Imitation Electric Piano is a band formed in 1999 by Stereolab bassist Simon Johns and Andrew Blake (guitar). They recorded their eponymous instrumental first EP for Duophonic Records' 'Super 45s' series in 1999. Their first full-length album, Trinity Neon was released in 2002. Line-ups have included Ashley Marlowe on drums (Charlottefield), Dominic Jeffery on keyboards (Stereolab), Paul Morgan on guitar (The Vitamin B12, EMB), David Campbell on keyboards ("I'm Being Good"), and more recently Joe Watson on keyboards (also in Stereolab) and singer Mary Hampton. The line-up now includes Etienne Rodes on bass, Jo Bramli on vocals and Lee Adams on drums. Sometimes compared to Stereolab, their music is characterised by an emphasis on bass driven instrumentals, layered melodies and expressive drums. However, restricted recording budgets and and a more pronounced interest in 70s rock, especially Soft Machine, has produced a rawer sound. The band's second LP, Blow It Up, Burn It Down, Kick It 'Til It Bleeds, was released on October 16, 2006.

External links

• MySpace page

Related bands

• Stereolab
• Charlottefield