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Interpol

Interpol is an American rock band from Manhattan, New York, formed in 1997. Their original line-up consisted of Paul Banks (vocals, rhythm guitar), Daniel Kessler (lead guitar, vocals), Carlos Dengler (bass guitar, keyboards) and Greg Drudy (drums, percussion). Drudy left the band in 2000 and was replaced by Sam Fogarino. In 2010, shortly after recording finished for the band's fourth album, Dengler left to pursue personal projects, resulting in Banks becoming the band's bass player.

Having first performed at Luna Lounge along with bands such as the Strokes, Longwave, the National and Stellastarr, Interpol is one of the bands associated with the New York City indie music scene and one of several groups that emerged from the post-punk revival of the 2000s. The band's sound is generally a mix of staccato bass and rhythmic, harmonized guitar, with a snare-heavy mix, drawing comparisons to post-punk bands such as Joy Division, Television, and the Chameleons. Aside from the lyrics, each band member contributes to songwriting, rather than relying on a lead songwriter.

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In an interview with the Clash Music website, Paul Banks, the singer, spoke of the debt of gratitude they owe John Peel in helping them secure a record deal with Matador:

"Yeah, well it wasn’t until we did a Peel session, as John Peel liked us early on and heard our first demo, which is what got Matador’s attention and then we got a record deal. But by the time we were signed to Matador we already had a fanbase and were doing pretty good shows in Boston and New York. We were just doing our thing and waiting for people to get with it rather than changing our thing to get with the people so we were just doing our shows and trying to get a record deal." [1]

Peel nominated their Turn On The Bright Lights album as one of his records of the month for August 2002 (Peel's Record Box).

Festive Fifty Entries[]

Sessions[]

1. Recorded: 2001-04-18. Broadcast: 25 April 2001. Available on Turn On The Bright Lights 10th anniversary edition bonus CD (Matador, 2012)

  • Hands Away / Obstacle 2 / The New / NYC

Other Shows Played[]

2001
2002
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Interpol - Obstacle 1

2004

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