The Ghosts formed when Alex Starling (Ou Est Le Swimming Pool) met New York trained jazz drummer Ian Palmer, and Canadian Keys/Violin player Rayna Ferner. The band are completed by Dan Whiffin and Alex Sharman. The End was recorded in two weeks at Eve Studios near Manchester and released in April 2012
The band have played festivals across the UK and Europe and shared stages with the likes of The Vaccines. They also played a number of showcases at SXSW 2013 in Texas and are currently writing their second album.
The Ghosts’ track ‘Everything Will Do’ has been chosen to feature on the new ABC Network drama RED WIDOW.
Reviews
'soaring and sublime synth pop' THE GUARDIAN
'An album that will resonate influence and inspire for years to come' WHAT CULTURE
'Could just be your next favorite band' MIXMAG
'A pretty astonishing record..inspirational beautiful and absolutely necessary to your continued existence' AAA MUSIC
'The Ghosts are en route to stardom, The End is set to earn them plaudits far and wide' CLIXIE
'..again showing their unnerving ability to write deliciously macarbre and compelling synth pop hits' NME
'..what it would sound like if Paul Mccartney discovered the 21st century' NOISE ON TRIAL
'Bridging the gap between Hurts, Klaxons and Roxy Music' BEARDED MAGAZINE
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