Blackbud was formed in Decemberâ¯2002 in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, by guitarist and vocalist Joe Taylor, bassist Adam Newton, and drummer Sam Nadel. The trio began as a covers band at Stâ¯Laurence School before writing original material. Their first release, the Livewire EP in 2005, marked their entry into the independent music scene, after which they signed to Independiente Records following a win at the 2004 Glastonbury Unsigned Bands competition. In Julyâ¯2006 the band issued their debut studio album From the Sky, supported by singles âBarefoot Dancingâ and âForeverâ and a tour that earned praise from BBC presenters and rock icons. The track âBarefoot Dancingâ was later included on the soundtrack for The Skeleton Key. In Juneâ¯2009 they released their selfâtitled album Blackbud, preceded by the digital single âYou Can Runâ. After a 2009 tour, Blackbud entered an indefinite hiatus in Januaryâ¯2010, with members pursuing separate projects.
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