Klaxons discography

Klaxons discography
Two guitarists and a keyboard player are performing a song live on a stage lit by red and blue lights. A drumkit is visible in the background.
Klaxons performing at Bestival, 12 September 2009.
Studio albums3
EPs2
Compilation albums1
Singles9
Music videos9

The discography of British indie rock[1] band Klaxons consists of three studio albums, one compilation album, one extended play (EP), and nine singles. Klaxons were formed in October 2005 in New Cross, London[2] by Jamie Reynolds, James Righton and Simon Taylor-Davis.[citation needed] Steffan Halperin joined as an official member in February 2007.[3]

Klaxons debut single "Gravity's Rainbow" was released on 27 March 2006, through the Angular Recording Corporation. The release was limited to 500 copies and on 7-inch vinyl only.[4] Second single "Atlantis to Interzone" was released on 12 June 2006,[5] before signing with major label Polydor Records two months later.[2] Klaxons' debut EP Xan Valleys, a compilation of both previous singles alongside various remixes, was released on 17 October 2006.[6]

The band released their debut album Myths of the Near Future worldwide in January 2007.[7] The record debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart,[8] and spent five weeks on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums Chart, peaking at number 22.[9] The album spawned multiple singles, with the highest charting "Golden Skans" peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.[10] Myths of the Near Future won the Nationwide Mercury Prize,[11] and was certified Platinum in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2007.[12]

During touring and promotion of Myths.., Klaxons released A Bugged Out Mix by Klaxons on 1 October 2007, their second album and first compilation album of multiple artists' songs.[13] Three years following, Klaxons released their second studio album Surfing the Void on 23 August 2010. The album charted highest in the United Kingdom, peaking at number ten on the UK Albums Chart.[14] The album also charted in multiple countries worldwide, including number fifteen on the ARIA Charts, their first charting album in Australia.[15]

  1. ^ "Klaxons Mercury award winners". Clash. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
  2. ^ a b Cripps, Charlotte (20 October 2006). "The Klaxons: New noise warning". The Independent. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Klaxons introduce new member". NME. 2 February 2007. Retrieved 5 August 2010.
  4. ^ "ARC012: Klaxons - Gravity's Rainbow". Angular Records Shop. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  5. ^ Melia, Daniel (13 June 2006). "Klaxons - 'Atlantis To Interzone' (Merok/Polydor) Released 12/06/06". Gigwise.com. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Klaxons: Xan Valleys EP". Prefix Magazine. 8 December 2006. Retrieved 30 October 2010.
  7. ^ Phares, Heather. "Myths of the Near Future - Klaxons". Allmusic. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 26 October 2010.
  8. ^ "The Official UK Albums Chart for the week ending 10 February 2007". ChartsPlus (285). Milton Keynes: IQ Ware Ltd: 5.
  9. ^ "Klaxons Album & Song Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  10. ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart for the week ending 3 February 2007". ChartsPlus (284). Milton Keynes: IQ Ware Ltd: 1.
  11. ^ "Klaxons scoop Mercury album prize". BBC Online. 7 September 2007. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  12. ^ "British certifications – Klaxons". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 1 May 2022. Type Klaxons in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  13. ^ "RA News: A Klaxons Bugged Out mix". Resident Advisor. 13 September 2007. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2010.
  14. ^ "The Official UK Albums Chart for the week ending 4 September 2010". ChartsPlus (471). Milton Keynes: IQ Ware Ltd: 5.
  15. ^ "Australian charts portal". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 27 October 2010.