Artist description The Awkward Smiles are an indie/alternative band from Swansea, Wales, UK.

Music Style Indie/alternative/rock

Musical Influences The Beatles, The Who, The Smiths, Travis, Super Furry Animals

Similar Artists Travis, The Smiths, Geneva, Echobelly, R.E.M., Morrissey, Muse, Marion

Artist History Formed in college in 1998, The Awkward Smiles have quickly established themselves on the local music scene. They have played to 1000 people in their home town, Swansea. They recently recorded their first CD, a double A-side single, Where I Lost My Mind and You Choose, I'm Undecided

Group Members Dave Rhys Birks (vocals, guitar); James Borland (guitar); Richard Harry (bass, keys); Paul Harry (drums, percussion)

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Percussion, Keys

Albums Where I Lost My Mind / You Choose, I'm Undecided (double A side single)

Press Reviews "Their demo CD ... with its tastefully designed artwork reveals a band that know how to use minor and major seventh chords in a rock medium and adapt them into some hummable ... well-constructed ... pop tunes..." - South Wales Evening Post

Location Swansea, Wales - United Kingdom

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