Klaxons are an indie rock/dance punk band, based in London. Following the release of numerous 7-inch vinyls on different independent record labels, as well as the success of previous singles "Magick" and "Golden Skans",
The band released their debut album, Myths of the Near Future on January 29, 2007. The album won the 2007 Nationwide Mercury Prize. After playing festivals and headlining tours worldwide (including the NME Indie Rave Tour) during late 2006–2007, the band started working on their follow-up album in October 2007.
Albums
* Myths of the Near Future (2007), Polydor
* TBA (2009), Polydor
Awards
* 2007 NME Awards: Best New Band
* 2007 Mercury Music Prize: Myths of the Near Future
* 2007 XFM: Live Breakthrough Act
* 2008 NME Awards: "Myths of the Near Future" Best album
* 2008 Ivor Novello Awards: "Golden Skans" Best Contemporary Song
* 2008 NME Awards USA: "Golden Skans" - Best International Track
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