User:PicnicNova/The Mills

The Mills are a Colombian rock band based in Bogotá. The band's musical style is greatly influenced by britpop. Their first album, Babel, earned #1 position in several Colombian Radio Stations, such as Radioactiva and La X.

History
The band was formed in 2007, influenced by alternative rock bands U2, Coldplay and Radiohead. That very year it was released their EP Don't Care What They Think. It featured english lyrics and was produced by Luis Charry (guitarist of rock band The Hall Efect).

The band gained recognition as one of the new leading acts in Colombian rock, according to an article in the colombian edition of Rolling Stone Magazine, written by Danial Casas (former Rock al parque director) in which he paid compliments about the band's british influences and sound quality.

In 2008, two band's singles were released, "Before I Go to Sleep" and "Let It Go". The Mills also were invited to play at a colombian music festival, Colombia Fest, playing along bands such as R.E.M. and The Mars Volta.

Babel, their first album, was released in 2009. It was mixed and produced by Boris Milan and Mike Couzzi in the USA. The first single from the album is set to be "Abran Fuego", which is currently stared in the media.

Members

 * Bako (Alvaro Charry): vocals
 * Geogy (Jorge Luis Bello): guitar
 * Juan D (Juan David Parra): drums
 * Ray (Ramon Gutierrez): bass
 * Diego (Diego Caceres): keyboards, supporting vocals.

Manager and Executive producer is Roberto Andrade Dirak.

Discography

 * Don't Care What They Think (EP). Independent (2007)
 * Babel. Independent (2009)