Band of Horses

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Formed 2004.

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Band of Horses chat to Radcliffe and Maconie

Mark and Stuart chat to Bill and Ben from US group Band of Horses about their newest album, Mirage Rock.

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Biography

Band of Horses, originally known for a brief period as Horses, is an American rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, United States (US), by Ben Bridwell. The band has released four studio albums, the most successful of which is 2010's Grammy-nominated Infinite Arms. The band's lineup, which included Mat Brooke for the debut album, has undergone several changes; although, the current members, Bridwell, Ryan Monroe, Tyler Ramsey, Bill Reynolds, and Creighton Barrett, have all been with the band for several years. Band of Horses' fourth studio album, Mirage Rock, was released in September 2012.

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Latest News Stories

News from the BBC

  1. A Dark Band of Horses

    Fri 3 Sep 2010 11:47

    Follow up to Infinite Arms is underway
  2. Review: Band of Horses in Oxford

    Thu 17 Jun 2010 08:27

    See the pictures and listen to members of the band talking to our reporter as they...
  3. Band of Horses go it alone

    Mon 14 Jun 2010 10:41

    Self funded and produced album Infinite Arms is band's best seller

BBC Reviews

  1. Mirage Rock 2012

    Review of Mirage Rock

    Reviewed by Chris Beanland

    A pleasing, if occasionally indulgent, fourth LP from the Seattle five-piece.
  2. Infinite Arms 2010

    Review of Infinite Arms

    Reviewed by Will Dean

    This might be the album to introduce them to Kings of Leon-sized audiences.
  3. Cease To Begin 2007

    Review of Cease To Begin

    Reviewed by Jessica Braham

    Gorgeous, floaty, shoegazing rock from the equine marvels...

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