Interpol

Interpol is an American indie rock band formed in 1997[1] in New York City. The band's line-up is Paul Banks (vocals, guitar), Daniel Kessler (guitar, vocals), Carlos Dengler (bass guitar, keyboards) and Sam Fogarino (drums, percussion). In a live setting Interpol employs the use of touring members as keyboardists.

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It’s not for the cock, it’s for albums of the decade 9.
Another late one here, which I’d like to point out is through no fault of out very prompt guest writer but because I ate so much over the festive period my lap was too round to balance a laptop on. Dom Gourlay, who pens for sites like drownedinsound and contactmusic has been a great help and inspiration to the cock team over our few short years and we’re very pleased to finally be...
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Vintage Indie Band INTERPOL will tour with U2
http://pitchfork.com/news/37984-interpol-to-tour-with-u2 You might remember Interpol as one of the first highly critically acclaimed indie bands that was absorbed into ‘the mainstream machine’, then never made another album that meant as much to as many people as their debut album Turn on the Bright Lights.  Can’t believe they are ‘opening up’ for U2 more than...
It’s not for the cock, it’s for 2008.
Gavin: A lot happened in 2008. It seems so long ago now. Like any blog worth it’s salt and peppa though, we have decided to put together our best/worst gigs and albums of the year and used our clever little thinking boxes in our heads to have a guess (/dictate?) who will be floating boats in the next twelve months or so. Have a read and put us in our place about your favourite...
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LATITUDE 2008
INTERPOL PART 1: LONDON
Venue: Alexandra Palace Teaser: Artrocker.com has spent the last week stalking Interpol up and down the UK - and in this exclusive report on their London show, Ben Raine explains why the band employing Coldplay’s manager was a wrong move… Pull quote 2: ‘Evil’ reaffirms itself as one of the songs of this generation to the point where some people walk out...
Interpol + The Maccabees
Venue: Astoria Teaser: Gabrielle enjoys the Maccabees at the Astoria, with able support from Interpol. Or was it the other way round? Probably. Pull quote 2: After harnessing a volcano of emotions, I attempt to compose myself. First para: Like Yorkshire tea to chocolate Hob-Nobs, Maccabees were tonight’s indulgent accompaniment to the dark NYC group, Interpol. The Maccabees front man...
Apocalypso
Band name: THE PRESETS Label: Modular Teaser: Standing on the outskirts of ‘nu-rave’ has served The Presets well, but do they have the pannaz to qualify themselves as relevant outsiders? Emily Kendrick finds out, as she reviews their LP of “gurn-tastic” floor fillers… Pull quote 2: It’s hard to believe that half the album was recorded in a...
INTERPOL PART 2: GLASGOW
Venue: Academy, Glasgow Teaser: In part two of our cross country doom-fest, Andrea O’Neill reports from Interpol’s Glasgow show, where the band are playing to their strengths - with able support from Friendly Fires. Pull quote 2: the front end of the Academy was so buoyant one tepid Londoner got sent packing with a burst nose… First para: Move over...
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