Klaxons

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Jamie from Klaxons - Interview with Tom Robinson

Tom Robinson catches up with Jamie from Klaxons who spins a few tunes.

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Biography

Klaxons are a British indie rock band, based in London. Following the release of numerous 7-inch singles on different independent record labels, as well as the success of previous singles "Magick" and "Golden Skans", the band released their debut album, Myths of the Near Future on 29 January 2007. The album won the 2007 Nationwide Mercury Prize. After playing festivals and headlining tours worldwide (including the NME Indie Rave Tour) during late 2006–2007, the band started working on their follow-up album in July 2007. Klaxons' second album, Surfing the Void, was released on 23 August 2010.

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  2. Klaxons land record cover prize

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    The Klaxons' second album, Surfing the Void, is named the best record cover art of 2010.

  3. Klaxons Return

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  1. Surfing the Void 2010

    Review of Surfing the Void

    Reviewed by Andy Fyfe

    Against the odds, it might be time to sit up and pay Klaxons some respect.

  2. Myths Of The Near Future 2007

    Review of Myths Of The Near Future

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    ...The rabid back-beat marries punk with rave and throws you around in a glorious...

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