PRO Profile - Underground Railroad
About
Formed in 2003 in Paris and relocating to London in 2005, Underground Railroad released their debut album ‘Twisted Trees’ on One Little Indian in the summer of 02007 – a ferocious squall of a record crystallising the band’s love for post-punk and New York’s No Wave scene, it won them a passionate following through its wholly uncompromising nature.
Drummer Raphael Mura, guitarist Marion Andrau (who both take lead vocal duties) and bassist/backing vocalist JB Ganivet return in the latter half of 2008 with ‘Sticks and Stones’, a new album that smoothes over the jagged edges of their debut, imbuing upon them a strong melodic drive, without losing a trace of the band’s trademark integrity.
NME described it as 'The alternative album of 2008'. The band embarked on several UK and European tours.
A spectacular live show is long part of the band’s appeal, Mura’s presence behind the drum kit magisterial and Andrau’s vocals captivating.
