Sea Power

"British Sea Power" and "British Air Power" redirect here. For the projection of naval power, see Command of the sea. For British naval power projection, see Royal Navy. For British air power projection, see Royal Air Force.

Sea Power
British Sea Power in 2009
Background information
Also known as
  • British Air Powers
  • British Sea Power
  • BSP
OriginReading, Berkshire, England
Genres
Years active1995–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websiteseapowerband.com

Sea Power, previously known as British Sea Power and initially as British Air Powers, are an English alternative rock band. The group's original lineup consisted of Jan Scott Wilkinson, known as Yan; Martin Noble, known as Noble; and Alison Cotton. By the time the band had begun its recording career, Cotton had departed, and two new members had joined: Neil Hamilton Wilkinson, known as Hamilton, and Matthew Wood, known as Woody. Eamon Hamilton joined the band in autumn 2002. He left in 2006[2] and was replaced by Phil Sumner, with Abi Fry joining the band in 2008.

The wide-ranging nature of the band's material has led critics to liken their sound to a variety of groups, from The Cure and Joy Division to Pixies and Arcade Fire.[3][4][5][6] The band are famed for their live performances, the unusual lyrical content of their songs and the adventurous choice of locations for some of their shows.

  1. ^ "Newsboost Sparkling Caroline". Archived from the original on 4 January 2017. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. ^ "British Sea Power Member Quits". NME. 16 January 2006. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  3. ^ Long, Chris. "BBC – Rock Indie Review – British Sea Power, Open Season". BBC. Archived from the original on 12 August 2007. Retrieved 6 October 2013 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ Siebelt, Olli. "British Sea Power". BBC. Retrieved 14 September 2007.
  5. ^ "British Sea Power Biography". Music.aol.com. Retrieved 14 September 2008.
  6. ^ "Review of Open Season". BBC. Archived from the original on 11 August 2005. Retrieved 14 September 2007.