Palace is a British alternative rock band from London.[1] The band has released four full-length studio albums to date.[2]

Palace
Hodges, Turner & Wyndham of Palace performing in 2016
Hodges, Turner & Wyndham of Palace performing in 2016
Background information
OriginLondon
GenresAlternative rock
Years active2012-present
Members
  • Leo Wyndham
  • Rupert Turner
  • Matt Hodges
  • Harry Deacon
Past members
  • Will Dorey
Websitehttps://www.wearepalace.com

History

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Palace formed as a 4 piece band on 15 September 2012 and comprised Leo Wyndham, Rupert Turner, Will Dorey, and Matt Hodges. They released their debut EP titled Lost in the Night.[3] In 2015, Palace released their second EP titled Chase The Light.[4] In 2016, Palace released their first full-length album titled So Long Forever.[5][6] Will Dorey left the band in 2017, now cultivating his new musical project called Skinshape. In 2019, the now newly 3 piece band released their second full-length album titled Life After.[7][8] On 21 January 2022, Palace released their third full-length album titled Shoals.[9] On 5 April 2024, Palace released their fourth album, Ultrasound.

The band have performed several headlining tours worldwide, in addition to playing at major festivals including Glastonbury (2016, 2019) and Coachella (2024).[10]

Band members

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Current members

  • Leo Wyndham – lead vocals, guitar (2012-present)
  • Rupert Turner – guitar, backing vocals (2012-present)
  • Matt Hodges - drums, percussion, backing vocals (2012-present)
  • Harry Deacon - bass, backing vocals (2018-present)

Former members

  • Will Dorey – bass, backing vocals (2012-2017)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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  • So Long Forever (2016)
  • Life After (2019)[11]
  • Shoals (2022)[9]
  • Ultrasound (2024)[12]
  • Lost in the Night (2014)
  • Chase the Light (2015)
  • The Hoxa Sessions (2020)
  • Someday, Somewhere (2020)
  • Part I - When Everything Was Lost (2023)
  • Part II - Nightmares & Ice Cream (2023)

References

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  1. ^ Subscribe (14 October 2014). "Palace: "We thought we might be the shittest band in the world" | Features". diymag.com. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  2. ^ "Palace | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  3. ^ Murray, Robin (13 October 2014). "Premiere: Palace - 'Lost In The Night'". Clash. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  4. ^ Milton, Jamie (3 June 2015). "Palace step up with new EP 'Chase The Light'". DIY. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Palace announce debut album 'So Long Forever'". DIY. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Palace - So Long Forever". Dork. 3 November 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  7. ^ Mongredien, Phil (14 July 2019). "Palace: Life After review – indie trio find new force". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  8. ^ Bentley, James (12 July 2019). "Palace - Life After". DIY. Retrieved 27 February 2020.
  9. ^ a b Grice, Alisdair (January 19, 2022). "Palace - Shoals Album Review". DIY. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  10. ^ "List of past concerts". Set List FM.
  11. ^ "Palace: Life After review – indie trio find new force". the Guardian. 2019-07-14. Retrieved 2021-05-01.
  12. ^ "Ultrasound - Out Now". We Are Palace. 2024-04-05. Retrieved 2024-04-18.

[1]

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  1. ^ Bell, John. "'Quarantunes' with Skinshape". giglist.com. John Bell. Retrieved 20 July 2020.