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Delta Mainline are an alternative band based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

In 2009, the band pre-released track ‘Hope/Grace’ on the psychedelic compilation album ‘Strung Out Volume One’ through The Third Wave Collective; which showcases “the cream of the guitar-based psychedelia-influenced crop” (Drowned in Sound). Other artists on this compilation included The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Caribou, Dead Meadow and Spectrum.

Delta Mainline entered a new phase in November 2010, with the release of their ‘In a World Full of Madness, the Simple Joy of Melody Can Pull You Through’ EP to a capacity crowd at Edinburgh’s Bongo Club. Produced by Rehab Sound Recordings, these sessions successfully captured the band’s dynamic live sound; as the songs cascade from sweet and simple melodies into intense sonic experimentation.

This distinctive sound resulted in a number of 5-star reviews and radio play both in the UK (including BBC Radio One) and overseas (most notably in Australia, the USA and across Europe). The band also fulfilled a handpicked selection of gigs throughout 2011 – including a main stage performance at Doune the Rabbit Hole Festival and two headline slots at Edinburgh club night ‘Limbo’ at The Voodoo Rooms.

In early 2012 the band were asked to contribute a recording to feature on ‘US[THEM]‘: a release by Canadian label Halcyon Records celebrating the work of Pink Floyd. ’Green is the Colour’ was recorded at the band’s Mainline HQ. Later this same year, the band also self-produced and released a hazy gem entitled ‘Harbour/Haven/Light’, which was used by American broadcasters CNN.

Meanwhile, the bulk of 2011/2012 saw Delta Mainline take exile at the legendary Chem19 Studios to record their debut album. These sessions were engineered and co-produced by Davey McAulay (Mogwai, Mike Heron, Remember Remember). The result is an album blessed with an emphatic beauty and sonic menace that captures a band in complete control of their powers.

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