8 Storey Window were a British indie rock four and sometimes three piece band active from 1992 to 1995. The band comprised of Chris Conklin (singer, guitarist, songwriter) and Steve George, later bass player with the influential band Swervedriver and Andy Crisp (later of 12 Rounds on drums. Steve was replaced by Paul Hammersley and a second guitarist was added (Mark ??).
The band released a two EP's on Mad Minute Records, the label started by Jim Chancellor (later to sign Snow Patrol) and Ben Durling (later to sign The Killers). The band then signed to Ultimate Records in 1994. They were managed by Jim, and went released their eponymously titled album in 1994 8 Storey Window with its USA release following in 1995 on A&M records. The album was produced by Terry Bickers, the guitarist for influential band House of Love and Levitation, and also by Paul Tipler (producer of many influential bands such as Stereolab).
Links to Peel[]
Peel played some tracks from the group on his shows between 1992 and 1994. Singer Chris Conklin, was one of the Football (Guest Reviewers) for Peel's show on 19 November 1994, where he reviewed Spurs v Aston Villa.
Shows Played[]
- 13 November 1992: I Thought You Told Me Everything (white label) Mad Minute
- 15 November 1992 (BFBS): I Thought You Told Me Everything (7") Ultimate (JP: "Exuberant, majestic and self-probing says the Melody Maker... are you allowed to do that sort of thing?)
- 1994
- 14 January 1994: ‘I Will (12 inch)’ (Ultimate)
- 19 November 1994: What You Like (CD - What You Like) Ultimate