Absent Elk
| Absent Elk | |
|---|---|
| Origin | United Kingdom, Norway |
| Genres | Pop rock |
| Years active | 2008 – Present |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Members |
Kjetil Mørland Ric Wilson James Penhallow Ross Martin Mike Hillman |
Absent Elk are a British pop rock band who formed in 2008.[1] They have released two singles to date, and released their first album in October 2009. Their cover version of Girls Aloud's The Loving Kind posted on YouTube became a small phenomenon, and led to them being invited to support Girls Aloud on the first leg of their Out of Control Tour in spring 2009.[2] Their next YouTube cover, a rendition of Lady Gaga's Poker Face, was uploaded shortly before the announcement of a UK tour in June. The band's name comes from their Norwegian influence, as the band's lead vocalist, Kjetil Mørland, is from Norway.[1]
History
In 2008 the band supported headlining acts The Script[3] and The Hoosiers,[4] and in 2009 were invited to support Girls Aloud on the aforementioned tour. The band released Sun & Water in May, and toured the UK in June. Their debut album was released in October.
Discography
Singles
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sun & Water | 17 May 2009 | Sony Music |
| Change My World | November 2009 | |
| Emily | 7 March 2010 | |
| Let Me Know (Radio Edit) | 12 September 2010 | |
| Comfort or Amuse (Charity Single) | 15 May 2011 |
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Caught in the Headlights | 18 October 2009 | Sony Music |
Band members
- Kjetil Mørland – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
- Ric Wilson – Drums, Backing Vocals
- James Penhallow – Bass
- Ross Martin – Guitar, Keyboard
- Mike Hillman – Guitar, Backing Vocals
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Band Bio". Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- ↑ "Shoreham band Absent Elk to tour with Girls Aloud". Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- ↑ "Tour Kicks Off". Retrieved 8 March 2010.
- ↑ Lester, Paul (10 February 2009). "New Band of the Day". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 8 March 2010.