Air Traffic are a dynamic, young, talented quartet, who play what is best described as ‘piano-led indie rock’.

Originally from the southern seaside town of Bournemouth, the band hit the scene in 2004, playing mostly south coast venues before moving to London late 2005 to maximise their exposure.

The four 22 year olds are “driven by a blinding compulsion to write good music” and aim to “deliver them in explosive performances to as many people as possible”

Having signed up to EMI in July 2006, they started to experience some mains... (+) expand

Air Traffic are a dynamic, young, talented quartet, who play what is best described as ‘piano-led indie rock’.

Originally from the southern seaside town of Bournemouth, the band hit the scene in 2004, playing mostly south coast venues before moving to London late 2005 to maximise their exposure.

The four 22 year olds are “driven by a blinding compulsion to write good music” and aim to “deliver them in explosive performances to as many people as possible”

Having signed up to EMI in July 2006, they started to experience some mainstream success on Kerrang! Radio and also BBC Radio 1, after being noticed by radio DJ Steve Lamacq.

Their music features heavy use of piano, and they have been described by NME to be like “Supergrass covering Little Richard”.

Their first single was released in July 2006 through the independent record label Label Fandango. 500 copies of the single were produced, all of which sold out within a few days of the release date.

They then spent the majority of August and September of 2006 recording their debut album at Rockfield Studio’s in Monmouth, Wales.

Members

Air Traffic’s current members are:

* Chris Wall – Vocals, Piano, Guitar
* David Jordan – Drums
* Jim Maddock – Bass
* Tom Pritchard – Guitar

Discography

* 17 July 2006 - ‘Just Abuse Me’ / ‘Charlotte’ (double-a single)
* 30 October 2006 - ‘Never Even Told Me Her Name’ (four-track EP)
* 26 March 2007 - ‘Charlotte’ (single)
* 18 June 2007 - ‘Shooting Star’ (single)
* 02 July 2007 - ‘Fractured Life’ (album)
* 24 September 2007 - ‘No More Running Away’ (single)
* 05 February 2008 - US version of ‘Fractured Life’ (album) released (-) collapse