Submarine (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Defunct | 1995 |
| Headquarters | London , England |
| Products | Albums, singles |
The English band Submarine, active during the early to mid-1990s, emerged alongside peers such as The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, and My Bloody Valentine, offering their distinctive interpretation of noise pop. The group later transformed into Jetboy DC, a project that continues to perform intermittently.
History
In 1994, Submarine unveiled their debut album, titled after the band, which was produced by Keith Cleversley—recognized for his collaboration with The Flaming Lips—and released through Ultimate. Their follow-up album, also produced by Cleversley, faced initial rejection from the label but was ultimately issued nearly ten years later via Taky Recordings. Additionally, Fantastick Records issued a collection called Kiss Me Till Your Ears Burn Off, compiling singles and B-sides.
The band participated in two separate Peel Session recordings for BBC's John Peel in 1993 and 1994.
Submarine toured extensively throughout their active years, sharing stages with groups like The Flaming Lips, Moose, Radiohead, Peach, and Tool. Beginning in 1993, they took part in the Ultimate Records Tour alongside bands such as the Werefrogs and Sidi Bou Said.
Around 1995, Submarine dissolved. Subsequently, members Neil Haydock (guitar and vocals) and Rob Harron (bass) established Jetboy DC, which featured Rob Havis on drums and Damien Meade on guitar.
Per Allmusic, Submarine's sound "shifted between reflective indie-rock and intense psychedelic noise jams."
Submarine membership
- Neil Haydock – guitar, vocals
- Rob Harron – bass
- Robert Havis – drums (joined in 1994; previously part of Peach)
- Nathan Gelinas
- Jeff Townsin – drums (currently with Sophia; also drummer for Madam)
Discography
- Submarine (1994), Ultimate
- Kiss Me Till Your Ears Burn Off (1994), Fantastick
- The Slow Motion World of Submarine (2003), Taky
- She Don't Like the Bee-Gees (2007), Taky
- Camp Freddie (2007), Taky