| Official Secrets Act | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North London, England |
| Genres | Pop, indie rock |
| Years active | 2006–2009 |
| Labels | One Little Indian |
| Past members | Thomas Charge Burke Alexander Dunlop Mackenzie Lawrence James Diamond Michael Andrew Evans |
Official Secrets Act (OSA) was a pop-rock band from London, England. Thomas Burke, Alexander Mackenzie, and Lawrence Diamond formed a band at Leeds University after bonding over an interest in British military history. Michael Evans joined after catching one of their early gigs.
The band has drawn inspiration from both British and American guitar-based bands, such as Talking Heads, Futureheads and Blur.
OSA was the first band to perform in Black Cab Sessions's the Secret Garden Party Sessions in July 2009.
Former bassist Lawrence James Diamond is the son of singer/songwriter Jim Diamond
Discography
Albums
- Understanding Electricity (30 March 2009)
Singles
- So Tomorrow (8 December 2008)
- Girl from The BBC (16 March 2009)
- Bloodsport (15 June 2009)
References
- Rogers, Jude (13 February 2009). "First Sight: Official Secrets Act". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- Official Secrets Act - Music Biography, Credits and Discography : AllMusic
- Lester, Paul (29 October 2007). "Band of the Day No 214 Official Secrets Act". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- Understanding Electricity - Official Secrets Act : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic
External links
- Official Secrets Act on Myspace
- Record Label
- last.fm profile
- NME article
- AltSounds article
- MusicOMH track review for So Tomorrow