Sulu Babylon

Sulu Babylon
Origin Goole, East Yorkshire, England
Genres Indie rock
Years active 2010 – present
Labels Purple Worm Records[1] fixing a hole records [2]
Website Official website
Members Philip Killingsworth
Ryan Johnson
Corey Jones
Jak Petch

Sulu Babylon are a British indie rock band formed November 2010 in Goole, East Yorkshire. Comprising Philip Killingsworth (guitar, vocals), Ryan Johnson (drums) and Corey Jones/Jak Petch (bass). They are currently signed to East Sound Records, UK and Fixing A Hole Records [3] in Japan having previously been with Purple Worm Records.[4]

In their four year history they have released two singles, two EPs.

History

Formation (2009-2010)

The first incarnation of what would eventually become Sulu Babylon was formed by Phillip Killingsworth and Ryan Johnson in late 2009, after the demise of a Goole based Punk-Rock band, Queensbury Rules.

The project emerged as Sulu Babylon in early 2010.

Headshot (2011)

After a string of successful live shows, sharing stages with the likes of The Virgin Marys, the band released their first, self-financed E.P, Headshot on 9 May 2011 under Purple Worm records.[5]

The band received airplay on BBC Introducing[6] with their track Ghost In A Room.

Arguments/Save Our Souls (2012)

During 2012 the band developed their sound extensively, writing, recording and touring their music. Their first single Arguments was released during this time on 6 February 2012.

The band would later release their second single, Save Our Souls under Purple Worm Records on 13 December 2012.

Colour EP (2014)

Sulu Babylon released their EP 'Colour' on 6 June after a number of gig dates across the UK and Western Europe sharing the stage with a number of bands including China Drum.[7] The EP was widely reviewed by a number of websites and magazines, appearing in Hull Daily Mail [8] and earning the band their first TV appearance on Estuary TV with Unsigned Transmissions.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Purple Worm Records signed bands
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  5. ↑ Headshots EP Review by Red Hot Velvet
  6. ↑ Sulu Babylon on BBC Introducing
  7. ↑ http://www.thecluny.com/listing/china-drum
  8. ↑ http://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Sulu-Babylon-Goole-band-eye-global-stardom/story-21191635-detail/story.html
  9. ↑ http://www.unsignedtransmissions.com/ep3.php

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