Alex Templeton-Ward
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| Background information | |
| Born |
9 June 1983 Carlisle, Cumbria |
| Genres | Experimental rock, avant-garde, psychedelic rock, outsider, anti-folk |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, artist, writer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass, synthesizer |
| Labels | Jezus Factory Records |
| Associated acts | Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences, David Cronenberg's Wife, Death in Vegas |
Alex Templeton-Ward (born 9 June 1983 in Carlisle, Cumbria) is an English artist and musician. He was a one time member of Paul Hawkins & Thee Awkward Silences where he provided vocals, bass, sampling, synthesizers and has writing credits. His illustration and design work has been used by many notable companies and he has had a variety of solo shows in London. The artist originally comes from Cumbria in Northern England.
The Beat Maras released The Huaraz EP on 14 April 2008, through Jezus Factory Records. Room Thirteen said the EP "Sounds like Morrissey and Elvis Costello jamming at Elliott Smith's wake". Both these releases were produced by Ian Button.
Templeton-Ward's work with Paul Hawkins saw him contribute towards six singles and two albums. Templeton-Ward's poetry has been performed in support of members from bands such as Ian Dury and the Noisettes. Templeton-Ward has appeared on radio numerous times including a BBC Radio 1 live session with Huw Stephens and multiple appearances on BBC Radio 6.
Templeton-Ward began a new band, Black Coral Groove, in 2013. The songs are co-written with Ruari Meehan, the pair met on a European tour supporting Kasabian. All their music has been produced by Ian Button and the band, they are expected to begin a live tour in 2015.
Templeton-Ward's films have featured artists such as Miles Kane, Saul Williams, The Big Pink, Spector, Dark Dark Dark, Man Like Me, Hurts, Akron/Family, Babeshadow, Emmy The Great, Listener, Jeffrey Lewis, Rival Sons, British Sea Power, Metronomy, Death in Vegas, The Ruby Suns, Dry The River, PURE LOVE and Themselves.
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