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Formed:
2010 in London, England

Genre:
Alternative

Years Active:
'00s, '10s






Bastille

Biography

Combining glossy '80s synth pop and arena-friendly choruses on singles such as "Pompeii," London's Bastille sold millions of their debut album Bad Blood. The group began as the solo project of singer/songwriter Dan Smith — whose birthday is July 14 (aka Bastille Day) but became a full-fledged band in 2010 with the addition of Chris Wood, William Farquarson, and Kyle Simmons. Bastille attracted a lot of attention after putting a few tracks online, leading to support slots at major U.K. festivals like Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight. Eventually they secured a deal with hip indie label Young and Lost Club and released their debut 7” single, Flaws/Icarus, in July 2011. This was followed later that year by the Laura Palmer EP, named for the teenaged murder victim in David Lynch's cult '90s TV series Twin Peaks; the creepy accompanying video for the track “Overjoyed” was also heavily inspired by the series. "Overjoyed" also became Bastille's first single for EMI Records in April 2012, while "Bad Blood," which was released that August, peaked at number 90 in the U.K. charts. The band had greater success with "Flaws," their first single to debut in the Top 40 upon its release in October 2012. However, Bastille's true breakthrough came with "Pompeii," which reached number two on the U.K. charts in February 2013. The following month, the band's first full-length arrived, debuting at the top of the U.K. Albums Chart. That November, All This Bad Blood, a deluxe version of the album featuring the new single "Of the Night," was released. Bad Blood sold over two million copies and helped Bastille earn a 2014 Brit Award for Best Breakthrough Act, as well as nominations for British Album of the Year, British Single of the Year, and British Group. Late that year they released the third installment of their mixtape series, VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III), which included collaborations with the likes of HAIM, MNEK, and Angel Haze. ~ John D. Buchanan & Heather Phares, Rovi. Combining glossy '80s synth pop and arena-friendly choruses on singles such as "Pompeii," London's Bastille sold millions of their debut album Bad Blood. The group began as the solo project of singer/songwriter Dan Smith — whose birthday is July 14 (aka Bastille Day) but became a full-fledged band in 2010 with the addition of Chris Wood, William Farquarson, and Kyle Simmons. Bastille attracted a lot of attention after putting a few tracks online, leading to support slots at major U.K. festivals like Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight. Eventually they secured a deal with hip indie label Young and Lost Club and released their debut 7” single, Flaws/Icarus, in July 2011. This was followed later that year by the Laura Palmer EP, named for the teenaged murder victim in David Lynch's cult '90s TV series Twin Peaks; the creepy accompanying video for the track “Overjoyed” was also heavily inspired by the series. "Overjoyed" also became Bastille's first single for EMI Records in April 2012, while "Bad Blood," which was released that August, peaked at number 90 in the U.K. charts. The band had greater success with "Flaws," their first single to debut in the Top 40 upon its release in October 2012. However, Bastille's true breakthrough came with "Pompeii," which reached number two on the U.K. charts in February 2013. The following month, the band's first full-length arrived, debuting at the top of the U.K. Albums Chart. That November, All This Bad Blood, a deluxe version of the album featuring the new single "Of the Night," was released. Bad Blood sold over two million copies and helped Bastille earn a 2014 Brit Award for Best Breakthrough Act, as well as nominations for British Album of the Year, British Single of the Year, and British Group. Late that year they released the third installment of their mixtape series, VS. (Other People's Heartache, Pt. III), which included collaborations with the likes of HAIM, MNEK, and Angel Haze. ~ John D. Buchanan & Heather Phares, Rovi

Top Albums


1. VS. (Other P..
Bad Blood, Bastille
2. Bad Blood
All This Bad Blood, Bastille
3. All This Bad..
Oblivion - EP, Bastille
4. Oblivion - E..
Remixed, Bastille
5. Remixed
iTunes Festival: London 2012 - EP, Bastille
6. iTunes Festi..
Pompeii (Audien Remix) - Single, Bastille
7. Pompeii (Aud..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
PompeiiBad Blood3:34$1.29
2.
FlawsBad Blood3:38$1.29
3.
Bite Down (Bastille VS. HAIM)VS. (Other People's Hea..2:59$0.99
4.
Torn Apart (Bastille VS. GRADES)VS. (Other People's Hea..3:05$0.99
5.
DriverVS. (Other People's Hea..4:21$0.99
6.
Weapon (Bastille VS. Angel Haze VS. ..VS. (Other People's Hea..4:48$0.99
7.
Bad BloodBad Blood3:32$1.29
8.
Things We Lost In the FireBad Blood4:00$1.29
9.
Of the NightAll This Bad Blood3:34$1.29
10.
OblivionBad Blood3:16$1.29
11.
What Would You DoAll This Bad Blood3:03$1.29
12.
Pompeii (Audien Remix)Pompeii (Audien Remix) - Si..5:52$1.29
13.
IcarusBad Blood3:45$1.29
14.
PompeiiAll This Bad Blood3:34$1.29
15.
DrawAll This Bad Blood3:14$1.29
16.
SleepsongAll This Bad Blood3:41$1.29
17.
DreamsPanic Cord - EP4:19$1.29
18.
Tuning Out...All This Bad Blood2:36$1.29
19.
Haunt (Demo)All This Bad Blood2:52$0.69
20.
FlawsAll This Bad Blood3:38$1.29
21.
SkullsAll This Bad Blood4:11$1.29
22.
Laura PalmerBad Blood3:06$1.29
23.
Daniel In the DenBad Blood3:08$1.29
24.
Remains (Bastille VS. Rag N Bone Man..VS. (Other People's Hea..4:39$1.29
25.
bad_newsOblivion - EP4:37$1.29

Top Music Videos

Pompeii, Bastille
1. Pompeii
Flaws, Bastille
2. Flaws
Bad Blood, Bastille
3. Bad Blood
Oblivion, Bastille
4. Oblivion
Things We Lost In the Fire, Bastille
5. Things We Los...
Overjoyed, Bastille
6. Overjoyed


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