A three piece experimental rock band based in South Wales made up Mary Markey (Vocals, Synthesiser), Dylan O'Dwyer (Guitar) & Lloyd Markham (Vocals, Sampler, Live Electronics, Production). Originally a two piece, the band was founded by Mary and Lloyd late 2007. Their initial sound characterised by use of repetitve, often layered, drum and synthesiser loops and improvisational solos and instrumentals. Since the arrival of their third member Dylan however they have shifted towards a more dynamic and structured sound. The band is influenced by a broad mixture of classic & alternative rock bands, electronica and jazz. Bands which they often cite as influences include: Pink Floyd, The Velvet Underground, The Doors, Nick Cave, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Radiohead, Mogwai, Idle Jack & The Big Sleep, Nine Inch Nails, Brian Eno, Jean Michel Jarre, Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, DJ Shadow, Portishead, Death From Above 1979, Justice, Polar Bear and Miles Davis. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/White+Noise+Astronauts">Read more on Last.fm</a>. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.