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My Luminaries Origin Reading, Manchester, United Kingdom Genres Indie/Alternative Years active 2004–2010 Labels Xtra Mile, Gronland, Cottage Industries/Josaka My Luminaries are a British alternative rock band, formed in London in 2004.
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Biography
My Luminaries were formed at Kingston University in 2004. Their first releases were an EP, a live album, and two singles; "Jumping the Great White" and "The Outsider Steps Inside", released on Grönland Records. Their debut studio album, Order From The Chaos, was recorded in 2009, featuring contributions from members of The Band of The Blues and Royals . The album was released through the band's own label 'Cottage Industries' on 6th June 2010.
In 2010, My Luminaries won the Early Bird, Q magazine emerging talent competition, giving them the chance to play Glastonbury Festival in 2010.[1] Since the festival the band members have pursued other projects.
Discography
Albums
- ...Let The People Decide (2007) - 7 track live album, bought via a donation on the band's website (50% of proceeds to Jail Guitar Doors Reading campaign)
- Order From The Chaos (2010) - Cottage Industries, debut studio album released 6 June 2010
EPs
- Musaic (2005) — Self-produced, limited to 1000 copies
Singles
- "All I Really Want" (2006) - Xtra Mile, split 7" vinyl with "No1 Son", 500 copies
- "Jumping the Great White" (2006) - Grönland, 7" Vinyl & Download, 1000 copies
- "The Outsider Steps Inside" (2007) - Grönland, 7" Vinyl & Download, 2000 copies
- "Parasol" (2010) - Cottage Industries, Download
Compilations
- Who? CD (2004) — "A Man Without His Phone" released by Josaka.
- Oxjam Reading Mixtape (2008) - "A Little Declaration" (live)
- 100% Reading (2008) - "A Little Declaration" (live)
References
External links
Categories:- English alternative rock groups
- English indie rock groups
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