Artist description 4 piece outfit from Connecticut, melding love of britpop and indie rock music into catchy pop tunes

Music Style Brit pop meets indie rock.

Musical Influences Stone Roses, Pixies, Ride, Wedding Present, Cure, Smiths, Velocity Girl

Similar Artists Stone Roses, Smiths, Pixies, Ride, The Cure, Psychedelic Furs, Teenage Fanclub, Blur, Suede, Luna, Imperial Teen, Rialto

Artist History The Altaira's were formed in 1999 when guitarist/vocalist Brent Felix & bassist Noelle Butkus (yes she is related to Dick Butkus), decided to form a band that shared their love of indie rock and britpop music. They soon added Ryan Weisbrock, of Disintegrated Einstein fame, on lead guitar and Bob Hill on drums. Taking their name from the female character Altaira Morbius in the classic 1950's sci-fi film 'Forbidden Planet', the foursome quickly formed a small but dedicated following. In January of 2001, the Altaira's recorded their debut EP 'Her Galaxy' at Planet of Sound in Hartford. The foursome are currently working on new material for their first full length cd 'Astro Motel'.

Group Members Brent Felix (vocals, rhythm guitar) , Noelle Butkus (bass, vocals) Bob Hill (drums), Ryan Wiesbrock (lead guitar)

Albums Her Galaxy EP, Emily Strange single

Location Collinsville, CT - USA

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