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The Cold Start

Originally from the South of England, The Cold Start is an Indie/Pop/Rock band made up of four members. Lloyd Williams, (vocals, keys, rhythm guitar); Nicholas Taylor (lead guitar); Daniel Smith (bass); Adam Cardy (drummer). The band formed in September of 2011 and is currently performing in and around their new base of Florida.

Early Years
Band members Lloyd Williams, Daniel Smith, and Adam Cardy originally began playing in a punk rock band called The Don Ramos Players. The band, was later joined by Nicholas Taylor, their current lead guitarist completing to form The Cold Start in the fall of 2011. They made moves to pursue a following in the music industry with a new Indie Rock Pop sound, coming over to the United States, starting on the west coast until they eventually made their way to the east coast.

The Cold Start EP and Grateful Eyes
In early 2013, The Cold Start released their first self-titled EP, after signing with management and began performing live to push their new style. The band currently debuted their last EP titled 'Grateful Eyes' in October of 2013 after the release of the music video for one of the singles, “My Dear”.

My Dear Single
The band’s music video for the single “My Dear” was released October 11, 2013. The video was shot on location in Florida by Seth Dunlap and Jeremiah John Dunlap. Before, the band had shot multiple videos for songs such as, “World Cargo” and “Return to We”.

Musical Styles and Themes
Lloyd Williams writes the lyrics for the tracks, but their unified sound comes from the collaboration efforts of all members, adding Cardy’s catchy drums, Taylor and Smith’s infectious bass and lead guitar. The band’s sound has been compared to artists such as The Killers, Kings of Leon, and Snow Patrol.

Front man, Wiliams’ lyrics, in particular to the recent EP, explores themes about love and loss such as “My Dear” or “Perfect Timing” as well as their journey through the U.S. (Love, Hate, Sunset).

Songs in Media
The Cold Start’s unreleased single “Dance Our Lives Away” was featured on the CW television series, The Tomorrow People. 5 out of 6 tracks from Grateful Eyes have been and continue to be used by various shows on the Oxygen, MTV and E! networks.

Discography
The Cold Start – EP (2013)

1.	World Cargo

2.	Plans

3.	Lines of Doubt

4.	Silence

Grateful Eyes – EP (2013) 1.	My Dear

2.	Oh Hello

3.	Love, Hate, Sunset

4.	Safe and Sound

5.	Perfect Timing

6.	A Different Voice

Website
http://www.thecoldstartband.com