The Stunning Bastille

With the music market absolutely saturated with supposedly 'indie' or 'alternative' bands which, in reality, are nothing more than a few boys who've lazily thrown together a poorly-sung guitar accompaniment, it's unreservedly refreshing to come across a four-piece with undeniable talent and a passion for music. This group go by the name of Bastille - initially a solo project started by frontman Dan Smith, from South London.

Since being signed by EMI Music back in December 2011, 2012 was a big year for Bastille and it is apparent that 2013 is going to be even bigger. With single 'Flaws' reaching number 21 on the UK Chart, the band's thoughtful lyrics and vocal passion were being recognised by their ever-growing fan base.

Bastille's Soundcloud

Set for release on March 4th 2013, debut album 'Bad Blood' promises to be filled with creative and inspiring melodies - if previously released 'Icarus', 'Bad Blood' and 'Overjoyed' are anything to go by.

The Band at Leeds Festival 2012

1. 'Pompeii'
2. 'Things We Lost In The Fire'
3. 'Bad Blood'
4. 'Overjoyed'
5. 'These Streets'
6. 'Weight of Living, PT.II'
7. 'Icarus'
8. 'Oblivion'
9. 'Flaws'
10. 'Daniel in the Den'
11. 'Laura Palmer'
12. 'Get Home'


The quartet have also created two perfectly crafted mixtapes - Other People's Heartache and follow up Other People's Heartache Pt.2 - sampling all kinds of material, from Corona's 'The rhythm of the night' to Home Alone's Macaulay Culkin to the iconic Liam Neeson line, 'I will find you, and I will kill you'. Despite the rather confusing mixture of Calvin Harris' Sweet Nothing and the bands own Pompeii, there are some beautiful compositions that can be explored and re-understood with every listen. The genius 'No Angels' is a thought-provoking journey through the XX's Angels, TLC's No Scrubs and Alfred Hitchcock movie Psycho. Dan Smith's perfect tone doesn't falter throughout and the genius behind both mixtapes is disreputable.


It is evident that big things are to come for the band - but what are your thoughts? Is Bad Blood a recipe for success or an individual taste?

Check out latest single Pompeii below: