SILENT ALLIANCE - Biography

Silent Alliance consists of lead singer Philip Ybring, guitarist and vocalist Tom Kirkham, Lewis Kirkham on synths, guitarist Alex Geddes, bassist Rhys Downing and Giles Taylor on drums. Their music is a unique brand of exuberant guitar-driven dance-pop, described by critics as "effortlessly propulsive and melodic"¹ and "pure indie guitar dance energy"².

Silent Alliance began with a chance encounter on a rooftop above a Holborn cocktail party, where Philip Ybring and Tom Kirkham struck up a conversation about decadance and the genius of Bryan Ferry. They soon realised that they had a common mission: To create a band of 21st century pop pioneers.

Sharing this singular musical vision, the duo set about recruiting a live line-up and laying the foundations for Silent Alliance's sound, developing an impressive and diverse repertoire of material influenced by the likes of New Order, Psychedelic Furs, Kate Bush, and Bruce Springsteen, as well as more obscure Scandinavian artists such as Mew and Håkan Hellström.

Silent Alliance's electrifying early performances in 2007 quickly carved out an audience and began to create a buzz, ultimately establishing the band's reputation as one of London's top live acts. In 2008 the band recorded debut album 'The Spirit of an Age to Come', featuring live favourites 'Sundown' and 'The Edge of Town', haunting ballads 'Permafrost' and 'December Eyes', as well as effortlessly catchy lead single 'Cities on Fire'. 'The Spirit of An Age to Come' was released in Japan on Fastcut Records to significant acclaim in November 2008, and was followed by a Philippines release on Universal Records in May 2009.

Since the album release, Ybring and Kirkham have continued to expand the band's musical vision, penning more unashamedly catchy tracks to spark dancefloors across the country into life. With 'The Spirit of an Age to Come' attracting interest across the globe, an ever-increasing fanbase and a plethora of gig offers throughout the UK, there can be no doubt that the future looks bright for the talented London outfit.

Ladies and Gentlemen, they are Silent Alliance, and this… is what you've been waiting for.

¹ London Lite, 'THE LITE'S HOT TIPS' - Jan 2009
² 7 Inches, 'Cities on Fire single review' - Jan 2009