British India
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British India

British India formed in Melbourne in 1998, with vocalist Declan Melia, guitarist Nic Wilson, and bassist Will Drummond at the core. Their debut album...

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British India's guitar-driven Melbourne rock

A Melbourne band that's kept working since 1998, through lineup changes and occasional controversy.

For a sense of their sound, try 'God Is Dead, Meet The Kids' or 'Council Flat', both have that driving guitar energy they've carried since the late '90s.

They've been part of the Australian rock scene for over two decades, putting out albums like 'Guillotine' in 2007 and 'Nothing Touches Me' in 2014. Songs like 'God Is Dead, Meet The Kids' show their knack for guitar melodies and introspective lyrics. Their 2010 track 'Tie Me Up' sparked debate about lyrics, which the band said was meant as commentary on toxic relationships.

They formed in Melbourne in 1998 with Declan Melia, Nic Wilson, and Will Drummond at the core. After early EPs like 'You Will Die Today' in 2006, they released their debut album 'Guillotine' in 2007 and kept going through lineup shifts, including drummer Matt O'Connor leaving in 2015.

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British India formed in Melbourne in 1998, with vocalist Declan Melia, guitarist Nic Wilson, and bassist Will Drummond at the core. Their debut album 'Guillotine' came out in 2007, and they've kept working since, though drummer Matt O'Connor left in 2015 and there was a brief pause in 2018.

Their songs like 'I Said I'm Sorry' and 'Nowhere Boys' show the guitar-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that have been part of their sound. They followed 'Guillotine' with albums including 'Avalanche' in 2010 and 'Nothing Touches Me' in 2014.

In 2010, their song 'Tie Me Up' drew criticism for lyrics some found misogynistic. The band apologized, saying it was meant as commentary on toxic relationships. They've also released EPs like 'Do You Believe in Magic?' in 2005 and 'You Will Die Today' in 2006.

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