Two Door Cinema Club
Irish indie rock band known for infectious synth-driven melodies and energetic performances.Formed in Bangor, Northern Ireland in 2007, the trio gained international fame with their debut album 'Tourist History' (2010). They pioneered a distinctive blend of indie rock, dance-punk, and electronic pop, earning multiple awards and platinum certifications while maintaining consistent creative output through four subsequent studio albums.
- The band name originated from lead singer Alex Trimble's mispronunciation of the local Tudor Cinema as 'Two Door Cinema'.
- After near-implosion due to exhaustion following their second album 'Beacon' (2012), they took a hiatus in 2014. Guitarist Sam Halliday publicly discussed his depression during this period.
- Their 2016 album 'Gameshow' marked a bold shift towards funk and disco influences, polarizing some early fans but demonstrating artistic evolution.
- Despite lineup stability for over a decade, founding drummer Benjamin Thompson left amicably in 2023, replaced by touring drummer Jacob Berry.