Darlings of the Splitscreen

Dates [Show all dates - 13 gigs on file] Plug: Fri 01 Jun 2007 Foundry@Uni: Thu 07 Dec 2006 Plug: Mon 16 Oct 2006 The Harley: Mon 05 Jun 2006 Plug: Wed 24 May 2006

Personnel Phil (Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Synth) Gibbs (Bass,Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Synth) Wilks (Bass,Guitar, Vocals, Piano, Synth) Huwy (Drums)

About the Band Darlings of the Splitscreen are a sheffield based band who formed in early 2004 when songwriters, Tom, Phil and Chris hooked up with drummer Huwy. Originally hailing from Oxford where they had built up a promising reputation as space-rock outfit Trip, these three have progressed well with local boy Huwy behind them. Their many influences (flaming lips, bowie, sfa, the rapture) have produced a tight melodic alt-pop sound with strong electronic influences, described variously as "sexed up electronica" and "grandaddy meets the buggles". The live line up of bass, guitar, and synth is rotated between the three songwriters, who also share vocal duties. Early gigs were limited to a performance at Live and Unsigned at the Harley (where they performed again in Autumn 2004) and at the Boardwalk as part of "Eclectic Blanket" organised by local promoter Paul Lee. Both went well and the band and their fans are looking forward to more live dates throughout 2005 and beyond. Find out more at the band's website: darlingsofthesplitscreen.co.uk