- Bitmap (group)
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Name = Bitmap
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Luke Barwell
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Origin =Hedon ,Kingston Upon HullYorkshire ,UK
Instrument = Guitar, Vocals, Drums, Keyboard
Genre =lo-fi Indietronica Alternative rock
Occupation = Musician, Producer, Vocalist
Label =Record Mountain
Associated_acts =Fonda500
URL = [http://www.recordmountain.com www.recordmountain.com]
Notable_instruments = Bitmap (born Luke Barwell) is a recording artist and producer.Barwell's first claim to fame was as a member of the indie band Salako. Barwell left Salako in 2002, donned the "Bitmap" moniker and embarked on a successful solo career.Released in 2003, Bitmap’s first album ‘Alpha Beta Gamma’ was nominated album of the week by
The Sunday Times and given 8 out of 10 by theNME .Music journalists often describe Bitmap's musical style as being similar toBeck 's,The Beatles ,The Beach Boys ,Brian Wilson , and theThe Beta Band .Discography
Albums
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Alpha Beta Gamma (album) " (2003)
* "Micro/Macro " (2005)EPs
* ”
Black Arts in the Town Hall ”External links
* [http://www.recordmountain.com] - Record label website
* [http://www.myspace.com/bitmaptheband] - Myspace website
* [http://www.bananahand.co.uk] - Official website
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