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by Matt DysonReading born James Ewers met Manchester bred drummer Sam Stopford at Kingston University in 2004. Both knew what they liked but both were trying to study music with the lofty appreciation of a philosopher doing algorisms for love. Fortunately James had his head cymbal crashed into enlightenment when he heard Sam’s drum solo kick the face off any appreciation for the stuffy classical establishment. Together with twins Saul and Dylan Perryman (who James had met at Reading College of Art) they formed their band. They wanted a name to steady them like a ten ton anchor for the adventure yet they knew they would never be just another ‘The’ band. My Luminaries was chosen as their moniker.Releases were quick to follow, including... read more