distributed.)
  • "Three Songs" on Fuzzy Birdsongs (self-released) (available in Brown, Pink and Green versions; limited edition, size of edition unknown)

EPs

  • "Treeology EP" on Static Caravan Records (27th February 2006; limited to 100 copies)

Singles

  • "Penguins\Dust" on Static Caravan Records (30th October 2006; limited to 500 copies on clear vinyl)