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William Martyr 17
William Martyr 17 formed in London's underground scene in the early 2000s, with William Martyr on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Alice Tremaine on cello and...
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William Martyr 17 formed in London's underground scene in the early 2000s, with William Martyr on vocals, guitar, and keyboards, Alice Tremaine on cello and backing vocals, and Edward Hawthorne on drums. Their debut album 'The Martyr's Lament' came out in 2005, followed by 'The Hourglass' in 2007 and 'The Last Dance' in 2010.
Their song 'Jejune' became something of an anthem for the band, along with tracks like 'Kenya,' 'Professional Beggar,' and 'Swallow This Pride.' The music had a haunting quality, with cello lines weaving through the arrangements and lyrics that leaned toward the introspective.
They developed a cult following over those years, though their sound never quite fit into mainstream categories. The lineup stayed mostly stable, with occasional guest musicians joining for recordings or shows.
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