Thermostat got together in the spring of 2005 to write music people would get excited about. They had one their first competition within three weeks. The punk-rock quartet are all accomplished musicians, playing in ensembles as diverse as folk groups and jazz bands. The breadth of each member's musical knowledge gives the band a lot to play around with, but depsite the classical training they have all had, they still consider rock their musical home. Thermostat has three singers; Front man Chris Howe (lead guitar), Drummer Tim Briggs and Bassist Michael O'Neill, with the redoubtable Alan Cruickshank (rhythm guitar/trombone) making up to four. This lends them style which often uses lines sung by different members to highlight the not infrequently witty lyrics. While recording on a session sponsored by Bright Young Things, a prestigious Leeds-based competition, Thermostat were compared to bands such as Sum 41 and Reel Big Fish and even an "underground" McFly because of their tight harmonies and general demeanour.
Official ThermOstaT site: www.isthatyourgirlfriend.co.uk
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