Computerman

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Computerman
Origin	Nottingham, England
Genre(s)	Synthpop
Years active	2004–present
Label(s)	Must Destroy
Members
Paul Hurford Rhys Grifiths Adam Pickering Mark Sykes
Former members
Robert Crich

Computerman are a four piece indie synthpop band from Nottingham,^[1] although they are often referred to as a Leicester band due to two members heralding from rural South Leicestershire. They released their debut single with Must Destroy Records^[2] (once home to The Darkness and Do Me Bad Things) and have completed two national tours of the United Kingdom, including supporting Bristol's The Fallout Trust on their February 2006 tour.

Formed from the ashes of two Leicester bands Carolgees and The Martells, Computerman; released their debut single 'No More Broken Hearts / Watch More Television' in December 2005 which entered the Indie Singles chart at number 28. A super-limited 10" remix of 'Watch More Television' was released in March 2006. The bands second single proper 'All Runways' was intended to follow in May 2006, with a promotional video, final mixes, artwork and a remix by label-mates Colon Openbracket being produced. However, the single was delayed and the band commenced work on their debut album.

Computerman began recording sessions for their first studio album late in 2006. The working title was 'Death Of The Great Romantic'. Rob Crich, guitarist and keyboard player, left the band on January 30th 2007, having completed his contribution to the album sessions. Mixing of the album was completed during May 2008 following a long hiatus for the band, during which time Adam Pickering also joined Leicester band Minnaars.