Paul Banks : vocals & guitar
Daniel Kessler : guitar & background vocals
Carlos D. : bass guitar, keyboards & background vocals
Samuel Fogarino : drums
Eric : keyboards (live)

This group started out after a choice meeting between two members of the band in a New York University History class. Guitarist Daniel Kessler then found a mutual acquaintance in fellow band member Carlos Dengler who had regained his passion for music after taking some time away from his guitar. Kessler later bumped into fellow friend Paul Banks whom he had spent time with before in France and who soon decided to join the band as well.

The band began touring in 2000 in various areas of New York like the Mercury Lounge and also did a brief tour of the U.K in 2001. In 2002 the band released its highly anticipated first LP “Turn on the Bright Lights” which made them indie stars and soon had them touring around the world. Their latest album “Antics” came out in 2004 and their music video “Evil” is being highly rotated on MTV television so check it out.

Photograph: Jelle Wagenaar © 2005

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