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Overplayers
The Overplayers formed in London in the early 2000s with Alex Calder on vocals and guitar, Tom Lyngcoln on bass, and Ben Drury on drums. Their debut single...
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The Overplayers formed in London in the early 2000s with Alex Calder on vocals and guitar, Tom Lyngcoln on bass, and Ben Drury on drums. Their debut single "You Can Be My Yoko Ono" came out in 2004 and got some attention for its title reference and melodic approach.
They put out albums like their self-titled debut in 2004, followed by "In the Shadow of Venus" in 2007 and "The Age of Anxiety" in 2012. Their sound shifted around over those records, touching on indie rock and electronica at different points.
The band's experimental leanings meant they never quite broke through to mainstream success, and critics were often divided about their work. They kept at it with their own approach, bringing in various guest musicians and collaborators along the way.
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