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MAY68 were a five piece pop/new wave band from Manchester formed in November 2007. The band take their name from the student uprising in Paris, 1968.

MAY68 played live in the UK from January 2009 and took their musical influences from such bands as Daft Punk, !!!, Prince, ESG and The Rapture.

Biography
MAY68 were formed in November 2007 and found themselves repeatably being associated with Manchester club nights/bands Now Wave, Dutch Uncles, Blowout, The Answering Machine and Bring on the Dancing Horses forming themselves a solid local fan base which is evident at their gigs.

MAY68 received radio play from XFM’s John Kennedy and BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens as well as continued support from BBC Radio Manchester's Sam Walker.

MAY68 supported the likes of The Juan Maclean, Glass Candy and played a UK tour with We Have Band

MAY68 split in 2011, playing their last gig at Islington Mill, Salford on 5th November 2011 which was also the launch party for their final single 'White Lies'.

Albums

 * European Tour 2010 (2010) – Self-released CD - Limited edition of 100 hand-numbered copies

Singles

 * "My Ways" / "The New You" - 15 Mar 2010 - Limited Edition 7" Vinyl [UK], Hit Club, 004HIT - also Digital Download
 * "The Prisoner" - 11 Oct 2010 - Limited Edition 12" Vinyl [FR], Kitsuné Music, Kitsuné Music 118 - also Digital Download
 * "White Lies" / "Static" - 17 Oct 2011 - CD Single [UK], Black Duck Records, BD001CD 01 - also Digital Download

Various Artists Compliations

 * Pure Groove 03 - "Last Mile" - 2009 - CD Album [UK], Pure Groove
 * Kitsuné x Ponystep - "My Ways" - 05 Jul 2010 - CD Album [FR], Kitsuné Music, EAN: 4250151601106 - also Digital Download
 * Maison Kitsuné Compilation 10 - "The Prisoner (Cecile Remix) (Jerry Bouthier Edit)" - 10 Dec 2010 - CD Album [FR], Kitsuné Music, EAN: 3760192210188 - also Digital Download
 * Happy 2011 EP! - "The Prisoner (Tomb Crew Remix)" - 05 Jan 2011 - MP3 EP [FR], Kitsuné Music
 * Five Point One - "The Prisoner (Mark Reeder's Runaway Remix)" - 19 Dec 2011 - 2xCD+DVD Album [EU], Kennen Medien, 601106