I Am Kloot

I Am Kloot formed in Manchester nearly four years ago and made their live debut at the city's Night and Day venue in the summer of 1999. After a handful of live shows, which were attracting the attention of locals and critics alike, they were quickly snapped up by Manchester's Ugly Man label who released their debut 7" single 'Titanic' / ' To You' in November of that year. The band were now playing regular live dates in London and already many were tipping the group as ones to watch for 2000. They released a second single '86 TV's' / 'Twist' on Valentines Day 2000 and soon after the band signed to Wall Of Sound's new offshoot We Love You, after featuring on the label's 'We Love You...So Love Us' compilation. A string of brilliant singles, including 'Morning Rain' and 'Dark Star', followed and in March 2001 they released their debut album 'Natural History'. Critically recognised as one of the finest debut albums of the year, it more than confirmed their early promise as one of the best new bands around. Constant touring, with a live show that is both unsettling and engaging, saw the group attract widespread acclaim in the U.K. and across Europe. The debut single 'To You' featured on 'Rough Trade's 'Best Of 25 Years' anniversary compilation and I Am Kloot ended the year with a triumphant sold out date at London's Scala.