Sulu Babylon

{{Infobox MusicAL artist
| name = Sulu Babylon
| image =
| caption = Philip Killingsworth (left) and Ryan Johnson (right) at a photoshoot.
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| landscape = no
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Goole]], [[East Yorkshire]], [[England]]
| genre = [[Indie rock]]
| years_active = 2010 – present
| label = [[Purple Worm Records]]<ref>[http://www.purpleworm.co.uk/bands.php Purple Worm Records signed bands]</ref> [[fixing a hole records]] <ref>[http://fixingahole.jpn.org/]</ref>
| website = [http://www.sulubabylon.co.uk Official website]
| current_members = Philip Killingsworth<br/>Ryan Johnson<br/>Corey Jones<br/>Jak Petch
| past_members =
}}

'''Sulu Babylon''' are a [[British people|British]] [[indie rock]] band formed November 2010 in [[Goole]], [[East Yorkshire]]. Comprising Philip Killingsworth (Guitar, Vocals), Ryan Johnson (Drums) and Corey Jones/Jak Petch (Bass). Currently releasing records with [[East Sound Records]], UK and [[Fixing A Hole Records]] <ref>[http://fixingahole.jpn.org/]</ref> in Japan. Previously with [[Purple Worm Records]].<ref>[http://www.purpleworm.co.uk/]</ref>

In their four year history they have released two [[Single (music)|singles]], two [[Extended play|EP]]s and have toured the UK extensively, venturing out into Western Europe on multiple occasions. Currently the band is about to record their Latest Single and embark on larger tours in the coming months.

==Testimonials==

"A great bipolarity lies within the music of Sulu Babylon. On one hand, yes, they are a power trio, distortion and thunderous drums ripping through their songs, yet on the other hand they’re also intensely emotional, almost to the point of mawkish sentimentality." Conard, C. Thebigtakover.com<ref>http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/sulu-babylon-colour-self-released</ref>

"Sulu Babylon’s Colour is my favorite thing right now" - Rock world magazine.<ref>http://www.rockworldmagazine.com/you-want-to-listen-to-sulu-babylons-colour/</ref>

"Sulu Babylon leave listeners of the COLOUR EP wanting to hear more. The beats, notes and lyrics all come together to formulate one of the most promising alternative rock bands in some time. Forming in 2010, the band sound as if they are seasoned rock veterans." - The Music Examiner

==History==

===Formation (2009-2010)===
The first incarnation of what would eventually become '''Sulu Babylon''' was formed by Phillip Killingsworth and Ryan Johnson in late 2009, after the demise of a [[Goole]] based [[Punk-Rock]] band, '''Queensbury Rules'''.

The project was initially a musical outlet for the pair, experimenting with a number of different sounds, some involving the use of Synthesizers and spent the rest of 2009 writing music, however, following a large demand for shows, the project emerged as '''Sulu Babylon''' in early 2010.

===Headshot (2011)===
After a string of successful live shows, sharing stages with the likes of [[The Virginmarys|The Virgin Marys]], the band released their first, self-financed E.P, Headshot on 9 May 2011 under [[Purple Worm records]] which, among other reviews, received a 3/5 rating from Red Hot Velvet,.<ref>[http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/reviews/cd-reviews/sulu-babylon-head-shot/ Headshots EP Review by Red Hot Velvet]</ref>

The band toured this album extensively throughout [[Yorkshire]] and [[The Midlands]], receiving airplay on a variety of local radio stations, more notably on [[BBC Introducing]]<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/bbcintroducinghumberside/posts/387032387996380 Sulu Babylon on BBC Introducing]</ref> with their track Ghost In A Room.

===Arguments/Save Our Souls (2012)===
During 2012 the band developed their sound extensively, writing, recording and touring their music. Their first single Arguments was released during this time on 6 February 2012 which sparked an array of opportunities across the country.

With developing interest Sulu played throughout the UK, touring areas such as [[London]], The Midlands and Yorkshire, including Festivals for Riff Magazine<ref>[http://riffuk.webs.com/gigreviews.htm Riff All day charity festival]</ref> and appearing on local radio stations with a second appearance on [[BBC Introducing]] featuring their tracks Arguments, The Right Choice and Free.

The band would later release their second single, Save Our Souls under [[Purple Worm Records]] on 13 December 2012.

=== Colour EP (2014)===
'''Sulu Babylon''' released their EP 'Colour' on 6 June after a number of gig dates across the UK and Western Europe sharing the stage with a number of bands including [[China Drum]].<ref>http://www.thecluny.com/listing/china-drum</ref> The EP was widely reviewed by a number of websites and magazines, appearing in [[Hull Daily Mail]] <ref>http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Sulu-Babylon-Goole-band-eye-global-stardom/story-21191635-detail/story.html</ref> and earning the band their first TV appearance on [[Estuary TV]] with Unsigned Transmissions.<ref>http://www.unsignedtransmissions.com/ep3.php</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|+
UK to Belgium Tour
|-
! Date !! Venue !! Other Acts
|-
| 7/03/2014 || JH Betonneuse - [[Antwerp]], [[Belgium]] || Father Damian
|-
| 8/03/2014 || Black Box - [[Bornem]], [[Belgium]]<ref>[http://www.live-it-up.be/ Black Box Gig with Sulu Babylon and School is Cool]</ref> || [[School is Cool]]
|-
| 14/03/2014 || The New Adelphi Club - [[Kingston upon Hull|Hull]], [[England]] || City of Lights
|-
| 15/03/2014 || [[The Cockpit (Leeds)]] - [[Leeds]], [[England]] || City of Lights
|-
| 14/03/2014 || The Deaf Institute - [[Manchester]], [[England]] || City of Lights
|}

==Radio/press Coverage==
Regular Appearances on:

[[Real Radio XS]] <ref>http://www.realradioxs.co.uk/</ref> [http://www.rockxs.com www.rockxs.com] [[Athens]], [[Greece]]

King-FM<ref>http://www.kingfm.net/</ref> [http://www.kingfm.net www.kingfm.net] [[Berlin]], [[Germany]]

[[Indie 103.1]] <ref>[http://www.indie1031.com www.indie1031.com]</ref>[http://www.indie1031.com www.indie1031.com] [[Los Angeles]]

[[Tom Robinson]] show [[BBC Radio 6 Music]] [[England]], [[United Kingdom]]

Alan Raw, [[BBC Introducing]] on [[BBC Radio Humberside]] [[England]], [[United Kingdom]] <ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p004tfds</ref>

Romanian Rock Radio [http://www.romanianrockradio.caster.fm/] <ref>http://www.romanianrockradio.caster.fm/</ref> [[Brasov]], [[Romania]]

Midland Metalhead Radio <ref>[http://www.midlandsmetalheads.com/]</ref> [[Midlands]], [[United Kingdom]]

[[Vixen 101]] <ref>http://vixen101.co.uk/</ref> [[East Yorkshire]], [[United Kingdom]]

[[All FM]] 96.9 <ref>http://allfm.org/</ref> [[Radio]] [[Manchester]], [[United Kingdom]]

Radio Andra [www.radioandra.se/] <ref>http://www.radioandra.se/</ref> [[Gothenburg]], [[Sweden]]

KQCX Radio [http://www.kqrocks.com/] <ref>http://www.kqrocks.com/</ref> [[East Valley Phoenix]]

[[KWSS-LP]] 93.9 [www.kwss.org/] <ref>http://kwss.org/</ref> [[Phoenix, Arizona]]

[[riff-media-reviews]] <ref>http://riff-media-reviews.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/sulu-babylon-colour-ep.html</ref>

[[veggiefans]] <ref>http://www.veggiefans.net/sulu-babylon-colour-review/</ref>

[[rock world magazine]] <ref>http://www.rockworldmagazine.com/you-want-to-listen-to-sulu-babylons-colour/</ref>

[[The Big Takeover]] <ref>http://www.bigtakeover.com/recordings/sulu-babylon-colour-self-released</ref>

[[Ten foot city]] <ref>http://issuu.com/atomluft/docs/tfc-issue_36_spring_2014_issuu</ref>

[[Hull Daily Mail]] <ref>http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Sulu-Babylon-Goole-band-eye-global-stardom/story-21191635-detail/story.html</ref>

[[music news]] <ref>http://www.music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=Sulu-Babylon&nReviewID=10275</ref>

[[red hot velvet]] <ref>http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/reviews/cd-reviews/sulu-babylon-head-shot/</ref>

[[I am magazine]] <ref>http://www.music-news.com/showreview.asp?H=Sulu-Babylon&nReviewID=10275</ref>

musicexaminer.com

[[Listen here reviews]] <ref>http://www.listenherereviews.com/?p=2487</ref>

[[Skope Magazine]] <ref>http://skopemag.com/2014/06/30/sulu-babylon-colour</ref>

[[Hit song deconstruction]] <ref>http://www.hitsongsdeconstructed.com/2014/06/10/sulu-babylon-colour-ep/</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.sulubabylon.co.uk Official Site]
*[http://fixingahole.jpn.org/] Fixing a hole records
*[http://www.purpleworm.co.uk/]

[[Category:English rock music groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 2009]]