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sink \ sink formed in early 2010, its first line-up comprising of ex-Laughter in the Mainsail members Jamie Dryden (vocals), [[Alan Deare]] (bass), joined by [[Gareth Schott]] (guitar) and Greg Thomas (drums). The band disbanded in November 2010, with Dryden and Deare going on to form Blood Pops (2011-) and Schott retaining the name sink \ sink
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''sink \ sink'' formed in 2010. The band's line-up, as cited on its releases between 2011 and 2012, comprised of [[Gareth Schott]] (as main songwriter and multi-instrumentalist), [[Kim Schulke]] (vocals) and [[Callum Plews]] (programming and production). This line up released a debut EP (via childrenplay records, UK) entitled [[Center Folds]], in July 2011. ''sink \ sink'' appeared on the [[birds of passage]] curated charity compilation album [[Tomorrow's Conversations]] (May 2011).
  
sink \ sink appeared on the [[birds of passage]] curated charity compilation album Tomorrow's Conversations (May 2011)[http://feedbacklooplabel.blogspot.com/2011/05/fblrec014-various-artists-tomorrows.html]
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Their debut album, [[The Darkest Dark Goes]], was released 16 April 2012 by Feedback Loop Label (Portugal). The album features sleeve art by New Zealand artist and painter Meredith Collins.
  
sink \ sink second and current line-up includes Gareth Schott (songwriter and multi-instrumentalist), Kim Schulke (vocals) and Callum Plews (programming and production).[http://soundcloud.com/seasick-yet-still-docked]
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The promotional video for album track ''Black Gold'' was included in the 2011 HUFF: Hamilton Underground Film Festival, curated by [[Emit Snake Beings]].
  
This line up released a debut EP (via childrenplay records, UK) entitled Center Folds EP, in July 2011.  
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The Darkest Dark Goes album track ''From the Year 1752'' features on post-rock compilation [[Deploy Your Senses]], while a remix of the album's opening track ''Astronavt'' by Stray Theories Micah Templeton-Wolf (also a member of [[Gang Violins]], comprised of members of [[An Emerald City]], Stray Theories and [[Sora Shima]]), is featured on The Future Elements compilation [[Elements 01]], a #1 download on Bandcamp under Ambient and Post-rock genres upon its release.
  
Debut album, The Darkest Dark Goes is due for release in 2012 through Feedback Loop Label (Portugal)[http://feedbacklooplabel.blogspot.com]
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Second album [[A Lone Cloudburst]], was released May 28th 2013 via Already Dead Tapes and Records (USA) and indie label Susy Records (Peru). For this album the line-up changed with Gareth Schott now working with Swedish singer Ylva Krantz, Micah Templton-Wolfe and new full-time cello player Catherine Milson. The album was produced by [[Sean Lynch]]. The A-side features lyrics in English with the b-side featuring songs sung in Krantz's native tongue.
  
Song 'Black Gold' is due to feature on a compilation put together by UK independent label, Invisible Girl. The promo video [http://vimeo.com/31462223] for Black Gold was included in the 2011 HUFF: Hamilton Underground Film Festival, curated by [[Emit Snake Beings]]
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==External Links==
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*[http://vimeo.com/31462223 'Black Gold' video]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sink-backslash-sink/138666286190193 sink \ sink Facebook page]
  
sink \ sink have recorded a cover of Hamilton-band Laughter in Mainsail's Hardbitten with LA based singer-songwriter Gary Sunshine on vocals. Sunshine is a former member guitarist/songwriter for Circus of Power (RCA & Sony/Columbia Records), NY Loose (Punk Pop w/Shock, Fiction, Flipside & Hollywood Records) & The Silos (RCA). He has also completed assorted session work including Guns N Roses & Gravity Kills.
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 11 December 2014

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sink \ sink formed in 2010. The band's line-up, as cited on its releases between 2011 and 2012, comprised of Gareth Schott (as main songwriter and multi-instrumentalist), Kim Schulke (vocals) and Callum Plews (programming and production). This line up released a debut EP (via childrenplay records, UK) entitled Center Folds, in July 2011. sink \ sink appeared on the birds of passage curated charity compilation album Tomorrow's Conversations (May 2011).

Their debut album, The Darkest Dark Goes, was released 16 April 2012 by Feedback Loop Label (Portugal). The album features sleeve art by New Zealand artist and painter Meredith Collins.

The promotional video for album track Black Gold was included in the 2011 HUFF: Hamilton Underground Film Festival, curated by Emit Snake Beings.

The Darkest Dark Goes album track From the Year 1752 features on post-rock compilation Deploy Your Senses, while a remix of the album's opening track Astronavt by Stray Theories Micah Templeton-Wolf (also a member of Gang Violins, comprised of members of An Emerald City, Stray Theories and Sora Shima), is featured on The Future Elements compilation Elements 01, a #1 download on Bandcamp under Ambient and Post-rock genres upon its release.

Second album A Lone Cloudburst, was released May 28th 2013 via Already Dead Tapes and Records (USA) and indie label Susy Records (Peru). For this album the line-up changed with Gareth Schott now working with Swedish singer Ylva Krantz, Micah Templton-Wolfe and new full-time cello player Catherine Milson. The album was produced by Sean Lynch. The A-side features lyrics in English with the b-side featuring songs sung in Krantz's native tongue.

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