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https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FngGIEGgN3Iwauw1MvO4P

Progressive metal band looking for vocalist.

Home town: Birmingham, UK

Members:
Leigh Oates - Vocals
Chris Flanagan - Guitars
Greg Pullin - Guitars
Rich Pullin - Bass

The seeds of Xilla were first sewn at the end of the world, 2012, when brothers Greg and Rich Pullin along with Chris Flanagan and Pete Smyth first came together
with the intention of creating something distinct and utterly memorable.

Fast forward to 2018 and with the arrival of frontman Leigh Oates (Order of Voices,
Soldierfield, Rise to Addiction), the final piece of the Xilla puzzle was in place.

2018 saw the band work tirelessly perfecting and recording their debut album.
The band enlisted the help of John Mitchell (You Me at Six,
Architects, Enter Shikari) for his formidable mixing expertise on the piece.

Released worldwide on March 31st 2019, the critically acclaimed debut album ‘Distant Minds’ blew reviewers away, gaining great reviews in prestigious magazines such as 'Prog' and 'Powerplay' Magazine.

The album was followed up by 2 new singles in 2020 & 2021 releasing 'Live Again' & 'Cornerstone', before parting ways with Drummer, Pete Smyth. 

The band have now readied new music for release in 2024, first of which is 'Like Vultures' available worldwide 31st Jan 2024!

Miami Nights 1984 is Michael Glover from Victoria, BC, Canada. His obsession with the 1980s has led to the founding of Rosso Corsa Records and a revival of synthesizer music. With Rosso Corsa he is championing many artists such as Mitch Murder, Lazerhawk, Jordan F and Lost years to make 1980s-inspired music with modern fidelity.

Being among the pioneers of this revival, Mike’s first project Actrazer initially defined the Rosso Corsa sound together with output from label co-founder Lazerhawk. They coined their music Outrun, a genre of soundtrack music with epic leads and arpeggiated synths. At the same time, Kavinsky, the Outrunners and the Valerie Collective were all contributing to this new sound.

Since 2010 Michael Glover has been ecstatic about the success of his second project known as Miami Nights 1984 (MN84). Characterized by smooth synthesizers and nostalgic solos, this new sound accentuates the carefree feel of the 1980s.

The Miami Nights sound garnered support on an international scale with the official remix of ‘Somebody I Used To Know.’ by Gotye. It infuses 1980s charm with Gotye’s powerful voices and moody lyrics. Rollings Stone says it’s an “eighties-inspired synth-pop remix, inspired by [mike's] love of old John Hughes films” while VH1 says “It’s a synth-led 80s redux, and it’s pretty rad”

When asked about influences, Mike says he obviously takes from the 80s: “The music, movies, shows, cars and girls are all running through my imagination when I write a piece of music. I’m not happy with a piece of music unless I can imagine it as the soundtrack to a film or show. Ever since I was a child I enjoyed synth-based music like Tangerine Dream, Jean Michael Jarre and Ray Lynch.” His name coincides with the original run of the Miami Vice TV show on September 28, 1984.

In creating his sound he uses “a variation of analogue synths and virtual instruments in Abelton Live. I’ve been using more virtual instruments for convenience and ability to leave a project without worrying about getting the same sound again.” Many of the parts are first recorded from live instrumentation and tweaked afterward in Ableton.

Building on the successes of Rosso Corsa Records and an official Gotye remix, Mike released the second Miami Nights 1984 full length album Tubulence. Spanning 12 tracks, Turbulence builds upon the synth-pop charms and synthesizer solos from Miami’s first album with more character: orchestra stabs, percussive rushes, slow motion bends and epic interludes distinguish the album. So does the album’s more intense moments which promote the Outrun electro sound we have championed for many years.


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