People in Planes are a five piece Indie rock band from Cardiff, Wales. They are signed to Wind-up Records. Prior to 2003 they were known as Tetra Splendour (during which time they moved to Cardiff from their original hometown of Porthcawl) and before that (circa 2000) they went by the name of Robots in the Sky.
The current name is derived from the band's obsession with travelling (flying in particular this is also present in song titles and lyrics of their début album as Tetra Splendour). After being dropped by EMI, the band recorded a new album at Wales' Monnow Valley Studio, containing new songs (with newly-hired keyboard player Ian Russell) and unreleased Tetra Splendour material. In 2005, they released their first single under the name People in Planes "Talking Heads" (another limited release, being made in a batch of 1,000). The single featured two unreleased Tetra Splendour tracks as B-sides (and being accompanied by a music video, which again received limited airplay). Talking Heads which has since been renamed to "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)", a line from the song's chorus (a decision Wind-Up made to make the songs more recognizable on the radio) has since had a new video made, shot in an airport, that was directed by actor Joaquin Phoenix. It is also scheduled for re-release as a single. At the 2005 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, the band met Jeff Klein, with whom they would later tour in June 2005. Shortly after their South By Southwest appearance they were approached by Wind Up Records and in May, the band signed a deal with them. Their debut album, As Far as the Eye Can See... (which has been the speculative title from as early as 2003), was released on March 28, 2006. The single "If You Talk Too Much (My Head Will Explode)" reached #33 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock chart. The band toured the United States, opening for Blue October in 2006. The band also features on the soundtrack for the 2006 film John Tucker Must Die (and were also given a cameo in the film itself). On June 23, 2008 at Trash in Brooklyn, NY, People In Planes mentioned that they had become residents of New York City and were working on getting the correct documentation to make it official. They announced the winner of their cover contest as well and played a rendition of Hall & Oates' song "Maneater."
Members
* Gareth Jones - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, Keyboards (was the main keyboard player before Ian was employed);
* Pete Roberts - Lead guitar, backing vocals;
* Kris Blight - Bass guitar;
* John Maloney - Drums;
* Ian Russell - Keyboards (joined the band after they had decided to rename themselves People in Planes)
Discography
Albums
* Splendid Animation (2002), EMI. (as Tetra Splendour)
* As Far as the Eye Can See (2006), Wind-Up. U.S. Heatseekers #40
* Beyond the Horizon (2008), Wind-Up. U.S. Heatseekers #21
EPs
* People in Planes EP (2005, Wind-Up, promotional)
* Acoustic EP (2006), Wind-Up
Other Appearances
* DIRTY ZINE presents - Pedestrian 01 - compilation (2005)DIRTY ZINE
* John Tucker Must Die (SOUNDTRACK) - Instantly Gratified (2006) WIND UP RECORDS
Singles/7"s
* "E.T.A/Muriel's Motorhome" (7") (2000) (as Robots in the Sky)
* "Mr. Bishi" (2001) (CD single and 7") (as Tetra Splendour)
* "De-Rail" (2001) (CD single and 7" ) (as Tetra Splendour)
* "Pollenfever" (2002) (CD single and 7") (as Tetra Splendour)
* "Talking Heads" (2005) (CD single)
* "If You Talk To Much My Head Will Explode" (2006) (CD Single)
* "Barracuda" (2007) (CD Single)
* "Pretty Buildings" (2008) (Internet Download/CD Single)
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