The Unwinding Hours
| Company type | Duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Craig B., Iain Cook |
| Defunct | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Glasgow , Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/theunwindinghours |
The Unwinding Hours was a Scottish alternative rock duo established in 2008 by Craig B. and Iain Cook, both formerly of Aereogramme. Their debut album, titled after the band, was released on 15 February 2010, followed by their second album, Afterlives, in 2012, alongside multiple tour and live EPs.
The collaboration was publicly revealed in August 2009 with the statement: "We used to play in a band called Aereogramme. That may or may not matter to you. Just thought I'd mention it."
History
Craig B., the lead vocalist, described how the band came into existence:
In August 2009, they introduced a Myspace page that included a demo named "Solstice" and a blog post outlining their intention to record the album at Iain Cook’s studio. Drum tracks were recorded by Paul Savage at chem.19. The album's release was planned for the subsequent year, with no immediate plans for touring.
Their first live appearance occurred at Celtic Connections 2010 during Chemikal Underground's 15th Anniversary event. Shortly after, on 5 March, they sold out their inaugural headline gig at Stereo in Glasgow. To enhance their live sound beyond the founding members, they brought in Graeme Smillie (guitar), Brendan Smith (keyboards), and Jonny Scott (drums) for performances.
Since ceasing activity in 2013, Iain Cook has concentrated on his work with Chvrches, while Craig B. has embarked on a solo career under the name A Mote of Dust.
Discography
- The Unwinding Hours (2010)
- Afterlives (2012)