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Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra

Manchester Orchestra is an American indie rock band from Atlanta, Georgia, that formed in 2004. The group's current line-up is composed of lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Andy Hull, lead guitarist Robert McDowell, bassist Andy Prince and drummer Tim Very. Hull is the band's only original member, having overseen every iteration of the band to date. Former drummer Jeremiah Edmond parted ways with the band in January 2010 to focus on his family and on running the band's record label, Favorite Gentlemen. The band's original bassist, Jonathan Corley, parted ways with the band in 2013. Keyboardist/percussionist Chris Freeman announced his departure from the band in September 2016.Manchester Orchestra has released several extended plays and six studio albums to date: I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child (2006), Mean Everything to Nothing (2009), Simple Math (2011), Cope (2014) (as well as its accompanying acoustic version, Hope), A Black Mile to the Surface (2017), and The Million Masks of God (2021). They are signed to independent record label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings, which is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment and Loma Vista Recordings.

The band has performed at major music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Coachella, Riot Fest, Shaky Knees Music Festival, Firefly Music Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, and Austin City Limits Music Festival

Albums

2005 Nobody Sings Anymore
2006 I’m Like a Virgin Losing a Child
2009 12 Days Of Christmas
2009 Mean Everything to Nothing
2011 Simple Math
2014 Hope
2014 Cope
2017 A Black Mile to the Surface
2021 The Million Masks of God
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Reviews / Live
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra, Slaughter Beach, Dog
"Andy Hull's borderline-falsetto vocals are perfectly mated to the band's wall of sound approach."
Features / Music
If You're A Black Mile From The Surface It's Time To Trust Your Instincts
"The whole time we were aware that it was definitely going to make a better memory than an experience."
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Manchester Orchestra Announce 2018 Australian Tour
The Atlanta indie-rock favourites return Down Under for five dates in February.
Features / Music
Manchester Orchestra | Andy Hull
"Musicians get beaten over the head way more than directors would. No-one would ever call Paul Thomas-Anderson an emo director." - Andy Hull.
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How Andy Hull Becoming A Father For The First Time Shaped Manchester Orchestra's Latest Album
"It never gets easier trying to make something different every time, that you feel is better than the last thing you did and is worthy to be in our discography."
Reviews / Album
Album Review: Manchester Orchestra - A Black Mile To The Surface
"... As brittle as it is powerful."
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra, Apes, Kevin Devine
It's evident that the Sydney crowd still appreciates Manchester Orchestra
Reviews / Live
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra, Apes, Kevin Devine
Manchester Orchestra play every song like it's their last at The Hi-Fi.
News / Music
Watch Andy Hull And Kevin Devine Take On The 'Fresh Prince' Theme
The pair will be in the country from next month
Features / Music
Manchester Orchestra
Atlanta-based indie rock outfit Manchester Orchestra released their fourth studio album, Cope, earlier this year. The band will return to Australia for a run of east coast dates in November, supported by longtime friend and Bad Books bandmate Kevin Devine. Killyourstereo.com spoke with frontman Andy Hull about the upcoming tour, the latest record, and being on David Letterman's iPod.
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Manchester Orchestra Add APES, Kevin Devine & Extra Show
Supports announced
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Manchester Orchestra To Return Down Under For Aussie Tour
They'll play a limited run of three shows later this year