Letters & Colours | |
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| Also known as | L+C, Letters and Colours |
| Origin | Sheffield, England |
| Genres | Pop, rock, indie |
| Instruments | Guitar, bass guitar, drums, synthesiser, vocals |
| Years active | 2003–2007 |
| Labels | Dead Product, Mother Tongue |
| Past members | Gerry Poole (Vox/synthesiser/guitar), David Jaques (guitar/programming), Paul Roberts (drums), Ian Baxter (bass guitar 2004-2006), Ric Griffiths (bass guitar 2006-2007) |
| Website | Letters and Colours on Myspace |
Letters & Colours were an English band from Sheffield, England, who became known for their combination of early 1980s new wave and disco beats. They gained recognition along with the New Yorkshire and nu rave[1] scenes, and groups such as Bloc Party,[2] Interpol, Editors and The Departure.[3] They list The Cure,[4] Depeche Mode[5] and The Smiths as influences and were compared to such groups, as well as Joy Division,[6] Echo & the Bunnymen,[7] Bauhaus,[8] Artery[9] and Comsat Angels. Letters & Colours combined a heavy, repetitive rhythm section with lush, melodic guitar and haunting vocals.[10] This created a bleak sound[11] with a danceable quality,[12] often referred to as "noir pop".[13] The band was formed in 2003 as a two piece, before extending to four members; ultimately splitting in August 2007.[14]