Electrelane

Formed in 1998 in Brighton (East Sussex), Electrelane is an all-female band unlike any other. Its four members strive to produce a largely instrumental alternative rock sound reminiscent of Can, Neu!, The Velvet Underground and Smashing Pumpkins. Starting timidly in 2001 with Rock It to the Moon, their discography is quickly brightened by the excellent The Power Outproduced in 2004 with the participation of Steve Albini. Axes in 2005 and No Shouts, No Calls in 2007 further established Electrelane's reputation. The 2006 compilation Singles, B-Sides & Live ensures that fans know all there is to know about this resolutely distinctive band. In 2007, Electrelane decided to take an indefinite break, which was only broken in 2011 by the band's participation in various festivals.