British Sea Power

Hailing from Natland, Cumbria, England, Sea Power are a conceptual indie band whose music incorporates elements of art rock and post-rock experimentalism with an uncommon degree of imagination and dynamics.

While their early work was often compared to the Cure and Joy Division (this era typified by their 2003 debut, The Decline of British Sea Power), they matured into more elaborately arranged productions (as on 2008's Do You Like Rock Music? and 2013's From the Sea to the Land Beyond) that were powerfully atmospheric, with an evocative tone recalling classic film scores.

While the tempos of their music are sometimes languid, their use of dynamics and the classical aspirations of their melodies give their work an impact that's truly unique.