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Battleships
Genre: Indie, Rock
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Jordan Sturdee - vocals/guitar, Jonathan Bowden - bass/keys, Nato Hannaford - guitar, Dan McMurray - drums
Influences: Radiohead, The National, Doves

Every now and then, a band comes along with the sounds of something fresh and promising. Sydney band Battleships fits right into this category. Formed in early 2011, they spent most of the year writing, rehearsing and recording new material. Although only having played a handful of shows together as Battleships, they are already garnering admiration for their new single ‘In Retrospect’. Jimmy2sox of Flight Facilities says of the song, “I haven’t heard a song like 'In Retrospect' for a long time. It’s a perfect mix of genius musicality and subtle hooks that leave a memorable aftertaste, which ensures a second listen."

Battleships' music tips it hat to the differing influences of the band’s individual members, blending indie rock sensibilities with the aesthetics of Post-Britpop, to create a sound entirely their own. They set out to create music that they enjoy playing, something that they themselves would listen to...and hopefully, something that you would listen to too.

LISTEN: www.triplejunearthed.com/battleships
LOOK: www.youtube.com/battleshipsvideo
LIKE: www.facebook.com/battleshipsband

UPCOMING SHOWS:
When: Friday March 9
Where: The Spectrum - Oxford St, Darlinghurst
(at Wolfsden)
Price: $12

When: Wednesday March 21, 8:30pm
Where: Low302 - Crown St, Surry Hills
(In Retrospect Single Launch with Cakeshop)
Price: Free

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Played on triple j In Retrospect
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In Retrospect
rating:  4/5
Really impressive!
triplej



In Retrospect
rating:  5/5
A great indie track with classic melodies and brilliant guitar sounds. Great work guys.
triplej



In Retrospect
rating:  4/5
it's great to hear some really intelligent, original indie again - this song has really got me excited and Im looking forward to hearing more
triplej



In Retrospect
rating:  4/5
Usually I baulk when I see Radiohead as an influence, but this is great stuff, full of melody and drive. I like the unusual song structure too.
triplej


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