This Et Al
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Defunct | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Leeds and Bradford , England |
Area served | United Kingdom, Germany (tour) |
| Products | Albums, EPs, Singles |
This Et Al was an alternative rock group originating from Leeds and Bradford in West Yorkshire, England, active between 2002 and 2008. Their musical style invited comparisons to bands such as My Bloody Valentine, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Queens of the Stone Age, Interpol, and The Stills.
Former members
- Neil 'Wu' Widdop –
- Ben Holden –
- Gavin Bailey –
- Steve Wilson –
- Chris Wall –
Career
Established in Bradford in November 2002, This Et Al gained recognition through airplay on MTV2, BBC Radio 1, and XFM. They supported acts including Minus The Bear, Scarling., Amusement Parks On Fire, and ¡Forward, Russia!, while also performing at major events like Download Festival and Leeds Festival. After releasing several singles that sold out and extensive touring, their debut album Baby Machine initially came out in a limited edition in 2006 before receiving a broader release on 9 April 2007. Subsequent lineup adjustments and a tour of Germany preceded the release of the Figure Eight EP on 19 May 2008 along with a compilation titled B-Sides & Rarities. The band parted ways in June 2008 due to internal conflicts.
Following the split, lead vocalist Wu embarked on a solo endeavor named Stalking Horse and collaborated with Department M alongside Owen Brinley, formerly of Grammatics. Guitarist Ben went on to establish the Bradford-based band Dolphins in 2009 and is currently involved with the indie group Big Love. Drummer Steve Wilson performed with Dinosaur Pile-Up and Japanese Voyeurs until 2012 before joining the Leeds metal outfit Hawk Eyes. Ex-bassist Gavin Bailey leads the synthpop group Secret Circuits.
The founding members reunited briefly for a one-off performance alongside ¡Forward, Russia! at Leeds' Brudenell Social Club on 30 November 2013 to mark the venue’s centennial celebration.
Studio albums
- Baby Machine
- B-Sides & Rarities