Palladium (band)

Palladium was an English indie rock band. The band started in September 2006 and split up in 2009.

The four band members were Peter, Rufio, Fez and Rocky. They met each other during various tours on the session musician circuit.
They played their first gig together under the name, "The Peppernotes" at a Caribbean Restaurant dressed as Peter Pan in drag. The band later changed their name to Palladium and played alongside Amy Winehouse, Mika and The Thrills.
They were soon signed to Virgin Records, the deal being signed whilst they were on tour in Japan.
Through their live shows, Palladium gained many fans, including Amy Winehouse, Mystery Jets and Get Cape, Wear Cape, Fly.
Their debut single, "Happy Hour", was released on 23 July 2007.
Also in 2007, they recorded their debut album, The Way It's Not, with producer Tony Hoffer (The Kooks, Beck, The Fratellis).  It was originally due to come out on 28 January 2008, but the album was never released. 

Palladium announced on MySpace in November 2008 that problems with their record label would be leading to a hiatus, and announced on their blog in January 2009 that they would be splitting up. Band members Peter Pepper and Rostas Fez later started another band named Soho Beach House.

Musical style

Palladium got ideas from a wide range of music. Pink Floyd, The Police, Toto, Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder and Hall and Oates have all been mentioned by the band. They have also played at Godolphin and Latymer School in Hammersmith.

Discography

Singles

 Date of Release Title Chart Positions Album UK Singles Chart UK Indie Chart UK Rock Chart July 23 2007 "Happy Hour" - - - TBR November 5, 2007 "High 5" 44 - - TBR

References

Video
PalladiumOfficial Video page 
Palldium - White Lady, Live
The Strange Musician, Part one - PalladiumOfficial Video Blog Story
Palladium - Get it Right, Live

Other websites
Official MySpace Page
Bandstand
Official Website 

Category:English musical groups
Category:Indie rock bands
Category:Musical groups established in 2006
Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2009