Line-Up:
Iain Brzozowski - Vocals / Guitar
Jack Smith - Vocals / Guitar
Vienna Shilling - Vocals / Bass Guitar
Benjamin Hooper - Vocals / Drums / Percussion
Occasionally joined by the 'Mini-frames':
Xandrija Edwins - Violin
Dawn Kelleher - Violin
Claire Galvin - Viola
Jessica Dace - Cello
Tarquin Calver - Piano / Keyboard / Synthesizer
Formed in late 2004 - early 2005, 23frames arose from the ashes of Smothermad, an unusual sounding three-piece comprised of Iain, Ben and bassist Danny Legg.
Determined to continue making music together Iain and Ben teamed up with old friend and former Oddjob bassist Vienna. Jack, at that time singer and guitarist with JacknifeKid joined soon after.
A sound developed which encompassed the band's passion for powerful, raw live performances combined with intricate, off-the-wall musicality.
Essentially, 23frames are an 'Alternative-Rock' band, but their sound incorporates much more than the descriptive scope of such a label. Erring a little on the side of 'Post-Rock' with elements of Grunge and Psychedelia, the band like to explore a wide range of sounds, taking each tangent as far as it will lead them. Having built a reputation for blending dynamic energy, musicality, intensity and sheer ferocity, nothing can quite prepare you for your first live 23frames experience.
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