Officers (band)
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Officers at M'era Luna Festival 2012 in Hildesheim, Germany. Left to right: Jamie Baker, Matthew Southall, Dan IV. Photo by Mike Scanlon. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Leeds, York, and Manchester, England |
| Genres | Indie rock, alternative rock, Industrial music, Synth-pop, Electro, Shoegaze, New Wave |
| Years active | 2006–present; |
| Labels | Out of Line Music, Rough Trade Records, Come Play With Me, Original Wall Of Death, Propaganda Records |
| Members | Matthew Southall Jamie Baker Dan IV Emily Mann Steven Metcalfe |
| Past members | Stu Drinkall Kieran Wherrett Matt Lunn Paul Wilson Matt Sladen |
| Website | officersmusic |
Officers (commonly stylized in all caps as OFFICERS) are an English alternative and industrial rock band from Leeds, York, and Manchester.
The current lineup is Matthew Southall (vocals, programming, synthesizer), Jamie Baker (guitar), guitarist Dan IV (joined 2011), ex-Client bass player Emily Mann, and keyboard player Steven Metcalfe.
Formed in 2006, and previously called The Officers, the original lineup composed of Matthew Southall (vocals, programming, synthesizer), Jamie Baker (guitar), Kieran Wherrett (guitar), Stu Drinkall (synthesizer), and current Placebo drummer, Matt Lunn.
The band regularly collaborate with contemporary British artist Stuart Semple, who has designed album artwork, installations, and music videos with the band.
In a November 2012 interview with The Guardian, Gary Numan was asked about his involvement with Officers, and responded with, "I think they're the best new band I've heard in years and I'm very proud to be involved with them. Great music, great people. It's not often something comes along that really blows you away."