Imitation Electric Piano

A Brighton group formed by Stereolab bass player Simon Johns and Andrew Blake. Line-ups have included Ashley Marlowe on drums (Charlottefield), Dominic Jeffery and Joe Watson, both keyboards for Stereolab, Paul Morgan on guitar (EMB Ortolan), David Campbell on keyboards (I'm Being Good) and singer Mary Hampton. The most recent line-up comprised Etienne Rodes (bass), Jo Bramli (vocals) and Lee Adams (drums). The band's second LP, Blow It Up, Burn It Down, Kick It 'Til It Bleeds, was released in October 2006.