Biography
thisistheradio. formed January 2009, are an alternative indie 4-piece from Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, England. The band started as a group of friends helping out singer-song writer David Phillips (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), play and record his music whilst at college (aka The Shymen). College ended and the friendship with Dave waned, until one day Daniel Martin (Bass, Backing Vocals) and Paul Everatt (Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals) decided to reunite with Dave and start making music again. This led to the formation of thisistheradio. recruitment for a drummer started and James Howson fitted the bill.
David Phillips left the band in June 2009, and was replaced by singer-songwriter Chris Cooper.
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.