Empty Vessels
Empty Vessels formed in London around main song-writer Matt Finucane and a chaotic, frequently-changing lineup initially heavily reliant on samples and analogue synths. They began regular gigging when the group stabilised in 2004 as a guitar-based trio. Influenced by Krautrock and dub, their stated aim is to attempt something new and intense with the "Luddite basics" of rock. Their uncompromising, self-sufficient attitude has attracted critical acclaim without, as yet, noticeable commercial impact.