The Grammatics are a Leeds-based indie rock band predominantly influenced by British art rock bands of the 1990s such as Blur, Pulp, and Suede. Formed in 2006, the band is comprised of Owen Brinley (vocals), Dominic Ord (drummer), Rory O'Hara (bass), and Emilia Ergin (cello). Affiliated with the independent label Dance to the Radio, the band released a couple singles (Shadow Committee, 2007; D.I.L.E.M.M.A./Polar Swelling, 2008) prior to making its full-length album debut. ~ Jason Birchmeier