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About Midlake

The alternative folk-rock act Midlake was formed in Denton, Texas, in 2000 by a group of musicians who had attended the North Texas School of Music. They were signed to Simon Raymonde's Bella Union label in the U.K., leading to European concerts and their first full-length album, 2004's Bamnan and Slivercork. For their next LP, Midlake changed gears and moved away from the psychedelic leanings of their debut toward a more '70s-influenced sound. Released in 2006, The Trials of Van Occupanther was a critical success, resulting in bigger sales and an enhanced reputation for subsequent recordings like 2010's The Courage of Others. A key lineup change followed in 2012 when frontman Tim Smith departed and long-time guitarist Eric Pulido stepped into his place on lead vocals. 2013's Antiphon was their first record without Smith, and after an extended hiatus they released For the Sake of Bethel Woods in 2022.

ORIGIN
Denton, TX, United States
FORMED
1999
GENRE
Alternative

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