Union of Knives

Union of Knives
OriginGlasgow, Scotland
Genres
Years active2004–2009, 2020-present
Labels
  • Relentless Records
  • Stimulus
MembersChris Gordon
Anthony Thomaz
Peter Kelly
Helen Marnie
Past membersDave McClean
Craig Grant
Websitehttps://www.unionofknives.com/

Union of Knives are a Scottish electronic rock band from Glasgow, a trio consisting of producer and musician Chris Gordon (also known for the band Baby Chaos), programmer Dave McClean and singer Craig Grant.

Described by Time Out magazine as "glacial, epic pop melodies with dark electro detail,"[1][better source needed] the music of Union of Knives blends electronic and rock forms and draws on influences from Massive Attack[2] and Radiohead,[3]

From live shows in dance clubs and rock venues from Iceland to Japan, their music has taken them to the halls of the Tate Modern[4] and studios in LA. Their songs have had both Radio 1 airplay[5] and use in TV soundtracks for the likes of Grey's Anatomy,[6] The Vampire Diaries[7] and Supernatural (American TV series).[8]

Originally active between 2004 and 2009, the band have been on hiatus since but have announced new music is due in 2020..

  1. ^ Time Out Magazine, published 26 July 2006
  2. ^ Edwards, Mark. "Union of Knives: Violence and Birdsong". The Times. ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 3 August 2020.
  3. ^ Dingwall, John (17 August 2006). "KNIVES ARE OUT". Dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  4. ^ Beard, Matthew; Akbar, Arifa (1 September 2006). "The art of noise: Tate works given soundtrack". The Independent. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  5. ^ "BBC - Radio 1 - Zane Lowe - Tracklisting". Bbc.co.uk. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  6. ^ "Music from Grey's Anatomy S3E15". Tunefind.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  7. ^ "Music from The Vampire Diaries S1E04". Tunefind.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Music from Supernatural S1E07". Tunefind.com. Retrieved 2 August 2020.