Currently there are three of us: Andy plays guitar and sings, Dan also plays guitar and sings, and Ralph plays drums (he might also sing if he feels like it). Andy and Dan might also play some keys/synth/samplers here and there. We're kind of scattered around North and East London (Dalston, Finsbury Park, Aldgate) but will primarily be practicing in Hackney.

Here are some (very) early versions of a few songs we're working on:

http://thecontortionist.bandcamp.com/track/where-no-seeds-will-grow

http://thecontortionist.bandcamp.com/track/your-crippled-heart

http://thecontortionist.bandcamp.com/track/lights-creased-corners

These are just Andy's own home recordings of these songs written and recorded with no band in mind. We're hoping to make them our own rather than just play them in the way Andy recorded them.

In terms of influences, here's a short list: Paul Simon, TV on the Radio, The Dismemberment Plan, Efterklang, Anathallo, Dutch Uncles, Mew, Battles, Freelance Whales, The National, Tall Ships, Aloha, Annuals, M83, Maps & Atlases, Sufjan Stevens.

If you're interested email me at a_hirst2002@yahoo.co.uk.

Cheers!